Astoria
— The Port of Astoria has announced an $11 million
financing commitment from the Oregon Economic and Community
Development Department for the Bornstein Seafoods fish processing
plant, which was completed in March at Pier 2. Last year,
Bornstein Seafoods decided to relocate its Astoria waterfront
plant to a new 34,000-square-foot facility at the port’s
central waterfront district. “The port’s
construction of the Bornstein’s facility represents an
essential element in the economic health of the seafood
industry, and therefore the economic health of Astoria,”
says Peter Gearin, the port’s executive director. Gearin
says the new plant ensures the 100 current Bornstein jobs will
remain in the community.
