Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business

Four years ago, Carbitex bet its future on footwear – it’s paying off

By Wendy Culverwell | November 2021

Carbitex Inc., the Kennewick tech manufacturer that turns carbon fabric into flexible carbon composites, had a choice to make when it debuted in 2012. Its patented, flexible-yet-rigid composite material could be used in any number of products. Junus Khan, founder and chairman, had to figure out which one to target. Four years ago, Khan and…

Local News

Regional entrepreneurs Christina Lomasney, left, and Paul Carlisle have signed on to serve as mentors in Washington State University Tri-Cities’ new Entrepreneurs in Residence program. The program aims to connect students to these successful entrepreneurs for coaching and connections. (Courtesy WSU Tri-Cities)

WSU Tri-Cities launches new entrepreneur mentorship program

By TCAJOB Staff | November 2021

Washington State University Tri-Cities has launched a new Entrepreneurs in Residence program to provide students with direct connections to successful entrepreneurs for mentorship opportunities. Through...

Business Briefs – November 2021

By TCAJOB Staff | November 2021

New apartment project honors pioneering builder

By Wendy Culverwell | November 2021

Real Estate & Construction

Bill and Cheri Smoot, founders of Pepper Preppers LLC, are buying the former Benton City fire station, 713 Ninth St., as a new home for their hot sauce business and related ventures. (Courtesy Pepper Preppers LLC )

Pepper Preppers heating up old Benton City fire station

By Wendy Culverwell | November 2021

A former fire station in the heart of Benton City will be the new home of Pepper Preppers LLC, a hot sauce business,...

Real Estate & Construction Briefs – November 2021

By TCAJOB Staff | November 2021

Arts Center group starts fresh with new executive director

By Wendy Culverwell | November 2021

Monthly Focuses

Q&A with Jason Mercier

By TCAJOB Staff | November 2021

Washington Policy Center Government Reform Director Jason Mercier What is the Washington Policy Center? Washington Policy Center (WPC) is an independent, nonprofit think tank that...