Mason County Business Spotlight: OneStop Northwest Brings Shelton Showroom, North Mason Ports Eye $2M Investment

Mason County’s business landscape is seeing fresh momentum this spring, with a downtown Shelton showroom grand opening on the south end of the county and two north Mason port districts joining forces to explore a significant commercial real estate investment — developments that reflect the county’s broad economic ambitions stretching from Shelton’s main street to the shores of Hood Canal.

OneStop Northwest Opens Downtown Shelton Showroom — Grand Opening May 22

A Mason County-rooted business is expanding its footprint with a brand-new showroom in downtown Shelton, and the ribbon-cutting is just weeks away. OneStop Northwest LLC — a minority-owned company based in Union, Washington, with more than 20 years of industry experience — will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 124 N. 2nd St., Suite A in Shelton.

The event is free to attend, though attendees are asked to RSVP in advance. The evening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new showroom space, an opportunity to meet the team, light refreshments, and prize giveaways.

OneStop Northwest describes itself as a “360° Brand Management” partner, offering a wide menu of services under one roof: promotional products and branded apparel, commercial printing, custom company stores, website development, SEO and social media marketing, digital marketing, IT support, payroll automation, and government contracting for internet and phone services. The company serves organizations ranging from small local businesses to larger operations seeking integrated branding and technology solutions.

The company is a member of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce, and the new downtown Shelton location marks a meaningful expansion from its Union-area roots — bringing its full lineup of services to a visible, central address accessible to businesses across the county. For organizations in Shelton, Belfair, Allyn, Hoodsport, Matlock, or any community in Mason County looking to elevate their brand presence or streamline business operations, the new showroom offers a genuine one-stop resource right in the county seat.

Founder and team information will be featured at the grand opening event. Attendees can explore the full range of services, including the company’s branded merchandise catalog and print shop, which operates under the onestopnw.com umbrella alongside digital and IT service lines. The expansion into a dedicated Shelton showroom signals confidence in Mason County’s small business community and a recognition that local businesses increasingly want professional marketing and branding support without having to go outside the county.

To RSVP or learn more, visit onestopnw.com or find OneStop Northwest LLC on the Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce member directory.

Ports of Allyn and Grapeview Explore $2 Million Commercial Investment on SR-3

In north Mason County, two small port districts are taking a serious look at a commercial and light industrial property on state Route 3 near East Harding Hill Road — a potential joint investment that could reshape how both the Port of Allyn and the Port of Grapeview generate revenue for years to come.

Port of Allyn Executive Director Travis Merrill brought the opportunity to Port of Grapeview Commissioner Mike Blaisdell’s attention, and at the Port of Grapeview’s April regular meeting, commissioners agreed to set up a visit to the property. The site carries an assessed value of approximately $2 million.

“It may present an opportunity for revenue generation through leasing or rental space as well as longer term potential for industrial development,” Blaisdell told fellow commissioners. The property has a history of commercial and light industrial use, according to Merrill, and was built by a family from Stretch Island. The building currently has some tenants, though part of it is vacant, and there is potential for future expansion on the site.

The financial case is straightforward but meaningful for small public ports. Merrill estimated that, after expenses, each port could earn $15,000 to $18,000 per year from the property. For two port districts with limited revenue streams, that kind of steady return matters.

“That alone is something that puts us on better footing,” Merrill said.

Port of Grapeview Commissioner Doug Jones, who also spoke with Merrill about the property, agreed it was worth a closer look. “It’s something we should at least talk about,” Jones said, acknowledging the $2 million price tag is “a significant amount of money.”

Merrill was candid about the urgency behind finding new revenue sources for small ports. “There is no way that either of our ports, or even any of the ports in Mason County except the Port of Shelton, is going to be able to weather the storm that seems to be coming without some sort of financial assets,” he said during the April meeting.

Blaisdell and fellow commissioners agreed to research models for shared asset ownership between port districts and schedule an in-person visit to the SR-3 property before making any decisions. Merrill noted the idea of two port districts sharing an asset isn’t unprecedented — “ports have previously worked together in many frames and fashions,” he said — and Port of Grapeview’s Managing Official Amanda Montgomery confirmed she would explore how other port districts have handled similar arrangements.

For north Mason County residents, the property discussion carries implications beyond dollars-per-year returns. Industrial development is part of any port district’s core statutory purpose, and a joint commercial asset on SR-3 could anchor future business activity in the Allyn-Grapeview corridor — one of the county’s quieter economic zones that has seen steady residential growth without proportional commercial development.

What to Watch

Mason County residents can mark their calendars for the OneStop Northwest grand opening on Friday, May 22 at 124 N. 2nd St., Suite A in Shelton — RSVP at onestopnw.com. On the north end of the county, watch for updates from the Port of Allyn and Port of Grapeview as the two districts schedule their site visit to the SR-3 property and report back at future public meetings. Both the Port of Allyn and Port of Grapeview hold regular public meetings open to Mason County residents.