Continuity can be a key to long-term success.It seems to be the case for Abadan Tri-Cities, a Richland company going strong since 1975.“It’s cross-generational. I’m the fourth owner,” said Tyler Best, president and general manager. “Each leader, from John Wells, the original owner, to Lee Pinnell, to my dad, has...
The owners of Barracuda Coffee Company say their popular Richland shop is more than a place to get a mocha, latte or tea. To them, it’s a place to connect with others and build relationships.“This has become our ministry and this is how we want to relate to people,” Michelle...
A Richland man who’s helped file more than 31,000 claims for VA assistance for veterans and their families is quick to shrug off any praise for his work.“I ain’t nothing but a secretary with hairy legs,” said Steve Prince, who served in the Marine Corps.The gruff but kind-hearted 64-year-old works...
Wes Door, who turns 92 this month, has been a jeweler and inventor for most of his life.He owned a storefront in downtown Kennewick for many years before moving his jewelry business to his home at 2214 W. Fourth Ave., in Kennewick in 1970.The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce recently...
When Holly Rojas decided to sell her business, a small screen-printing shop in Prosser, Monica Niemeyer was the person she called to take over.“The former owner thought I’d be a good fit,” Niemeyer explained. “I was involved with the community and brought her quite a few orders.”Niemeyer is the secretary...
A popular Walla Walla furniture store now open in Richland offers customers custom and consignment furniture and eclectic home décor.Main Street Furniture opened a Tri-City branch in November at 950 Keene Road in the Queensgate Village.Kelly and Dave Belcher opened their Walla Walla store at 128 E. Main St. in...
As a child, M’Liss Bierlink loved to play store. She would transform her bedroom into a boutique shop, lining her teddy bears and dolls along the shelves before announcing to her family that she was open for business.[blockquote quote="We love hearing, ‘You never know what you’re going to find here.’"...
When Aaron Hines and his three younger brothers needed a haircut, their dad would plop them down in the kitchen chair and give them a trim.[blockquote quote="It’s the best decision I ever made." source="Aaron Hines, on becoming a barber" align="right" max_width="300px"]“And then my dad decided I should cut their hair...
When Marty and Lenee Taylor put in an offer to buy the old 6th Street Café in downtown Prosser last spring, they had a general idea about what they wanted to do with it.[blockquote quote="We like giving people a chance to experience live music." source="Marty Taylor, owner of Brewminatti" align="right"...
‘Trick ‘em out’ is a slogan used by 4x4 enthusiasts across the United States. But for the past few years, Mid-Columbia residents haven’t had a ready source for the after-market lift kits, bumpers, tires, suspension, body armor and other accessories popular for customizing their 4x4s, according to Makaila Holstein, manager...
