By Stacey DennyAnel Suarez credits a group of female colleagues for encouraging her to apply for a new position at Mission Support Alliance.Suarez said members of MSA’s Synergy Network bolstered her confidence to seek the promotion.“All of the women in the group were very supportive and encouraging. I’m not sure...
By Paul RandallIn late August, 862 juniors and seniors from area high schools crossed the threshold of Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick to take the next step to improve their competitiveness in the job market and expand their post-secondary options. Paul Randall,Tri-Tech Skills CenterTri-Tech is a public school of choice...
By Laura KostadA national car parts store has decided expanding into the Tri-City market is a good idea.[blockquote quote="We’re the largest retailer of after-market auto parts in North America." source="Travis Timmons, general manager at the Kennewick store" align="right" max_width="300px"]Advance Auto Parts opened at 105 N. Ely St. in Kennewick in...
By Robin WojtanikA local broker is using paid actors to showcase how a listed house can be a home.Tri-Cities Life Real Estate of Kennewick has used this unusual approach for one of its higher-end home listings and has plans to shoot another video.Broker Steve Lambert isn’t making videos for every...
By Michelle DuplerWhether its ransomware, viruses, data theft or some other cybersecurity risk, a network breach can be one of a business owner’s worst nightmares — costing time, money and reputation.[blockquote quote="At least one employee will click on anything." source="Byron Martin, owner of Teknologize" align="right" max_width="300px"]A 2016 report by the...
By Kris JohnsonWashington makes great things. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington BusinessIn addition to the best airplanes in the world, we also make one of the world’s fastest rowing shells, state-of-the-art medical devices that save lives, the exceptional food and wines enjoyed around our tables, and countless other highly sought-after...
By Beau RuffYour traditional Individual Retirement Account, or IRA, is special. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesThe beauty of the IRA is that a person does not pay income tax on assets going into the IRA. The assets are contributed pre-tax and they grow tax-deferred. It is an effective strategy to both...
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...
By Michelle DuplerMarijuana retail sales were a nearly $1.7 billion business in Washington in the 2016 fiscal year, but business owners who are still technically breaking federal drug laws are left to ponder, “What do we do with the money?”For Steve Lee, owner of Finley-based Green2Go, the answer is to...
By Michelle DuplerThe legal marijuana business is booming for Finley-based Green2Go.The retail shop soon will move to a larger space where it can accommodate more cash registers and more customers. Steve Lee, owner of Green2Go (Courtesy Breshears Photography)Green2Go obtained a $78,200 building permit for a commercial remodel of the property...
