Still Building Ridgefield’s Story, Together
Executive Director Ethan Perry shares an update on Port activities during the March 2026 Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Chamber is one of many community partners working alongside the Port to support economic vitality and quality of life in Ridgefield.
The Port of Ridgefield’s mission is to responsibly develop land and facilities that support jobs, protect the environment, and create vibrant community spaces, helping strengthen Ridgefield’s economy and quality of life.
No agency can do this work alone. For 86 years, the Port of Ridgefield has relied on partnerships to support economic opportunity and community well-being across North Clark County.
That’s because economic development isn’t just one thing. It depends on many pieces working together: good schools, a trained workforce, business resources, thoughtful policy, well-planned infrastructure, housing options, and essential services people count on every day.
That’s why we work closely with the City of Ridgefield, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield Main Street, the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, local civic organizations, regional economic development organizations, and many others. Together, we’re building a strong, resilient community that can adapt and thrive through growth, change, and whatever challenges come next.
None of this happened overnight. The Ridgefield we know today is the result of more than a century of vision, hard work, and commitment from the people who came before us.
That story will be on display in late August and early September, thanks to the vision and dedication of another valued partner: the Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative (RMI).
RMI’s pop-up history museum, Meeting History: Exploring Ridgefield’s Told and Untold Stories, is free, open to all ages, and powered by volunteers. This interactive multimedia exhibit gives visitors a chance to learn more about Ridgefield’s past and the stories that have shaped the community we love.
The pop-up museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 22, 23, 29, and 30, and Sept. 5 in the Port’s Greely Building at 304 Pioneer Street in downtown Ridgefield.
Whether you’ve lived in Ridgefield for 50 years or just arrived, I hope you’ll take some time to explore our community’s history of partnership, hard work, and tenacity. Knowing where we came from helps us better understand where we’re going and why it matters.