As work continues at Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview, we are excited to showcase our ongoing model program for employee safety. Our highest priority as a local employer is the safety of our workers. This is why our team, led by Heather Seivers, is excited to highlight our best practices for workplace safety. Check out this recent… Read more »
Millennium Donates Furniture to Local Library and Veterans Group
In April, the Disabled American Veterans of Cowlitz County presented Millennium with a certificate of appreciation for our donations to local veteran families, the Castle Rock Library and other community groups in the area. The certificate reads, “Your actions have spoken kindness and generosity to our community while communicating heartfelt appreciation to our veterans. For… Read more »
Cleanup Update: Millennium and the Dept. of Ecology reach new milestone
Millennium and Alcoa’s draft Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study for the planned environmental cleanup has been received for review by the Department of Ecology. We have been working with the Department of Ecology over the past year to complete this draft study for the former Reynolds Metals aluminum smelter site. The Department of Ecology has… Read more »
Dale Brett: I am Millennium [VIDEO]
“Changes that I’ve seen onsite have been a lot of cleanup that’s been going on – and the way that things are going to be happening in the future is a great thing for the community.” Meet Dale Brett, our wastewater technician. Dale is responsible for monitoring wastewater, taking water samples, and sending those samples… Read more »
Michael Vaughn Joins the Millennium Team
In April, Millennium welcomed Michael Vaughn as our new controller. Michael has nearly 20 years of experience in financial management. His specialties include financial reporting and analysis, cash management, banking relations, budgeting and financial forecasting. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our team. His financial leadership will be invaluable as we move forward to… Read more »
Growth in China Drives Increased Demand for Coal
The Daily News ran an insightful story recently regarding rising demand for West Coast coal exports. China’s enormous growth means it needs additional energy resources to provide their growing population with access to clean water, electricity, heat and the modern living conditions that we enjoy here in the U.S. Here’s an excerpt: “China is expected… Read more »
Gena Ramey: I Am Millennium [VIDEO]
“I see Millennium growing into a vibrant business with lots going on, a lot to offer to our community, and I see people proud that Millennium is onsite.” Meet Gena Ramey, our office manager at Millennium. Gena has worked at our site for over 20 years, starting back when the property was operated by Reynolds… Read more »
The State of Cowlitz County: Exports will Lead to Future Growth
On Tuesday, March 13, Cowlitz County Commission Chairman George Raiter presented his 2012 State of the County address. As reported by The Daily News: “Raiter said the next three or four years may mark a turning point for the county. Based on national and local trends, Raiter said he believes a slow but sure recovery… Read more »
What is a brownfield industrial site?
Brownfield properties are typically found in a community’s industrial zone, where factories or other commercial businesses were at one time likely to have produced contaminants during operation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines brownfields as “property on which expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence, or perceived presence, of contamination.” Brownfields… Read more »
Giving Back to the Local Community
Here at Millennium, we care about our community; we know that our responsibility doesn’t end at our property line. Our involvement extends to the schools our kids attend, the parks where we play and the neighborhoods that we call home. One of the values we share with the Cowlitz County community is supporting education. We… Read more »
Kristin Gaines – Permitting [VIDEO]
Check out the Permitting video from our Vice President of Environmental Planning and Services, Kristin Gaines:
Millennium One Year Later
It’s been one year since Millennium opened for business in Longview. We’re incredibly proud of our work to revitalize this brownfield industrial site. Over the past year, we worked to implement a series of projects to clean up and revamp the former Reynolds aluminum plant, including: • Designing a comprehensive environmental clean-up plan in collaboration… Read more »
New Ad: Growing Jobs
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Ken Miller Welcomes you to Millennium [VIDEO]
Check out the Welcome to Millennium video from our President and CEO, Ken Miller:
New Ad: Making Progress
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Welcome to the Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview Blog
Welcome to our blog about the development of our world-class port facility on Washington’s southwest coast. We want to keep you updated and involved as we continue with our revitalization of the brownfield industrial site at our port in Longview. This blog will give you an insider’s look at how we’re cleaning up the old… Read more »