Posted 9/21/2023, 10:47:52 PM

Washington Invests $6.75 Million to Spur Over $1 Billion in Business Growth and 210 New Jobs Across 4 Counties

State invests $6.75 million in loans and grants for projects in Benton, Kittitas, Klickitat and Whitman counties.
Funds will support infrastructure improvements to spur business growth and job creation.
Projects include a $1 billion sustainable fertilizer plant in Richland expected to create 160 jobs.
Grants approved for feasibility studies in Kittitas and Klickitat counties.
Total private investment leveraged is over $1 billion, with 210 new and retained jobs expected.

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