Elsie Puig

Elsie Puig is a freelance writer and web designer. She has a strong background in digital marketing communications, copywriting, and social media. Her passion is using web technology and strong messaging to help small businesses meet their goals. She is currently pursuing her online MA in Web Design and Online Communications from the University of Florida. She lives in Richland with her husband and two children.

Port of Pasco: Industrial land in high demand

October 15, 2020

Elsie Puig

The Port of Pasco’s Processing Center is at capacity, and it has sold all the lots at the Foster Wells Business Park.It’s also moving ahead with plans to develop Osprey Pointe and a new industrial center.The port knows industrial land is in high demand and has been working to accommodate...

Residential growth: Home values rise as affordable housing options languish

October 15, 2019

Elsie Puig

As Tri-City home prices climb, so does their value.In the last three years, Vicki Monteagudo, broker-owner at Century 21 Tri-Cities and NAI Tri-Cities, said she’s observed a 10.4 percent home appreciation rate.“Some areas have hit double-digit appreciation in the last 12 months alone, especially in those more lower-end prices,” she said.The Tri-Cities...

City of Kennewick: The reigning retail capital of the Tri-Cities

October 15, 2019

Elsie Puig

The city of Kennewick continues to grow at a steady clip, ushering in new commercial and residential growth anchored by recent developments along Columbia Center Boulevard and in the Southridge, Vista Field and downtown areas.There’s plenty of commercial development along Columbia Center Boulevard, including the opening of three popular new...

Lessons on leadership: Tri-City business podcasts offer advice, wisdom

September 12, 2019

Elsie Puig

Need inspiration and guidance on how to be a better performing leader? Look no further than Tri-City business podcasts.Business and leadership coach Paul Casey has produced “Tri-Cities Influencer” for more than a year and a half now. In his podcasts, he interviews chief executive officers, nonprofit executives and entrepreneurs to...

Tri-City study reveals discrepancy with Zillow estimates

September 12, 2019

Elsie Puig

Data on 532 local homes shows online real estate company’s numbers run too highDo you have money signs whirling around your head after seeing your home’s latest value on Zillow? Think again.A new study by Cari and Matt McGee of Keller Williams Realty Tri-Cities reveals discrepancies in Zillow’s Zestimates and...

United Way launches annual campaign, census outreach

August 15, 2019

Elsie Puig

United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties is kickstartingits annual fundraising campaign in September.And it is armed with hard data showing where the twocounties it serves are falling behind.Last year, United Way recruited a group of volunteeranalysts to identify key data points in hopes of measuring the overall healthand safety—or...

Revamped Tri-Fun program offers food, venue deals

July 15, 2019

Elsie Puig

Get a digital pass to experience some of the Tri-Cities’best locally-owned dining and entertainment options for a fraction of the cost.Tri-Fun, a membership-based program providing deals at local eateries and venues, is growing under new ownership.Jane Winslow, owner of WinSome Design in Richland, boughtTri-Fun from Preston House, owner of the...

Innovative Mortgage continues late owner’s legacy

July 15, 2019

Elsie Puig

The team who worked with a Kennewick businessman known for his commitment to his family, his employees and his faith plan to honor their boss by continuing to run the business the same way he would. Dan Melior, 55, owner and mortgage broker at Innovative Mortgage, died May 12 from...

High-end living near Vista Field on the way

June 13, 2019

Elsie Puig

Developers planning luxury apartments with an ‘edge’Longtime Tri-City commercial developers are planning theirmost ambitious project to date: a luxury apartment complex on 8.25 acresadjacent to Vista Field, across from Lawrence Scott Park in Kennewick. Although the project is in its very early stages — theChavallo family currently is looking for...

Boutique builds beyond the bridal basics

June 13, 2019

Elsie Puig

Blueberry Bridal owner opens Kennewick shop as chain store alternativeBlueberry Bridal Boutique — a concierge bridal store —opened eight months ago in Kennewick, but the path to its opening has been inthe works for nearly eight years.Sitting on a teal tufted sofa inside the brightly litinterior of the carefully designed...