Franklin County’s TRAC

facility will now be called The HAPO Center.

Franklin County announced

March 12 that it has entered into an agreement with HAPO Community Credit Union

for the naming rights of the facility.

The agreement runs for a

10-year period and is valued at $1 million. 

“Franklin County is pleased

to partner with HAPO in this endeavor as they are making a substantial

investment in the community. This is a significant contribution to the

financial success of the facility, thus reducing the burden on county

taxpayers,” said Keith Johnson, administrator for Franklin County, in a

press release.

The facility formerly known

as TRAC, which stood for Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center, opened in

1995.

The complex at 6600 Burden

Blvd. features a 38,184-square-foot exposition hall, 39,200-square-foot indoor

dirt floor arena, atrium and three conference rooms, totaling more than 84,000

square feet of exhibit space. 

The HAPO Center will

continue to be owned by Franklin County, with operating support from the city

of Pasco, and it will continue its mission of providing space for trade,

recreation, agriculture and commerce events, Johnson said.