8 a.m., Raymond, Washington The morning shift begins at the Willapa Bay Hardwoods sawmill, and the buzz is a welcome sound. This timber town suffered an economic downturn in 2001 when one of its mills closed down, eliminating many good jobs. Six months later, local leaders and former employees sat down with ShoreBank Enterprise Pacific and mapped out a plan to buy the mill. Local residents raised $320,000, ShoreBank lent $350,000, the State of Washington loaned the company $150,000 and Willapa Bay Hardwoods was born. The mill has operated at a profit since late 2002 and has replaced many of the lost jobs. A locally-owned, stand-alone sawmill is a rarity in an industry dominated by corporate giants. Local ownership means that the wealth generated by the mill stays in Raymond, as employees and shareholders spend their earnings in the local community and create a positive ripple effect. ShoreBank Enterprise Pacific is now working with the owners to address water quality and ecological issues, building on a strong and trusting relationship to tackle traditionally controversial issues. ShoreBank provides technical services and consulting to help revitalize local economies and protect and restore the environment, breathing new life into rural communities. This work focuses on the triple bottom line, striving for economic impact, community revitalization and environmental responsibility.