Datebook

This page provides you with information on upcoming business events in the Tri-Cities. If you do not see your event listed here, please submit your event so that we can get the word out! This is a free service to promote business in the Tri-Cities.
  • Group Health Medicare Advantage seminar Sep 7 10:00am – 10:00am
    Location
    1009 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick
  • Building Bridge Networking Event Sep 8 5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Location
    Area Chambers
    Description
    RSVP to Pasco Chamber of Commerce at 547-9755
  • Dinner in the Dark Sep 9 6:00pm
    Location
    Clarion Hotel, 1515 George Washington Way, Richland
    Description
    Fundraising event for the Edith Bishel Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Tickets are $35 per person. Tables of 8 available for $300. For information or to buy tickets, call 735-0699.
  • Parade of Homes Sep 11 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Location
    various
  • Parade of Homes Sep 12 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Location
    various
    Description
    Tickets available at all area Sun Mart locations.
  • Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Golf Classic Sep 13
    Location
    Meadow Springs Country Club
    Description
    Flights start at 8 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $950 per team or $240 per person, which includes lunch, dinner, cart & game package. For information or to register, call 736-0510.
  • American Society for Quality, Columbia Basin Section dinner meeting Sep 14 5:30pm
    Location
    Shilo Inn, Richland
    Description
    Angelica Reyes, Infinia Corp.'s manager of compliance, will be the speaker. Check-in and networking at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., followed by presentation at 7 p.m. Cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members or $5 for presentation only. Register by Sept. 9 by e-mailing panda_2@charter.net or by calling 371-2221 with name, phone number, company affiliation and type of reservation.
  • Parade of Homes Sep 18 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Location
    various
    Description
    Tickets available at all area Sun Mart locations.
  • Carnival by the Canal Sep 18 6:00pm – 7:00pm
    Location
    Pasco Red Lion Hotel
    Description
    Formal masquerade ball to benefit the Pasco Chamber of Commerce.
  • National Association of Women in Construction meeting Sep 22
    Location
    HBA office, 10001 W. Clearwater, Kennewick
  • Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Network Tri-Cities Luncheon Sep 22 11:30am – 1:30pm
    Location
    Red Lion Columbia Center, 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Kennewick
    Description
    State of the Ports luncheon. Cost is $18 for members, $22 for others; RSVP by Sept. 17 at 736-0510 or to info@tricityregionalchamber.com
  • The Arc of Tri-Cities Annual Breakfast Sep 23 7:00am – 8:00am
    Location
    Red Lion, Richland
    Description
    Breakfast to create awareness about The Arc's capital campaign. The Arc provides 14 services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Those interested in attending or contributing to the capital campaign may call Cathy Preston at The Arc at 946-5157 ext. 201.
  • Business Development University: Tips, Tools & Training for Maximizing your Trade Show Experience Sep 23 1:00pm – 3:00pm
    Location
    Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
    Description
    Sponsored by the Tri-City Regional Chamber and Bank Reale. Speakers will be Vicki Monteagudo of MM3 Marketing and Jeff Backstrom, of Skyline Inland NW. Cost is $20 for members or $30 for others.
  • Fifth Annual Domestic Violence Services Golf Tournament Sep 24
    Location
    Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Kennewick
    Description
    Call 735-1295 for information
  • Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference Sep 29 – Sep 30
    Location
    Spokane Convention Center
    Description
    Two-day event is sponsored by the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board and the Department of Labor & Industries. Conference includes a demo hall, exhibits, workshops and 37th Annual Poletop Rescue Competition and 13th Annual Forklift Rodeo. Registration is $160 per person through Aug. 31 and $180 through Sept. 28. $200 at the door. Groups of 10 or more receives a $50 discount per attendee. Students and apprentices pay $25. Online registration available through Sept. 28. For information, call 1-888-451-2004.
  • Retirement Planning Today Session A Sep 30 6:30pm
    Location
    Consolidated Information Center, WSU Tri-Cities
    Description
    Cost is $69 and each attendee may bring a spouse or guest at no additional charge, although only one workbook is provided with tuition. Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling 509-372-7606.
  • Washington Policy Center 2010 Annual Dinner Simulcast Oct 6 6:00pm – 9:30pm
    Location
    The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Spokane
    Description
    Cost is $49 for individual tickets or $350 for table of eight. Includes dinner and live video coverage of Bellevue event, including guest speakers Charles Krauthammer and Brian Sonntag. For information or to RSVP, contact Chris Cargill at 509-570-2384.
  • Speed Networking Oct 7 8:00am – 9:30am
    Location
    Country Gentleman Restaurant, 9221 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick
    Description
    Cost is $15 for members, $22 for others. RSVP by Oct. 5 at 736-0510 or info@tricityregionalchamber.com
  • Retirement Planning Today Session A Oct 7 6:30pm
    Location
    Consolidated Information Center, WSU Tri-Cities
    Description
    Cost is $69 and each attendee may bring a spouse or guest at no additional charge, although only one workbook is provided with tuition. Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling 509-372-7606.
