Living Wage Jobs ~ Economic Diversification

The Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Council

Financing projects that expand and diversify local industry and create living wage jobs in Benton and Franklin Counties is the core mission of the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee (HAEIFC.)

Meetings of the Hanford Area Economic Fund Committee are held the fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.at the Port of Benton, 3100 George Washington Way in Richland. Meetings are open to the public. For recent meeting minutes and agendas, click here.

The Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee is comprised of eleven members appointed by the Governor of Washington State. Four members represent the Hanford area business and financial community; one member from each of the elected leadership of Benton County, Franklin County, City of Richland, City of Pasco, City of Kennewick; a Hanford area port district; and a representative of the labor community.

Current Committee Members:
LoAnn Ayers - Private Business Sector
Max Benitz Jr. - Benton County Commissioner, Committee Chair
Dru Butler - Private Business Sector
Mark Gray - Financial and Banking Sector
John David - Labor Sector
Scott D. Keller - Port District Representative
Robert Koch - Franklin County Commissioner
Gloria Locke - Private Business Sector
Rita Mazur - Richland City Council
Paul Parrish - Kennewick City Council
Matt Watkins - Pasco City Council

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