Articles in the ‘Shop Talk’ Department

Shoptalk

May
2013

Journal to publish Senior Times TriComp Inc., publisher of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business has acquired the rights to publish the Central Washington Senior Times for Benton and Franklin counties. Yakima Valley Publishing will continue publishing the Central Washington Senior Times in Yakima County. TriComp has renamed the publication Senior Times and will begin …

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Networking

May
2013

PSD credit rating raise The Pasco School District was awarded the AA3 rating by Moody’s Investor Service last month, one of the largest credit rating organizations in the country, which has led to savings for Pasco taxpayers. The credit rating, like a personal credit score, is based on the District’s financial management, the general economy …

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Moves/New

May
2013

  NEW BUSINESS   Guaranteed Rate has opened at 7513 W. Kennewick Ave. Ste. B in Kennewick. Guaranteed Rate is an independent mortgage company. Lance Monson is the manager of the Kennewick branch. The business is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the company at 392-7689 or www.guaranteedrate.com/lancemonson.   Smith …

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Shoptalk

Apr
2013

KGH Foundation plans tournament The 14th Annual KGH Foundation Golf Classic will be June 21 at Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick. The tournament raises money to support new programs, services, equipment and technology for Kennewick General Hospital. Registration is open for morning and afternoon tee times and will close June 14.  The team entry …

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Networking

Apr
2013

Deeney joins APS David Deeney has joined American Payment Solutions, a merchant services provider with corporate offices in Mesa, Ariz., as a senior business development manager. Deeney, formerly of Washington State University and Northwest Public Radio & Television, is the Northwest representative for APS and will focus on expanding merchant credit and debit card services …

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New businesses/moves

Apr
2013

  NEW BUSINESS Shakefoot.com is up and running online. The website offers bartering through classified advertisements for individuals, businesses and organizations. Enrick Francisco of West Richland owns the company. For more information, visit shakefoot.com.   MOVES Charter Business and Charter Media has moved into the HAPO Business Complex at 7601 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick. …

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Shoptalk

Mar
2013

Hispanic awards nominations sought The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to nominate outstanding Latinos and Latinas for the 2013 Shining Lights Leadership Awards. They will be honored at a gala on Friday, April 20. The event recognizes those who work to make our community a better place to live. Submit your nominations in …

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New business openings, moves, closures, ownership changes

Mar
2013

NEWS TTAP Construction Services has opened at 1407 N. Young St. in Kennewick. The business handles excavation construction and project management. Business hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To contact the business call 440-3273.   3 Rivers Feed and Irrigation has opened at 4390 W. Van Giesen St., in West Richland. …

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Shoptalk

Feb
2013

Dade Moeller establishes subsidiary Dade Moeller, specializing in radiological and environmental health services, announces establishment of its new subsidiary, Dade Moeller Health Group LLC. The new subsidiary is strategic for Dade Moeller and supports the firm’s ongoing growth and diversification within the health care industry. The subsidiary will help extend the firm’s radiation protection, occupational …

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Networking

Feb
2013

Azure promoted Stacey Azure has been promoted to communications specialist at Franklin Public Utilities District. Azure, who was formerly the administration assistant for Franklin PUD’s public affairs department, will be responsible for communicating local and regional issues to customers, as well as managing the utility website and coordinating community activities.   Lee named district manager …

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