Located right off Interstate 5, the Port of Kalama’s Spencer Creek Station offers 55 acres of commercial land available for development and lease in southwest Washington. The Port of Kalama is a local government agency whose goal is to ensure a sound economic development strategy for both businesses and the community. With this goal in mind, the Spencer Creek Station has already received preliminary infrastructure and construction at the site, including filling and grading, installation of stormwater treatment systems, and road improvements to make way for new commercial development. The property’s zoning supports a mix of light industrial and commercial ventures, including lodging/hospitality services, retail, food/beverage, convenience, and gas station uses. Aside from the direct access to Interstate 5, the Port of Kalama supports the North Port Marine Terminal for business use. The Spencer Creek Station also offers businesses many perks, including collaborative support from the Port of Kalama staff, competitive utility rates from Cowlitz County, and no state, corporate, or personal income tax. The business park construction and operational activities will support more than 900 jobs and millions of dollars in new local economic activity, and many businesses have already located in this burgeoning area. The Port of Kalama as a whole is home to more than 30 companies employing more than 1,300 people in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, storage facilities, distribution, import and export, recycling agents, trucking companies, and more. All of them enjoy the superior facilities businesses need to thrive in an area that offers an unsurpassed quality of life—including riverfront parks, recreational amenities, and sporting facilities.
Eric Yakovich
Port of Kalama
