Ron Morris buys BIG Print Shop, Digital Image Tri-Cities in 2017Ron Morris spent decades learning the ins and outs of the printing world and within a span of six months last year, he bought two printing businesses, both of which he used to work at.The tale of how he became...
Black Heron Spirits owner left established family business to run distilleryMark Williams is a one-man band with an award-winning distillery.He spends seven days a week at his business, making spirits at Black Heron Spirits in West Richland.Because his distillery is small and he is the only employee, Williams can use...
Ground has been broken on a new Tri-City Title and Escrow office in the Grandridge Business Park in Kennewick.After learning their current office at 8131 W. Grandridge Blvd. had sold, owners Linda Denchel and Chris Willson decided to build their own office to better suit their workflow and customers’ needs.“We’re...
Artfetti moves away from custom cakes to focus on petite sweetsThe demand for Artfetti’s delectable macarons has prompted the small Kennewick bakery to expand its offerings.“Some days we sell out by 4 p.m.,” said co-owner José Garcia, who opened Artfetti with his wife, Silvia, in June 2016.Not to be confused with...
Owner of The Educated Cigar & Wine can be found at festivals around regionLocal entrepreneur Rick Ornstein enjoys the simple things life has to offer, especially sitting down and puffing a premium cigar with friends.His enthusiasm for cigars, believed to date back to the ancient Mayans, is more than evident...
David and Hanna Goss knew they were on to something when they started feeding their backyard birds with seed sold by Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop.“Our neighbors started complaining because the birds weren’t coming over to their house anymore,” Hanna Goss said.Apparently, word of beak spread throughout the bird community.It’s...
33-year-old Richland company diversifies to serve commercial, residential customersTotal Energy Management is celebrating more than 30 years of growth with a move into a new facility at 2521 Stevens Drive in Richland.The company moved to its expanded facility in September from its previous location at the Richland Airport.In August 2016,...
By Laura KostadTwo years ago, Eric and Jalyn Calaway introduced Tri-Citians to a new way to groom their beloved furry friends: mobile salons offering front door service.The idea for Mobile Pet Works was born when Eric Calaway had to pick up their own two dogs from the groomer one day.“We...
Cougar Digital Marketing & Design’s business plan has evolved over timeTravis Hartliep wasn’t sure how long his startup company would last when he began it out of his then Tri-Cities home in 2012.Back then, Cougar Digital Marketing & Design LLC was just him, with his wife Erika helping out.“To be...
Owner of Tri-City Dental Care also designs, sells neckties with nephewRichland’s Antonio Lopez-Ibarra runs a relatively new dental practice, Tri-City Dental Care, in the Southridge area. Dr. Antonio Lopez-Ibarra, a Kennewick dentist, shows off some of the neckties he and his nephew design and sell. He and Noel Lopez own...
