By Jeff Morrow for TCAJoBLori Lancaster has a unique way of looking at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo.“We work all year for these five days,” said Lancaster, who is the manager of the fair and rodeo.[blockquote quote="We’re here to make memories." source="Lori Lancaster, manager of the Benton-Franklin Fair &...

An editor with more than 21 years of journalism experience joins the staff of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business this month. Kristina LordAs the new editor, Kristina Lord will oversee coverage for the Journal of Business’ various print and digital products.“We are very excited to have Kristina on board...

There’s a huge Milky Way in Sunnyside that few people know exists.Each morning, truck after truck, all marked Milky Way, turn into the driveway of the Darigold Sunnyside plant, back up to the offloading pumps and by the end of the day, have off-loaded 8.7 million pounds of raw milk...

Saucy, spicy and sassy foods were just some of the offerings at the 2016 Food and Beverage Retention and Expansion (FABREO) Expo held June 15 at TRAC in Pasco.The event was sponsored by the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) to showcase products and foods available in the Mid-Columbia.“The aim was to...

A new Wells Fargo office has opened in the Tri-Cities. Wells Fargo & Company, the parent company of Wells Fargo Advisors, opened a new office in Kennewick this spring.Wells Fargo Advisors is a subsidiary of the well-known bank with the same name.A full-service investment firm, Wells Fargo Advisors covers all...

By Beau Ruff for TCAJoBFinding a source of capital for a new or existing business is often a challenge. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesConsider the following scenario: Diana has a great idea for a new business and she has the experience and know-how to make it work. But, she needs capital...

To call Wheatland Bank’s expansion into the Tri-Cities a success would be an understatement.“We budgeted for loan growth, but we didn’t anticipate this much loan growth,” said Sue Horton, president and CEO of Wheatland Bank and Chair of the Board.[blockquote quote="People still want relationships, especially when times are tough." source="Sue...

After the recession of 2008, increased regulatory demands significantly shifted the way the banks deliver services to their customers — but for Banner Bank, those shifts only served to strengthen relationships with customers. Last year, the bank celebrated 125 years of growth.[blockquote quote="We’re not a provider of products and services,...

By Robert Nesbitt for TCAJoBWhile day-to-day tasks keep the wheels in motion for any business, successful entrepreneurs always keep an eye on long-term financial goals. Securing financing for your company’s expansion can seem like a far-off concern with all of the immediate challenges of running a growing business. However, the...

Residents will be able to move into a new 55-and-older adult community in the south Kennewick area this fall. Located at Ridgeline and Sherman Street in the Southridge neighborhood, the first phase of development encompasses 34 acres.Construction of the Village at Southridge started this spring with the grading of the...