Port of Chehalis Commissioners have authorized the purchase of a property at 478 N. Market Blvd. in Chehalis, as long as a grant that has been recommended comes through.
The downtown building would be purchased for $115,000 and would house a coworking space where people could rent desk space by the day, week, or month.
The port has partnered with the Chehalis Community Renaissance Team to provide the shared working environment.
Randy Mueller, CEO of the port, said the purchase is contingent on .09, or distressed counties funding, that still needs to be approved by the Board of Lewis County Commissioners.
The distressed counties advisory committee recommended a grant of $125,000 for the project, but the ultimate decision lies with the county commissioners who would have to pass a resolution.
The additional $10,000 would be spent to remodel the building to fit the needs of the coworking space.
“The building needs very little work and also, CCRT as a project partner, is willing to contribute funds to the remodel, if necessary,” Mueller said.
