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Manufacturing Excellence Award
for Green Manufacturing
The Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery was recognized for its work to maximize
energy efficiency, exceed regulatory requirements and minimize waste from
the production process.
The refinery was founded in 1954 and employs 275 people and approximately
200 contractors. The refinery also received an Elite Gold Safety Award from
the Association of Petroleum Manufacturing last year, and EPA Energy Star
certifications five out of the last six years.
Manufacturing Excellence Award
for Innovation
Behind every successful entrepreneur is a critical support network. Kitsap Bank
is a family bank with a commitment to improving the state’s business climate.
Kitsap Bank has encouraged entrepreneurs and Washington employers since
1908. Today, it has 20 locations and more than $1 billion in assets. Along the way,
Hannah Langer served as the first female bank president in the western U.S. Later,
her daughter and granddaughter would assume leadership roles in a Washington
institution that has supported the manufacturing sector and other employers over
the years.
The bank also encourages
new ventures with a startup
competition through its edg3
FUND.
Applicants are chosen in
part by a public vote, and make
a pitch before a live audience
and independent panel of
judges. The prize is $25,000 to
fund their company.
The sixth annual edg3
FUND competition was held
in Bremerton in November.
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