Although the Tri-Cities unemployment rate is still higher than the state and nation, other economic indicators are strong in the Mid-Columbia.[blockquote quote="Our area is in dramatic need of new construction." source="Gayle Stack, owner of EverStar Realty" align="right" max_width="300px"]Local industry leaders and experts, from economists and realtors to hospitality and government...
Learn some new culinary techniques, test out some tasty recipes and enjoy spending time with fellow foodies at one of the many cooking classes being offered now through this spring.Kennewick Community Education has an impressive list of classes to choose from ranging from traditional Jewish dishes to Chinese cuisine, quick...
HomeStreet Bank, a Seattle-based bank, has only had a presence in the Tri-Cities’ market for about a year, but it’s already demonstrating how it does business differently.[blockquote quote="This program helps employers help their employees improve their lives." source="Andy Slipper, vice president of HomeStreet Bank" align="right" max_width="300px"]Through the company’s Hometown Home...
Six years ago Debra Folger didn’t know a slip stitch from a purl. Now she’s owner of Richland’s newest yarn shop, Badger Mountain Yarns and an expert on all things relating to spun threads.It was a request from her daughter, Holley, that spurred Folger into picking up a pair of...
It is slightly puzzling how quickly life can change.Just ask Sarah Swoboda. Seven months ago, she went to work every day as a dental hygienist and spent much of her off time with her family.Now, Swoboda is officially an entrepreneur and a business owner, and much of the off time...
Up-to-date computer systems and simple items like disposable gloves and dish soap are high on the must-have lists of several Mid-Columbia nonprofit groups.This month the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business reached out to ask what are the needs of some of the community’s nonprofit organizations. Avonte Jackson,Grace ClinicGrace Clinic in...
Bankruptcies are filed under the following chapter headings:Chapter 7 — Straight Bankruptcy: debtor gives up non-exempt property and debt is charged.Chapter 11 — Allows companies and individuals to restructure debts to repay them.Chapter 12 — Allows family farmers to restructure finances to avoid liquidation for foreclosure. Chapter 13 — Plan...
FRANKLIN COUNTYDescription: 2,592-sq.-ft, single-family home, 2520 Road 52, Pasco. Price: $386,000. Buyer: Richard & Susan W. Rallens. Seller: Dennis K. and Sherre L. Leatham.Description: 8-acres of undeveloped land in the Freys Addition. Price: $527,500. Buyer: Pasco School District No. 1. Seller: Shriners Hospital.Description: 2,249-sq.-ft., single-family home, 12303 Willow Creek Dr.,...
BENTON COUNTYBrinkley Investments, 6431 W. Brinkley Road, $535,000 and $450,000 for commercial construction. Contractor: Miranda Management LLC.Ste. Michelle Vintners, 178810 S. Highway 221, $113,700 for a commercial addition. Contractor: MP Construction, Inc.Goose Ridge Winery, 63725 E. Jacobs Road, $21,600 for a commercial addition. Contractor: Conner Construction.Kennewick School District, 1701 S....
