By Robert HarringtonA cohesive and well-researched strategy for a wine andbeverage list is a key component of a successful restaurant, bar or tastingroom. This approach entails defining and assessing competitors,identifying targeted customers and what sort of menu approach is likely to bemost successful. Once these aspects are identified, better decisions...
Brief background about your hotel:The late Tom Drumheller, with Escape Lodging of CannonBeach, Oregon, worked on the Lodge at Columbia Point hotel project for morethan 12 years. He finally broke ground on his dream in September 2015. He grewup in Walla Walla and had the vision for a boutique winery-themed...
Steakhouse to feature traditional dishes from owners’ native countryUPDATE: Boiada Brazilian Grill is opening Thursday, May 30. It’shard to contain the excitement and enthusiasm shared by two families planningto open what’s thought to be the Tri-Cities’ first traditional Brazilian steakhouse.“Wewant to bring the music, the culture, the happiness. Brazilians are...
As long asMother Nature cooperates, renovations will begin in April at Hawthorne Court, asenior living facility in Kennewick. The retirement community at 524 N. Ely St. is home to more than 100residents, and has a mix of apartments for independent and assisted living.It’s managed by Leisure Care, which has retirement...
A Boise-based belt trailer manufacturer plans to open asales and service center this spring in Pasco.Trinity Trailer Mfg. Inc. will offer new and usedtrailers at 1907 E. James St. in Pasco. Trinity plans to renovate the existing8,800-square-foot building and property. The location also will be home to a parts and servicecenter...
Six key areas emerged when 4,500 Tri-Citians sharedtheir priorities for the region’s future.The top focus areas — education, prosperity, inclusion,agriculture, thriving life and energy — were unveiled last month after nearly ayear of working to better understand what citizens want to see develop inTri-Cities over the next decade.Dubbed MyTri2030, the...
The Tri-Cities Local Business Association is growing itsmembership by focusing on building a strong relationship with Hanfordcontractors, and keeping its lens on the future of the site, rather than itspast. Most members of the nonprofit are second-tiersubcontractors focused on the cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy site inRichland. “Many...
By Beau RuffAnindividual or a business can engage (i.e., contract) with another as anemployee or an independent contractor. The business owner is usually betterserved if he or she can categorize a worker as an independent contractor ratherthan an employee. Infact, most business owners would probably prefer all independent contractorsrather than...
When it comes to standing out in acrowded marketplace — online or otherwise — strategy is important. Forcompanies, B2B trade shows and expos are no different. (B2B is short for business-to-business.)In fact, pop-up banners and blacktablecloths are not cutting it anymore.“There are lot of opportunities to reach your audience, but...
Aretired educator with a heart for hockey and a longtime board member andproponent for Grace Clinic have been named the 2018 Kennewick Man and Woman ofthe Year.Receiving the honors were Jenny Olson, a teacher in theKennewick School District for 30 years, and Mark Brault, current president ofGrace Clinic, a Kennewick...