  • Retirement Planning Today, Session B Oct 9 9:00am
    Location
    Consolidated Information Center, WSU Tri-Cities
    Description
    Cost is $69 and each attendee may bring a spouse or guest at no additional charge, although only one workbook is provided with tuition. Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling 509-372-7606.
  • Columbia River Basin Chapter, Project Management Institute Professional Development Education Event Oct 12 8:00am – Oct 13 4:00pm
    Location
    Shilo Inn, Richland
    Description
    For information, call Terri Fookes at 509-528-0662.
  • Retirement Planning Today, Session B Oct 16 9:00am
    Location
    Consolidated Information Center, WSU Tri-Cities
    Description
    Cost is $69 and each attendee may bring a spouse or guest at no additional charge, although only one workbook is provided with tuition. Advance registration and payment is required. Register by calling 509-372-7606.
  • National Association of Women in Construction meeting Oct 20 1:00am
    Location
    HBA office, 10001 W. Clearwater, Kennewick
  • Make A Difference Day Oct 23 9:00am – 1:00pm
    Location
    Goethals Park, Richland
    Description
    Anyone can participate! Come help create a hands-on nature experience for kids and provide park diversity in our community! Bring your work gloves and your tools. We will be creating a creek, building a bridge, planting native plants and more. All participants receive a t-shirt and lunch. For donations, volunteer questions or sponsorship opportunities, call Hollie Logan at 308-3528 or Phil Pinard at 942-7463.
  • Brad Worthley Seminar: How to Coach Your Employees, Peers or Supervisor Nov 5 8:00am – 8:00am
    Location
    Byron Gjerde Center, Columbia Basin College, Pasco
    Description
    Cost $59 per person or $140 for three attendees. RSVP by Nov. 3 to the Chamber at 736-0510 or to info@tricityregionalchamber.com.
  • Third Annual Wine Industry Financial Seminar Dec 1 9:00am – 4:30pm
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick
    Description
    Comprehensive seminar targets wine industry owners, financial executives, controllers and general managers and will focus on tax credits, health care reform impacts, business and marketing essentials, cost of sustainability and contracting issues. The cost is $95 if registered by Sept. 1 and $125 thereafter, which includes copies of all presentations, continental breakfast, lunch and networking wine reception. For more information, call 509-782-1108.
  • National Association of Women in Construction Holiday Social Dec 21 – Dec 22
    Location
    TBA
  • Port of Benton regular commission meeting Sep 8 8:30am
    Location
    Benton Public Utility District Conference Room, 250 N. Gap Road, Prosser
  • Hands Across the Community, 2010 United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties campaign kickoff Sep 9 7:30am – 9:00am
    Location
    Clarion Hotel, Richland
    Description
    Melanie Schmitt, the 2010 campaign chairperson, will give details about the plan for the upcoming 2010 campaign. Breakfast will be served. Cost is $20 per person and tables of eight are available. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kristine Cody at 783-4102 or kcody@unitedway-bfco.com.
  • Young Professionals of Tri-Cities Professional Revolution Sep 10 5:30pm – 7:00pm
    Location
    Cheese Louise, 619 The Parkway, Richland
    Description
    Discussion will be on Tim Sander's "Saving the World at Work"
  • Free breast & cervical cancer screenings Sep 11 9:00am – 12:00pm
    Location
    KGH Medical Mall, 520 N. Young Street, Kennewick
    Description
    The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is working with area hospitals to ensure that no woman goes without regular pap smears and mammograms because of an inability to pay. Generous donations to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation from Tough Enough to Wear Pink night have made this free screening available. The screening is for uninsured and under-insured women ages 18 and over. Women over 40 will receive a free mammogram, as appropriate. Examinations are provided by licensed local practitioners. Appointments are required and on a first-come, first-served based. For more information or to make an appointment, call 509-737-3420.
  • Lourdes Family Fun Day Sep 12 12:00pm – 4:00pm
    Location
    Lourdes West Pasco, Corner of Road 68 and Wrigley Drive in Pasco
    Description
    Food, entertainment, games, drawings, prizes, safety information, bounce house, coloring contest and more.
  • Pasco Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum Luncheon Sep 13 11:30am – 1:30pm
    Location
    Pasco Red Lion
    Description
    RSVP at 547-9755
  • Parade of Homes Sep 15 1:00pm – 7:00pm
    Location
    various
    Description
    Tickets available at all area Sun Mart locations.
  • West Richland Harvest Festival and Un-boat Rally Sep 18 11:00am – 3:00pm
    Location
    Flat Top Park, West Richland
    Description
    There will be childrens' activities, entertainment, craft vendors and local businesses. The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Merle Johnson at 430-9445 or at mrjohnson50@verizon.net.
  • Parade of Homes Sep 19 9:00am – 5:00pm
    Location
    Various
    Description
    Tickets available at all area Sun Mart locations.
