Ribbon-Cutting And Grand Opening For The Advanced Manufacturing Center, Clark College At Boschma Farms (Photo) - 12/31/25
MEDIA ADVISORY
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – Please join Clark College to celebrate the public ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at Clark College at Boschma Farms, located at 7000 East Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, Washington, at 3 pm on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
This milestone marks the culmination of years of strategic design to meet the current and future workforce needs of our regional manufacturing partners. The AMC will serve as the home of Clark College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, as well as support general education, continuing education, and Running Start programs.
Designed to be a vital new resource for northern Clark County, the AMC will play a key role in preparing the region’s future manufacturing workforce. Video preview available here.
Media planning notice: Members of the media are encouraged to notify Clark’s Communications & Marketing at commark@clark.edu if they plan to attend. Requests for interviews, camera placement, b-roll access, and press tours may be accommodated, where possible.
General attendance: Although reservations are not required, advance notice is greatly appreciated. Please RSVP here for this important milestone event.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Thursday, January 8, 2026
2:50 pm: Guest arrival
3:00 pm: Speaking program (outdoors)
3:30 pm: Ribbon Cutting (outdoors)
3:40 – 5 pm: General building tours and refreshments
Where: Advanced Manufacturing Center, Clark College at Boschma Farms
7000 East Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, Washington
Speakers:
- Alijah Machida, President, Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC)
- Dr. Karin Edwards, President, Clark College
- Marilee Scarborough, Chair, Clark College Board of Trustees
- Tanisha Harris, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s Office
- Matt Cole, Mayor, City of Ridgefield
About Clark College
Founded in 1933, Clark College is Southwest Washington’s largest public institution of higher education, serving almost 10,000 students per term. Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education.
Clark College offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 47% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.
Clark College’s main campus is located in Vancouver’s Central Park, with classes also held at additional instructional sites at Washington State University Vancouver, Columbia Tech Center, and the new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield, Wash.
Accommodations: If anyone needs an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College’s Human Resources Office. Phone: 360-992-2105 or email: hr@clark.edu
Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.
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