The Tri-Cities now has a walk-in veterinary clinic to handle daytime pet emergencies.Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care opened this month in the Southridge area of Kennewick.“We’re trying to fill a gap in the community,” said owner and veterinarian Dr. Sheila Erickson, who explained that previously there was no place...
A group of Tri-City entrepreneurs hope to cash in on their new venture without traditional money.Their online virtual pet store allows customers to buy cartoon pets using digital currencies called cryptocurrencies.The crypto pets in the TricitiesCrypto store, called Tron Dogs, can be used as characters in an online game called...
Few people can say their career took off by making unicorns.Paul Labrie credits the thousand or so sculpted glass unicorns he made while in college to help cover his school expenses until he began working full time as a glass artist. Today, his work is featured in galleries across the...
Nicole Derryberry said she’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s just been a matter of finding the right business niche.And she thinks she’s found it with 9Round.She and her husband, Jeff, are opening the franchise this month at 321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Suite B, in Kennewick.“I want to help...
Your spring cleaning could result in more than just a pared down closet — it could benefit women in crisis.Emerald Studios owner Faith Hovde is holding a campaign called Purge For a Purpose to encourage women to donate clothes and accessories they no longer need, so that they can assist...
Four years ago, the Kadlec Foundation kicked off a new donor program called K-Life to allow people to make an investment in local health care while enjoying the tax savings benefits of a charitable trust.K-Life uses a pooled income fund with three major benefits: bypassing capital gains taxes, increased lifetime...
Brief background of your business: Visit Tri-Cities is one of the Tri-Cities’ most significant drivers of economic development. Formed in 1969, we are a local nonprofit that aggressively promotes tourism to create a diverse economy for our region. Number of employees you oversee: 14 How did you land your current role? I believe...
The Tri-Cities’ only flamenco, ballet and martial arts school is open for business and accepting new members.Find Your Center’s mission is to make dance and martial arts accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability or background.A Pasco retiree said she feels more graceful and balanced after taking ballet classes created...
Carlos Roman knew when he was young he wanted to be an independent businessman.And the 1996 Othello High School graduate is well on his way.Roman, together with his father-in-law, Ambrocio Barajas, owns four Caballero Western Wear stores in four Eastern Washington cities, including his newest store at 515 W. Lewis...
A Tri-City-area aviation enthusiast, raised by a father with a helicopter hobby, worked alongside his dad as a curious 12-year-old, often pedaling several miles on his bike to pick up parts for their projects.Fast forward to the end of February this year. Nick Hertelendy of West Richland attended the 2018...
