Wineries, winegrowers experiencing explosive growth since wine commission formed in 1987By Heather BradshawThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the Washington State Wine Commission, a marketing, communications and research organization that represents every licensed winery and every wine grape grower in the state. In 1987, early industry visionaries saw the...
Annual membership includes access to 12 different venues around the Tri-City area[blockquote quote="It’s about creating those memories and sharing those experiences." source="Preston House, owner of Tri-Fun" align="right" max_width="300px"]Planning a staycation in the Tri-Cities this summer?A new membership-based business called Tri-Fun aims to give families affordable access to 12 unique entertainment venues...
Walla Walla has the Marcus Whitman Hotel.Spokane has the Davenport.Portland boasts the Benson.Seattle has the Fairmont.The owner of The Lodge at Columbia Point in Richland hopes to add his boutique hotel to the list for the Tri-Cities.“The Tri-Cities has needed an identity boutique hotel,” said owner Tom Drumheller.The $8.5 million...
Casino attracts thousands of Tri-Citians annuallyThe 7,000 people who hop aboard the free shuttle buses in the Tri-Cities to travel to Legends Casino in Toppenish each year won’t have to rush back home that same day.They now have the option of staying overnight with the opening of a six-story, 200-room...
The owners of Prosser’s Horse Heaven Saloon are breaking into the overnight business, fulfilling a longstanding vision to provide an all-inclusive experience for guests.“We wanted to diversify beyond the brewery and tasting room,” said Gary Vegar, who owns Horse Heaven Saloon, as well as Horse Heaven Brewery, with his wife...
The School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University celebrates its 85th anniversary with the induction of several people — including a Tri-City hotel owner — into its inaugural hall of fame. Tom Drumheller,Escape LodgingTom Drumheller, chief executive officer of Escape Lodging, which is building The Lodge at Columbia...
By Sean BassingerThe region’s hotels and motels continue to expand as more Tri-City visitors check in for overnight stays.The increase in the number of guest rooms has been constant in the past four years, rising 25 percent, from 3,358 rooms in 2014 to an anticipated 4,191 rooms by the end...
Developing good customer service skills is critical to businesses’ success and why four Prosser nonprofits are offering a one-day workshop to help hone them. Tom Douglas, Chef and restauranteur“The audience will walk away with a variety of different things focused on customer service and tricks of trade to promote return...
Northwest Public Television is planning to create a television series that will showcase Northwest wine, beer and other spirits.The weekly show, which does not have a designated air time and start date yet, will take an informative and fun look at the wine industry while covering the people involved with...
By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOBIn 2007, Shawn and Maurine Meininger moved their family from the Portland area to the Tri-Cities.They were driving out in the Horn Rapids section of Richland when they noticed a strange facility at 202 Snyder Street with bicycle riders in helmets racing around on dirt.They didn’t...
