Camping World Holdings Inc., the nation’s largest network of RV-centric retail locations, recently signed an agreement to buy Russ Dean RV in Pasco.“Over the past 40 years, Russ Dean RV has established itself as a successful and well-known RV dealership in the state of Washington,” said Marcus Lemonis, chairman and...
Two experienced hospital executives have been named to head up the new Trios Health leadership team.The changes come on the heels of the Trios Heath sale to RCCH HealthCare Partners of Tennessee on Aug. 4.The hospital is now operated as a joint venture between RCCH HealthCare Partners and UW Medicine,...
The city of Richland would be a great place to retire, according to an August story in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.The magazine sought places with moderate living costs, first-class health care and plenty to see and do and highlighted nine cities.Kiplinger’s touted Richland’s 300 days of sunshine, burgeoning wine industry,...
Finding a parking space at the busy Kennewick Costco store soon may get easier.Construction on a designated employee parking lot behind the store is expected to free up more parking spots for customers, according to Kennewick Costco officials.The new lot at the corner of West Quinault Avenue and West Grandridge...
While the Tri-Cities will add 10 more movie screens later this year when Kennewick Fairchild Cinemas opens, it will lose eight screens at the Columbia Center mall.The Regal 8 Cinemas will shut down later this summer to make room for a larger retail space, said Barbara Johnson, general manager for Kennewick’s...
A proposed facility to develop advanced manufacturing technologies is no longer in the cards for Richland.Richland was removed about six months ago as the site when the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, or CESMII, went through an internal reorganization, said Howard Goldberg, the institute’s vice president for business development.Right...
By Ted Escobar, Daily Sun NewsSunnyside is closer to 200 new year-around jobs thanks to Ostrom Mushroom Farms LLC acquiring funding for its new state-of-the-art composting and operating platform at the Port of Sunnyside.Ascendant Partners Inc. of Colorado recently announced a $45 million financing package for Ostrom, the largest commercial...
By Marilou SheaHave you noticed that farm stands are few and far between these days with the success of our local farmers’ markets? I’m almost sure I heard a collective sigh when the popular Cool Slice stand shuttered its bins in Pasco two years ago. One of the reasons is...
By D. Patrick JonesRemember the phrase, “It’s the economy, stupid?” It certainly is true when assessing the state of regional lending. Let’s walk through what the economy does for the regional financial sector. But first, a word about the sector.The “credit intermediation” industry – largely banks and credit unions –...
Eric Pearson, CEO of Community First BankBrief background of your business:Community First Bank started 20 years ago and is the only locally-owned bank in the Tri-City market. We specialize in commercial, mortgage and construction lending, as well as banking for clients who desire a consultative relationship with their financial institution....
