Thirteen Tri-Cities businesses have emerged from a competitive field of applicants to be named this year’s Best Places to Work. 

Each year, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business shines a spotlight on the region’s top employers who are creating exceptional workplace cultures that truly stand out. 

To ensure a fair and rigorous evaluation, the Journal of Business partners with Workforce Research Group, a nationally recognized firm that specializes in measuring employee satisfaction and engagement across the U.S. 

Participating organizations go through an in-depth survey process that puts their workplace practices to the test – and this year’s honorees rose to the top. 

“It isn’t a popularity contest. Employees are ranking their employers through these anonymous surveys,” said Tiffany Lundstrom, associate publisher for sales at the Journal of Business. 

A Nov. 12 awards program revealed which of the 13 companies ranked highest on the list. 

The 2026 winners, ranked in order, are: 

1. INTERA Inc. 
2. Visit Tri-Cities 
3. Jacob and Rhodes – Heating and Air Conditioning 
4. HFG Trust 
5. GFG Financial 
6. Baker Boyer 
7. Elijah Family Homes 
8. Columbia Ability Alliance 
9. Abadan 
10. Burnham RNG 
11. Gravis Law 
12. Yakima Federal Savings & Loan 
13. HAPO Community Credit Union 

To see event photo gallery, click here.