The Tri-Cities’ self-proclaimed “local liberal rag” has new owners and publishers dedicated to keeping the scrappy two-year-old independent paper in print.Adam Brault, owner of &yet, and Sarah Bray, &yet’s chief of strategy, bought Tumbleweird — an eclectic alternative community zine (that’s short for “magazine”) in October.The 10-year-old Richland-based &yet is...
The Benton City Les Schwab store has joined the Tire Centers Inc. family, which has been servicing the Yakima Valley for more than 60 years.Phil Winterholler operates the Benton City store at 744 Ninth St. He became an independent owner of a Wapato store in 1998. The 403 W. First...
After almost 50 years in the same location, Pasco Vision Clinic is moving to a building with better visibility.The business will remain in Pasco but will transition to 2715 W. Court St. around the first of the year, once the inside of a former furniture store is remodeled.Dr. Cory Manley...
By Annie FowlerTucked away in a small building at 1505 W. Kennewick Ave. is one man’s dream.Just Joel’s, a small diner that features homemade breakfast and lunch, had a banner first year, which nearly brings owner Joel Watson to tears when he talks about it.“When you come here, the food...
Two Red Mountain wineries are collaborating on a special vintage this year in honor of their 40th anniversary.In 1978, Barnard Griffin’s founder Rob Griffin produced the first Red Mountain commercial wine using grapes grown by John Williams and Jim Holmes at their Kiona Estate vineyard outside Benton City.Forty years later,...
By D. Patrick JonesIt’s human nature to keep score. Look at all the stats in the sports pages. Or the various top 10 rankings of U.S. cities. So, too, with economic development.An overriding goal of nearly all communities is to create jobs. Chambers of commerce, local government and economic development organizations often keep score...
A historic Prosser home converted into an established restaurant is on the market for an eager entrepreneur.Jeremy’s 1896 Public House, an eatery and pub at 1232 Wine Country Road, once was home to the first Prosser mayor, E.W. Taylor. It’s been Sue and Dick Poteet’s restaurant for the past four...
By Paul CaseyOne of the greatest predictors of success for entrepreneurs is goal orientation. Goals are dreams with a deadline. Paul Casey,SCORE Mid-Columbia’Tis the season to set your annual business goals and ensure they fit into your long-term vision for success.Prepare for the goal-setting process. In advance, self-evaluate against key...
Notice more food trucks opening brick-and-mortar locations? It’s a growing trend in the Tri-City food scene, accelerated in part by incubators like the Pasco Specialty Kitchen.Once mobile food vendors like Fresh Out The Box, Hot Tamales, Foodies and Mercy’s Pizza Taco have graduated from food truck to sit-down restaurants.And more...
A resort, restaurants and retail topped the list of the most-read stories on the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ website in 2018.News about the opening of Eritage Resort in Walla Walla and the demolition of Regal Cinemas at Columbia Center mall to make way for Dick’s Sporting Goods received the...
