By Robert J. HarringtonHospitality and tourism make up one of the largest industries in the United States. At the same time, the market is saturated with competition, and consumer expectations are evolving. Robert HarringtonIn changing times, how can hospitality businesses change to meet the needs of their customers and still...
With vacation rentals opening their doors throughout the Mid-Columbia and Uber now available across the Tri-Cities, it’s becoming easier than ever for visitors to connect with locals and seek out a unique, personalized travel experience.Nearly 150 vacation rental properties are available in and around the Tri-Cities.Tri-City tourism is big business,...
Trucks & Auto Auctions, a Musser Bros. affiliate, plans 8,000-square-foot facilityTri-City car and truck buyers can kick back in theater-style seats to bid on vehicles at a new Pasco auction business this fall.Trucks & Auto Auctions, a Musser Bros. Inc. affiliate, is building a new 8,000-square-foot facility just off Argent...
Remodeling to begin in September, with Legacy High’s new building opening in 2019Kennewick’s alternative high school is getting a new home as the school district makes way for a new Kennewick High School about three years from now.Legacy High currently sits next to the Kennewick High School Annex on South...
The Tri-Cities Airport expects to see several million dollars in new hangar construction this year in Pasco.Airport Director Buck Taft said three new planned hangars will help to create a good mix of general and commercial aviation offerings at the airport.The airport is home to more than 120 fixed-wing aircraft,...
RE/MAX at 8200 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick soon will be welcoming new neighbors.Prime Development Group, based out of Tumwater, Washington, is seeking tenants for a 10,000-square-foot professional building. Construction is expected to begin this spring.“It’s a little more modern than the existing (Re/Max) building. It’s going to look pretty...
Construction of a 13,200-square-foot commercial building is expected to begin in early April on one of the last buildable lots near Steptoe Street and Gage Boulevard. Jason ZookJason Zook, owner of Smile-A-Mile Painting of Kennewick, will be moving his growing business into the new $1.2 million building at 8804 W....
By Kevin Blocker, Spokane Journal of BusinessA Coeur d’Alene-based company recently laid off four employees as a direct consequence of Vandervert Construction Inc. entering into receivership.Aaron Kayser, owner of Innovative Electrical Solutions LLC, said the workers were dedicated exclusively to working on projects for the now-shuttered Spokane-based general contractor.“I don’t...
The Kitchen at Barnard Griffin recently completed a major kitchen remodeling project and rolled out a new menu.The kitchen, adjacent to the Richland winery at 878 Tulip Lane, was expanded and the existing wine bar kitchen received an upgrade.The full-service restaurant focuses on fresh, local cuisine with options ranging from small bites...
STEM education got a $3.5 million boost in the Finley School District.The recently completed new construction and remodeling project aims to bolster the district’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, and agriculture focus at Finley’s River View High School.Called the CTE Center, which is short for Career and Technical...
