Lindsey Harris

2023 Emerging Professional in Economic Development Washington Economic Development Association Mar 2023 The Emerging Professional Award is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to their community, is a promising future leader in the industry, or has become an integral member of their community, creating significant support for economic development.Lindsey Harris graduated as one of just 42 students in her class in Toutle Lake, a small Southwest Washington town in the shadows of Mt. St. Helens. And now, she is leading economic development and real estate on nearly $150… Show more The Emerging Professional Award is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to their community, is a promising future leader in the industry, or has become an integral member of their community, creating significant support for economic development.Lindsey Harris graduated as one of just 42 students in her class in Toutle Lake, a small Southwest Washington town in the shadows of Mt. St. Helens. And now, she is leading economic development and real estate on nearly $150 million dollars in infrastructure projects and contracts for the Port of Longview, one of Washington’s largest deep-draft ports. As the Port’s Assistant Manager of Economic Development and Real Estate, Lindsey works on both the $100 million Industrial Rail Corridor Expansion and the $20 million International Way Grade Separation Project, which will facilitate multi-modal cargo movement through the region. Combined, these projects will accommodate current regional industries experiencing significant growth and attract new development opportunities to Cowlitz County – perhaps even new green energy alternatives, which she is actively pursuing on behalf of the Port.Lindsey is the Past President of both the Lower Columbia Transportation Association and the Northwest Marine Terminals Association, actively engaged with chambers of commerce and regional governments, and participates in the High-Wide-Heavy Coalition, a multi-state coalition.Said nominator Christian Clay, Director of Business Development for the Port of Longview, “In a time when young professionals rarely return home after college and constantly struggle to balance personal and professional life, Lindsey believes that both can exist equally in Cowlitz County – and she is devoting her career to ensuring that balance exists in the community by attracting jobs, true wage increases, and diversity. Her deeply rooted commitment to community prosperity is what makes her an outstanding emerging leader in economic development.” Show less