Prosser Economic Development Association

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Prosser Memorial Health, in partnership with Prosser Leadership, invites you to a free Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Whitehead Education Center at Prosser Memorial Health.
Join us for a day of free health screenings, preventative care, and community resources for the whole family.
This free event is open to the community, and we hope to see you there!📍 200 Prosser Health Drive 🧡 This is how we care.

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Prosser Economic Development Association Annual Meeting last evening! It was great to see so many community members, business leaders, and partners come together for a “State of Prosser” conversation focused on the future of our community.

A special thank you to our speakers:
• Rachel Shaw with the City of Prosser
• Rachel Mercer representing Prosser Wine
• Kristina Neely with the Chamber of Commerce

Thank you as well to Benton PUD and Benton REA for sponsoring the evening and helping make this event possible.

Prosser continues to grow because of strong partnerships, engaged community members, and people who care deeply about our future. Thank you for being part of it!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the City of Prosser on being named the Prosser Economic Development Association Contributor of the Year at last evening's Prosser EDA Annual Meeting!

The City’s continued partnership, leadership, and investment in our community help drive growth, support local businesses, and make Prosser an even better place to live, work, and visit. We are grateful for the collaboration and shared vision that continue moving Prosser forward.

04/30/2026

Join us in saying farewell to Santiago and Madelyn. We invite you to stop by, share your well wishes, and sign a card to show your appreciation and support. Let’s come together to celebrate all they’ve meant to our community and send them off with encouragement for what lies ahead.

04/20/2026

ATTENTION PROSSER CUSTOMERS:

A power outage will begin around 5:00 PM affecting all of Benton PUD's Prosser customers. The current estimated time of restoration is 12:00 AM (midnight).

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) crews have been called in due to a car accident involving a pole on one of BPA's transmission lines.

04/09/2026

Prosser Leadership – Ag Day 🚜🍒

Another Prosser Leadership Ag Day is in the books! Participants had the opportunity to experience firsthand the diversity and innovation within our region’s agricultural industry.

The day began with a visit to the Yakama Nation Fish Hatchery, where the group learned about vital efforts to support fish populations, including an impressive look at the lamprey restoration project.

From there, the class traveled to Zirkle Fruit Company, where Becca DeKlein and Dave Copeland shared insights into their cherry operations and wine production—highlighting the impact of agriculture on both our local economy and global markets.

A huge thank you to Don Aubrey for his leadership and coordination in organizing such a meaningful and educational day.

02/12/2026

The Prosser Leadership class had an impactful and informative Public Services Day, learning firsthand how local city and county departments serve the community.

The day was hosted by Rachel Shaw, City Administrator, and Mayor Gary Vegar, who helped set the stage for a meaningful look inside public service in Prosser.

The class began with a Lunch & Learn at Brewminatti with Katy McLaughlin, Prosser Library Branch Manager.

At the Benton County Courthouse, Commissioner Michael Alvarez and Lorene Roe, Chief Deputy Auditor, provided insight into county government operations and the critical role they play in serving residents.

City Hall tours included presentations from Toni Yost (Finance Director/HR), Marty Groom (Public Works Department), and Nick Alsbury (Building Official), Mayor Vegar and Rachel Shaw highlighting the essential behind-the-scenes work that keeps the city running smoothly.

The day concluded with tours of:
🚔 The Prosser Police Station led by Sergeant Scott Orate and Officer Jon Cox
🚒 The Prosser Fire Station led by Fire Chief Charles Damron

Public Services Day offered the class a deeper appreciation for the dedicated professionals who serve the Prosser community every day.

12/10/2025

Small business grants are back! Please see original post for details.

Providing grants to help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

12/04/2025

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Prosser Economic Development Association! 🎄✨
Here’s to growth, collaboration, and community in 2026.

Pictured (L–R): Chief John Markus, Dr. Brian Sollers, Josh Mott, Lindie Marshall, Shannon Olsen, Taryn Baze, Don Aubrey, Carolina Licano, Neal Ripplinger, John Gray

Not Pictured: Jenny Sparks, Keith Sattler, Howard Jensen, Rick Follett, Lori Stevens, Michael Alvarez, Jane Hagarty and Deb Heintz.