To bring attention to the products being manufactured in the Mint City, the Port of Chehalis recently launched a project called “100 Things Made in Chehalis.”
The list generated from public input will be used to promote manufacturing in the greater Chehalis area.
“Chehalis is a center of manufacturing for Lewis County and probably the western half of the state, so we are trying to draw attention to all the things being manufactured here,” Randy Mueller, chief executive officer of the port, told The Chronicle.
The list will include companies that are currently making products in Chehalis.
The ports of Bellingham and Whatcom County recently made similar lists to show off the different manufacturers in their area.
“I thought we have a bunch of manufacturers too, and it would be helpful to compile a similar list,” Mueller said.
The list will include both the company and the product it manufactures.
The effort began on Monday, and Mueller said he has already found out about new manufacturing businesses in Chehalis through the responses.
The public is encouraged to submit a business through the port’s Facebook page. Although Facebook is the preferred method to garner input, people can also email Mueller at rmueller@portofchehalis.com or call the port at 360-748-9365.
The company’s name and what it makes should be included in simple terminology that avoids jargon.
Mueller said people will be able to submit ideas for about three weeks.
The project will be discussed at the next Port of Chehalis meeting on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the port office, 321 Maurin Road.
