Evans Fruit, one of the largest apple producers in the U.S., will pay $272,000 to 20 claimants as part of a settlement resolving sexual harassment and retaliation claims pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, announced the settlement in late January. As part...
By John Stang for TCAJOBThe Washington Legislature’s business agenda this session does not target Main Street very much.Instead, the biggest bills currently going through the Legislature’s business committees tackle marijuana and the high-tech world — reflecting how Washington’s business world has expanded and evolved in recent years.In fact, the Legislature...
It’s hard not to get inspired by the possibilities the moment you walk into Confluent Space in Richland.[blockquote quote="Whether you choreographic a new dance, are developing a new play or building a robot, you’re making something." source="Nick Napoli, president of Confluent" align="right" max_width="300px"]The new maker’s space combines the industrial feel...
Nikki Mahaffey-Berglund knows her way around a head of hair. As a fifth-generation barber, she practically grew up with clippers in her hands.“My grandpa barbered until he was 80, and my dad barbered. It was just something natural,” she said.She had big dreams to run her own salon, and nearly...
Digital technology and social media are great ways to gather information on your customers — existing and potential — but don’t discount face-to-fact contact. Shirley Simmons, owner of Country Gentleman Restaurant & Catering, a family-run business in Kennewick was presented with the 2016 ATHENA International Leadership Award.That was the bottom...
In the three years she’s been a volunteer at 2nd Harvest Tri-Cities in Pasco, tons of food have passed through Kathy Mitchell’s hands. Mitchell is a retired Kennewick School District teacher, who spent decades teaching first graders the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic.[blockquote quote="We need about 1,000 volunteer hours...
Eight years ago, McCurley Integrity Dealerships was looking for a way to reach out to Corvette enthusiasts.[blockquote quote="The proceeds from our event stay in Eastern Washington. From Spokane to Walla Walla, that’s where the money goes." source="Matthew Price, commercial accounts manager for McCurley Integrity Dealerships" align="right" max_width="300px"]“We’ve always sold Corvettes,...
Behind the success of every great nonprofit is a passionate community leader fighting for a worthwhile cause. And behind every nonprofit leader is an organization helping to make that happen. In the Tri-Cities, that organization is the Three Rivers Community Foundation.[blockquote quote="We don’t only support them with funds, but we...
[blockquote quote="It doesn’t take a massive commitment by any one person, just some awareness and watching what gets posted." source="Brett Dillahunt, organizer of Mustangs for Mustangs" align="right" max_width="300px"]Mustangs for Mustangs is a philanthropic organization born almost two years ago and somewhat by accident, said organizer Brett Dillahunt. The mission, however,...
Tri-Cities area residents will soon have additional places to store their extra furniture, family keepsakes, even out-of-season toys like boats and RVs.Broadmoor Storage Solutions, Inc., is adding 125 storage units to those already at 9335 Sandifur Parkway in Pasco.Sound Investment Group LLC, a Tri-Cities’ company, owns the facility. The architect...
