Nine family members work between Viera’s two bakeriesEulogio Zarate considers himself a fan of weather reports.The manager of Viera’s Bakery said he can tell when business is good based on the weather.“We always get excited as a business when it’s raining or cold,” he said while standing behind the counter at...
Jerad Groth owns Pasco Allstate agency, his dad owns one in RichlandJerad Groth didn’t plan to follow his father’s footsteps into the insurance business.But he’s glad he did.The young entrepreneur bought an established Allstate agency in Pasco in 2011 at age 25.“Since 2011, we’ve nearly doubled our clientele and grown...
By Beau RuffLet’s assume that the patriarch of a local manufacturing business is ready to determine the best way to transition ownership of the business to his daughter. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesThe patriarch, John, and his wife, Jane, are ready to hand over the reins and move into retirement. Still,...
For many people, co-workers are an extension of family.They share stories around the water cooler, celebrate birthdays with office cupcakes or luncheons, step up to help when times get rough and exchange gifts around the holidays.But for some employees, like those working at Brutzman’s Office Solutions in Richland and Tippett...
Zak O’Brien knows how important it is to take care of customers.If you don’t do that, you’re not in business very long.O’Brien Construction Company Inc. has always understood this fact.It’s a reason the Kennewick company has been in business for close to 44 years.“My dad started this business in 1973,”...
Three generations of the Carroll family have made Richland Bell Furniture the go-to Tri-City store for quality home furnishings and good old-fashioned customer service.[blockquote quote="Good customer service never goes out of style.." source="Pete Carroll, owner of Richland Bell Furniture" align="right" max_width="300px"]When Joe Carroll first opened his store 68 years ago,...
