{"id":236122,"date":"2024-03-21T16:04:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T23:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemountainstation.com\/?page_id=236122"},"modified":"2024-03-26T09:50:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:50:10","slug":"economic-benefits-of-grain-cluster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluemountainstation.com\/economic-benefits-of-grain-cluster\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;86%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|30px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;economic benefits&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;65px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The regional artisan grain cluster will make an immense positive impact on the the local economy. This project will lead to job growth, increased tax revenue, and overall regional prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Project will:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Diversify the local economy<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Create new avenues of economic growth<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Open a different market for local growers, offering higher profits<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Contribute value to locally produced grain and barley<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;236124&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.3.5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;179px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||4px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;236126&#8243; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.3.5&#8243; show_title_and_caption=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Generating more tax revenue will help fund essential community programs and improvements. Attracting 46 jobs and fostering a substantial economic output will improve our community\u2019s vitality and stability.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_2,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;236143&#8243; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.3.5&#8243; show_title_and_caption=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture is a huge industry for Columbia County. This grain cluster will help support our local grain growers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It will enable growers to take advantage of a new consumer market for potential higher profit in local and regional markets. By developing vertically integrated enterprises, additional family members may be included in the farm and food business venture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;236144&#8243; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.3.5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/bluemountainstation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-14-104453.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2024-03-14 104453&#8243; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;484px&#8221; height=&#8221;756px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-55px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;236134&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; dbdb_version=&#8221;4.3.5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||85px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_cta title=&#8221;GRAIN CLUSTER SURVEY&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Click Here&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Port of Columbia is working on an initiative to grow a grain cluster at the Blue Mountain Station Food park. As part of the initiative, we are eager to hear from regional growers and businesses on their interest in participating in the regional grain cluster. Your input is valuable in shaping the direction of this initiative.\u00a0<\/span><span>By participating in our survey, you will have the opportunity to voice your opinions, concerns, and preferences regarding the regional grain cluster.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SURVEY WILL NOT ONLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GRAIN CLUSTER, BUT ENSURE THAT IT ALIGNS WITH THE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE COMMUNITY.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_4_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/arrowleafconsulting.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8e5EeuCkGzVIq2y\"><strong>TAKE THE SURVEY!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on the regional grain cluster please contact <a href=\"mailto:jill@portofcolumbia.org\">jill@portofcolumbia.org <\/a>or at 509-382-2577<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The regional artisan grain cluster will make an immense positive impact on the the local economy. 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