Thursday, March 28, 2024

Cashmere Mill attrracts tenants

Hurst International signs lease

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Cashmere Mill District already paying dividends

Port of Chelan news release
The Port of Chelan County has entered into a lease agreement for its first tenant at the Port’s Cashmere Mill District Business Park.  Hurst International, a Chatsworth, California based fruit label printer and labeling equipment manufacturer, has agreed to lease approximately 6,500 square feet. This recruitment success is expected to bring 10 new jobs and private investment exceeding $1,000,000 to Chelan County.
In response to the news, Port of Chelan County Commission President JC Baldwin stated “Recruiting a manufacturer supporting our agricultural industry as the first tenant in Cashmere is a huge win.  I couldn’t be more excited about this news.”  
The founder of Hurst International, Ari Lichtenberg, stated “We have had a growing presence in the region with our cutting-edge products and processes. Now is the time to add a manufacturing presence to serve our growing list of
customers in Washington State.”  Current regional customers include Gebbers Farms, Auvil Fruit, and Chelan Fruit.
Chelan County Commission Chairman Kevin Overbay commented that “Chelan County made a financial contribution from its dedicated economic development sales tax fund to assist the Port in constructing the buildings at the Cashmere Mill District Site. It is great to see an immediate return to the citizens of Chelan County.”
In September 2018, the Port started construction on two general-purpose industrial buildings each containing 16,500 square feet. They are expected to be completed in late spring.  
“Cashmere is excited to see Hurst join Louws Truss in providing quality jobs in Cashmere.  We look forward to more companies and jobs coming to this location. The Port has not even completed the buildings yet and the first tenant has been secured. I would like to thank the Port Commissioners for their forward looking investment in our community,” said Cashmere Mayor Jim Fletcher.
The Port of Chelan County is governed by three elected Port Commissioners: JC Baldwin, Donn Etherington and Rory Turner.  
Please contact Alex Lichtenberg at 818-701-0710, alex@hurstinternation.net, or go to hurst-international.com/about-us for additional information or comment from Hurst International.
Please contact Craig Larsen, Port of Chelan County Director of Business Development, at 509-663-5159 or craig@ccpd.com for additional information.
 

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