If my business has filed for bankruptcy and I am required to remain with the business until it’s complete, can I establish a new business as well?

An Idaho-based bank is heading to the Tri-Cities market this summer.

STCU has named a new permanent president and CEO, the sixth in its 91-year history and its first woman.

By setting up sound financial practices and making a plan for where you’d like to get to, business leaders and consumers alike will be better positioned to stay on track and meet their goals.

State officials say they expect the loans to be especially helpful for seasonal businesses, such as event venues, florists, caterers and tourism-focused enterprise.

STCU’s CEO will pursue other endeavors after serving as president and CEO of the Liberty Lake-based credit union for more than seven years.

Oregon-based Community Bank’s 10 branches in southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon will close Friday to integrate into the credit union after months of preparation, according to a release. They will remain closed on Monday before reopening on the following day. 

The credit union has six branches spread across the Tri-Cities. It was not disclosed whether any of the planned layoffs would be among staff at those locations. 

The agriculture-focused cooperative lending group recently launched the application window for its New Producer Grant program, which provides successful applicants $15,000, as well as educational support and mentoring to support their agricultural ventures. 

HAPO Community Credit Union’s pending acquisition of Community First Bank has led the financial institution to buy land for a new home for its growing team.