  • Business Crime Prevention Conference Sep 22 7:30am – 5:00pm
    Location
    TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd.
    Description
    Cost is $35 per person. For information or to register, contact Daryl Pearson at 509-526-4046
  • Tri-Cities Research District Speaker Series Sep 22 4:00pm – 5:00pm
    Location
    Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory Auditorium, 335 Q Ave., Richland
    Description
    Speaker David Lucero, director of Alternative Energy Storage at EaglePicher Technologies, will talk about the current landscape for alternative energy storage technologies and what the future may hold for multi-scale storage applications.
  • Mid-Columbia Social Media Club monthly meeting Sep 23 11:30am – 1:00pm
    Location
    Applebee\\\'s Restaurant, Columbia Center
    Description
    Mary Hopkin, managing Editor and Reporter for the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business will be the guest speaker, answering a few questions from local club founder Craig Sutton and the audience about how the Journal uses Social Media. Be sure to attend and come with questions!
  • Suit vs. Replacements Sep 23 6:00pm
    Location
    Gesa Stadium, Pasco
    Description
    The Young Professionals of the Tri-Cities will have its Suits vs. Replacements baseball game, featuring local regional business and government leaders taking on area young professionals. The cost is $12 for reserve box seats, $9 for general admission, $5 for youth ages 12 and under, or $200 for 20 reserve box seats. Tickets are available online at www.tridec.org or at www.youngprofessionalstc.org.
  • Group Health Medicare Advantage seminar Sep 28 6:00pm
    Location
    1009 N. Center Parkway, Kennewick
  • 8th Annual Gesa Smartmap Expo Sep 29 – Sep 30
    Location
    TRAC in Pasco
    Description
    735-1000
  • Cuisine de Vin Oct 2
    Location
    Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City
    Description
    Fundraiser for the Children's Developmental Center. Corporate Sponsorship, in-kind gifts and service opportunities available. Call Jan Hansens at 735-1062 ext. 249
  • Washington Policy Center 2010 Annual Dinner Oct 6 6:00pm – 9:30pm
    Location
    Hyatt Regency Bellevue
    Description
    Featuring Charles Krauthammer, columnist, The Washington Post and FOX News contributor, and State Auditor Brian Sonntag
  • Tri-Cities Livable Sustainable Communities Forum Oct 7
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick
    Description
    Presentations on relationships of sustainability as it relates to human health, land use, economic development, transportation and technology. The workshop will raise awareness among developers, policy makers, planners and professionals about sustainable development practices and how they benefit human health and economic development in communities. The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. For more information, contact Tim Fredrickson at 509-734-5118.
  • Tri-City Health and Fitness Expo Oct 8 11:00pm – Oct 10 1:00am
    Location
    TRAC, Pasco
    Description
    For information call 509-737-1166
  • 22nd Annual Mid-Columbia Duck Race Oct 9
    Location
    Columbia Park, Kennewick
    Description
    Duck race tickets are $5 and purchasers must be at least 18 years old. Grand prize is a 2011 Toyota Camry donated by Toyota of Tri-Cities. Ticket outlets available on the website.
  • Tri-City Independent/Fan Film Festival - TCIF3 Oct 15 6:00pm – Oct 16 10:00pm
    Location
    Battelle Auditorium, Richland
  • Harvest Ball Oct 16 6:00pm
    Location
    Red Lion, Pasco
    Description
    Children's Hospital Guilds of the Tri-Cities' 25th Annual Harvest Ball. Live and silent auctions, dancing to live band. Tickets are $100 per person. Event benefits Seattle Children's Hospital.
  • Harvest Bazaar Oct 22 5:00pm – Oct 23 2:00am
    Location
    Kennewick Senior Center, 500 S. Auburn
    Description
    For vendor information, call 585-4303
  • Business to Business Expo 2010 Oct 27 3:00pm – Oct 28 1:00am
    Location
    TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd. Pasco
    Description
    For vendor or sponsorship information, call 736-0510
  • National Association of Women in Construction meeting Nov 17
    Location
    HBA office, 10001 W. Clearwater, Kennewick
  • Tri-Cities Cougar Classic Dec 19 8:30pm
    Location
    Toyota Center, Kennewick
    Description
    Washington State University basketball doubleheader presented by Gesa Credit Union. 1:30 p.m. women's game; 4:30 p.m. men's game. Tickets $15 or $30; one ticket covers both games. www.wsucougars.com or call 800-g0-cougs.
  • 2011 Washington Wine Grape Growers annual meetings Feb 8 – Feb 11
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center and Toyota Center, Kennewick
    Description
    The annual meeting, convention and trade show is the premier educational opportunity for the Northwest grape and wine industry and features sessions and workshops for growers and wineries. The WAWGG annual meeting is one of the largest events of its kind and draws key industry players including wine grape growers, wineries, winemakers, marketers, product and service providers, educators and media from around the world. The trade show includes more than 160 booths.
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