This EDA amended investment supports the full infrastructure buildout of rose way industrial park, the construction of rose way roadway, and one 23,000 square foot metal prefabricated building…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $3.1 million project grant to the Port of Woodland on March 25, 2022 under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The funding will support full buildout of infrastructure at the Rose Way Industrial Park in Woodland, Washington, including construction of an internal roadway and a 23,000 square foot prefabricated metal building. This EDA investment allows the Port of Woodland to develop much-needed light manufacturing space and attract private sector investment to create jobs and diversify the local economy in Cowlitz County, Washington. The project aligns with the EDA program's focus on catalytic infrastructure and facilities projects that implement regional economic development strategies in distressed communities.

This EDA amended investment supports the full infrastructure buildout of rose way industrial park, the construction of rose way roadway, and one 23,000 square foot metal prefabricated building within rose way industrial park in cowlitz county, washington. The project allows the port of woodland to create much-needed space for businesses in light-manufacturing industries and create additional employment and economic opportunities for nearby communities, which will attract private investment and enhance and diversify the marketability of the economy.