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.
  • Washington Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting Feb 7 – Feb 10
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center & Toyota Center, Kennewick
  • BOMA General Membership luncheon Feb 15 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Location
    Shilo Inn Richland
  • Fourth Annual Green Professionals Conference Feb 16 8:00am – 6:00pm
    Location
    Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Ore.
    Description

    The 2012 conference will expand the educational tracks (energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainability and job growth) to include food sustainability, urban development, habitat restoration and the electric vehicle market. As with previous years, the conference will include career services for students and job-seekers and an exhibit hall for sponsors and exhibitors to demonstrate their offerings to current industry leaders and recruit a new generation of green professionals.

  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunceon Feb 21 11:30am
    Location
    TRAC, Pasco
    Description
    RSVP 542-0933
  • Business Development University: Taming the Lion — Preparing Your Small Business for Tax Season Feb 23 1:00pm – 3:00pm
    Location
    Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite C, Kennewick
  • 11th Annual Wine Fete Auction for the Children's Developmental Center Feb 25 5:30pm
    Location
    Meadow Springs Country Club, Richland
    Description
    For tickets, sponsorship or additional information, call 735-1062 ext. 249.
  • Meet the Buyer: Doing Business with the Ports Feb 28 9:00am – 10:30am
    Location
    Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite C, Kennewick
    Description
    RSVP 736-0510
  • Introduction to Government Contracting 101 Mar 9 9:00am – 10:30am
    Location
    Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd, Suite C, Kennewick
    Description
    RSVP 736-0510
  • Run for Ribbons Mar 17 10:00am
    Location
    Howard Amon Park, Richland
    Description
    5K and 1 mile run and walk to support local cancer patients and their families. All funds raised from the event stay in the local community. Particiapnts receive event t-shirt.

    Cost is $25 for adults/$15 for youth.

    8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. RibbonFest Cancer Awareness Fair

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m. All ages celebration at Jacksons in Richland with food and drink specials.

    Register online at www.runforribbons.org or by phone at 737-3414.
  • Pooch & Pal Run & Walk Mar 24 9:00am
    Location
    Columbia Point Marina
    Description
    Annual fundraiser to benefit Pet Over Population Prevention (POPP), a local nonprofit, volunteer, no-kill, pet organization dedicated to finding forever homes for homeless dogs and cats.

    Event includes a 1 mile, 5K and 10K fun runs or walks. The course follows the Columbia River Trail with quick turnarounds at the half-way marks of all races in Howard Amon Park.

    Entry fee is $25, which include t-shirt, dog ears and scarf, available for those who register by 3/16/12.

    To register on the day of the event, cost is $20.

    Social dogs are welcome to run or walk with their humans at no charge.

    For information, call Kim Hobbick at 947-4982 or email khobbick@charter.net.
  • Perfect Harmony Mar 31 6:00pm – 10:00pm
    Location
    Meadow Springs Country Club, Richland
    Description
    Gourmet dinner with wine pairing and live and silent auctions to benefit the Mid-Columbia Symphony. Tickets are $125 each. For more information call 943-6602.
  • PTAC Class: Developing your cabability statement Feb 15 9:00am – 10:00am
    Location
    Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
    Description
    For information or to register, call 736-0510.
  • Building Bridges networking event Feb 15 5:00pm – 7:00pm
    Location
    Franklin County Historical Museum, 305 N. Fourth Ave., Pasco
    Description
    Join the Pasco, West Richland, Hispanic and Benton City Chambers of Commerce for a fun, no cost networking event with local wines and appetizers.
  • Tri-Cities Legislative Council Annual Trip to Olympia Feb 16 – Feb 17
    Location
    Description
    Registration deadline is Jan. 27.

    Packages are $350, which includes bus transportation from Tri-Cities to Olympia, hotel, meals, materials and reception.

    $60 for bus only, $145 for hotel only, $180 for meals, materials & reception; or $35 for legislative reception only.

    For information call Kim Richards at 736-0510.
  • Legislative Wake Up Call, Washington Policy Center Feb 22 7:00am – 8:00am
    Location
    Tri-Cities Visitor and Business Center
  • 2012 Regional Home & Garden Show Feb 24 11:00am – Feb 26 5:00pm
    Location
    TRAC, Pasco
  • A Night on the Town Benefit for Pasco Education Foundation Feb 25 6:00pm
    Location
    Pasco Red Lion Hotel
    Description
    Tickets are $35 per person, which includes dinner and dancing. For information, tickets or sponsorships, contact Melanie Norris at pascoedfoundation@gmail.com or call 531-3801.
  • West Richland Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon Mar 7 12:00pm
    Location
    Sandberg Event Center, West Richland
    Description
    RSVP 967-0521
  • Start Smart Workshop Mar 12 6:30pm
    Location
    Richland Public Library
    Description
    Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties. Participants develop an action plan and receive a step-by-step workbook. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 for up to 2 people.
  • 5th Annual Shaping Minds, Building Futures Scholarship Dinner Mar 17
    Location
    Pasco Red Lion
    Description
    Fundraising event for Columbia Basin College Foundation scholarship fund. For more information call Nancy Adams at 542-4721.
  • Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Mar 28 11:00am – 1:30pm
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center
    Description
    For event and sponsorship information contact Kim Richards, Event Director, at 736-0510 or kim.richards@tricityregionalchamber.com.
  • Seventh Annual Fur Ball Apr 7
    Location
    Three Rivers Convention Center
    Description
    Tickets are $40 each until Jan. 1; $45 after Jan. 1. For information or to buy tickets, call Judy Di Piazza at 509-374-7309 or email artisticportraits@charter.net.
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