Clark Public Utilities awarded $400K
Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire awarded Clark Public Utilities more than $400,000 to be used for an energy efficiency project at semiconductor manufacturer WaferTech.
The funding will be used for the largest energy efficiency project in Clark County.
Once the project is completed, WaferTech will conserve 5,129,461 kilowatts per year – or enough power for 3,500 homes.
"This is a double win for Clark County and the best use of [federal stimulus] dollars," said Bart Phillips president of the Columbia River Economic Development Council.
This is the third Clark County application approved for federal stimulus funding. Renewable Energy Composite Solutions received a $1 million grant and NCS Power, both in Vancouver, received a low-interest loan through the program last fall.
Wubben Bros. liquidates at auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer, conducted a multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction at its permanent auction site in Olympia on Thursday,
May 27.
Wubben Bros., Inc., a Vancouver-based contractor, hoped to sell 90 items as part of a complete dispersal. The company sold more than 70 equipment items as part of their dispersal at an auction in Spokane May 5.
"I've been using Ritchie Bros. for years and always have had a great experience with them," said Jerry Wubben, president of Wubben Bros.
Vancouver Toyota dealer donates vans to charity
McCord's Vancouver Toyota in Vancouver has donated three 2011 Toyota Sienna vans to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation to be dedicated to children's programming and expanding library outreach to the community.
"We have always had a passion for reading and literacy in our family," said Greg Leonard of McCord's Toyota.
Each one of the vehicles, to be dubbed the "Story Time Van," will feature a brightly-colored vinyl wrap that will serve as a rolling billboard for FVRL libraries, early learning and literacy programs.
Vancouver Downtown Association wins design award
Vancouver's Downtown Association was recognized for "Outstanding Achievement in Design" at the 24th Annual Downtown Revitalization Training Institute awards banquet on Monday, May 17 in Port Townsend, Wash.
The VDA was recognized for Turtle Place, a public space in Vancouver, and was among seven projects honored.
"These award winners represent the hard work taking place across the state to strengthen our downtown communities," said Rogers Weed, director of the state Dept. of Commerce.
