WPC celebrates new offices
Washington Policy Center will celebrate its new eastern Washington offices with a lunch Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kennewick. WPC board member George Nethercutt will announce the publication date of his new book, In Tune With America at the event. Chris Cargill, WPC’s new Eastern Washington Office Director …
Shoptalk
Feb2010
Networking
Feb2010
BFT employees designated
Susan H. Snowdy, executive assistant/clerk of the Board of Benton Franklin Transit and Delsa G. Pospical, administrative assistant of Ben Franklin Transit have earned designation of Certified Municipal Clerk. The International Institute of Municipal Clerks Inc. makes the designation to clerks who complete certain education requirements, and who have a record of significant …
New, moves, closures, changes
Feb2010
Moves
Beaver’s Furniture has moved to 23 W. First Ave., Suite B in Kennewick. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The phone number is 586-9158.
ClearSource Marketing Solutions has moved to the Columbia Center Heights Executive Suites, 1030 N. Center Pkwy., Suite 321, Kennewick. The phone number is 735-5095. Office hours …
Moves/new/changes
Jan2010
Changes
The Law Offices of Sperline-Telquist-Ziobro-Raekes PLLC has changed its name to Telquist-Ziobro-McMillen PLLC. Rob McMillen, who specializes in creditor, debtor and bankruptcy, has joined the firm. The address is 1333 Columbia Park Trail, Suite 110, Richland. The phone number is 737-8500.
Moves
Para & Associates has moved to 710 George Washington Way, Suite F, in Richland. The …
Shoptalk
Jan2010
Habitat dedicates Women Build home in Kennewick
Habitat for Humanity dedicated its second annual Women Build house in mid-December at 508 S. Yolo Street in Kennewick. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty and homelessness. Through volunteer labor and donations, Habitat builds simple houses and sells them to …
Moves/New/Closures
Dec2009
New
Fallout Crossfit has opened at 1218 Columbia Park Trail in Richland. The fitness franchise is owned by Ben Larkin. The phone number is 735-0340 and the Web address is www.falloutcrossfit.com.
Speak Dog has opened at 1425 Jadwin in Richland. The business offers dog training by appointment. The phone number is 531-1130 and the Web site is …
Networking December 2009
Dec2009
Networking December 2009
Kennewick, Richland share purchaser
In another move to save taxpayer money and increase workplace efficiency, the cities of Richland and Kennewick are forming a partnership between their purchasing divisions. With the Dec. 31 retirement of Richland’s purchasing manager, Mike Mitchell, Kennewick’s purchasing manager John Noble will assume the role for both cities.
Former PNNL interns …
December Shoptalk
Dec2009
Shoptalk December 2009
Home buyer tax credits extended
The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a main residence. It also authorized a credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers. The first-time buyer credit applies to sales through …
Shoptalk
Nov2009
Lott joins EnergySolutions
Lori Lott has joined EnergySolutions as its new public relations-community outreach manager. EnergySolutions works in the safe handling, processing and disposal of nuclear material and has been part of the Tri-Cities community for more than 20 years. Reach her at 375-9881 or lllott@energysolutions.com.
Mayfield joins Chamber as PTAC
Heather Mayfield has joined the Tri-City Regional …
New Businesses and Moves
Oct2009
New Businesses
Critter’s Canine Cleanup offers weekly dog waste removal services and dog food delivery. Call 308-7587 or e-mail critters_canine_cleanup@yahoo.com.
Merchant Patrol Services, based in Wenatchee, has opened an office at 514 E. First Ave. in Kennewick. The company provides security guards and mobile security patrol. For security options and pricing, call Regional Director Mike Auvil at …
