Airport officials expected more but winter weather, pilot shortage took tollThe Tri-Cities Airport saw a modest growth of 723 additional passengers last year despite facing the challenges of a harsh winter and the loss of more than 35,000 available seats, the result of a reduction in available flights.That’s fewer than...
Organizations form NW IMPACT to advance research in materials scienceA closer collaboration between the top scientific brains at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington could fuel future discoveries.PNNL and UW’s new partnership aims to power advancements in materials that transform energy, telecommunications, medicine, information technology and other...
By Dave Leder, Yakima Valley Business TimesOne of the Tri-Cities’ best-known bakeries soon will have a presence in Yakima.Viera’s Bakery & Deli, with two locations in Pasco, could open as soon as March 1 at 516 W. Lincoln Ave., next to Cost Less Carpets and the Safeway fuel station.The Viera...
Sunrise Vet Clinic’s new owner has plans for building, technology improvements Sunrise Veterinary Clinic in Benton City kicked off the new year with a change of ownership, new hires and plans for several improvements.Dr. Sharon Molton took over the 2,800-square-foot, full-service practice for companion animals and the active customer base...
Ron Morris buys BIG Print Shop, Digital Image Tri-Cities in 2017Ron Morris spent decades learning the ins and outs of the printing world and within a span of six months last year, he bought two printing businesses, both of which he used to work at.The tale of how he became...
By Kris JohnsonWashington’s economy is the envy of many states across the country. Job growth in our urban areas is booming and cranes pepper the Seattle and Bellevue skylines. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington BusinessAll that points to a robust statewide economy today and into the future. Or, does it?Each...
By Josh KandleOne of the newest features of the Google My Business dashboard is the ability to create posts. This is a bid by Google to get business owners to stay engaged with their Google My Business dashboards. In return, Google enables business owners to post their own custom content...
By Kevin Blocker and Mike McLean, Spokane Journal of BusinessSpokane-based general contractor Vandervert Construction Inc. is facing a financial crisis, and control of the company has been placed under receivership.Law firm Davidson, Backman, Medeiros PLLC of Spokane was appointed to serve as the general receiver for Vandervert Construction to help the...
Construction of $1.2 million building in Kennewick could be complete by fallFive years ago, Will and Lauran Wang bought Mustang Sign Group with the hope of slowly growing the company.Little did they know their clientele would double, revenue would increase by six times and they’d be closing on 1.5 acres...
Chicago Tile Co. of Washington recently signed lease for space in new office buildingA national tenant has signed a lease to move into a Kennewick office building featuring sweeping views. Construction begins next month.The $2.8 million two-story building will feature 9,671 square feet of space and a daylight basement at...
