Retaining, Expanding and Recruiting Jobs and Investment Across Washington State

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe opened the first phase of the 7 Cedars Resort master-plan, a five story, 100 room 4-Diamond hotel in Sequim, Washington. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Tribe has succeeded at creating an extraordinary experience on the Olympic Peninsula where the health and safety of the Tribe and the Community is their highest priority.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Northwest's oldest and most acclaimed wine company, and Railex LLC, a pioneer in transcontinental perishable produce distribution, are teaming up to create the first rail-based system to transport wine efficiently and sustainably across the U.S. The project's cornerstone is a new Wine Services Distribution Center which will be built adjacent to Railex's existing transload center in Wallula, Washington. Railex will invest $18-$20 million to build and operate the 500,000 square foot bonded wine storage and distribution center. It is scheduled to open February 2013.