Small modular reactors offer a pragmatic and scalable path to reliable energy. With backing from government and the private sector, the Tri-Cities and the broader U.S. have a chance to lead a nuclear energy renaissance.

The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.

By leveraging both its hydroelectric resources and heavy industry sectors, the PNW can create a new wave of economic prosperity and develop a regional energy hub that will benefit local industry and consumers. 

While there have been lots of numbers thrown around about the size of the state’s budget shortfall, the reality is that the state has a spending problem, not a revenue program. 

Too often a trust is a proposed solution without consideration of the commensurate challenges of using a trust.

The Tri-Cities won’t likely be called a retirement community in 2030, the 15,000-plus new residents over 65 will impact the housing market. 

For small businesses, the message is clear: Whether you have a history of working on Hanford-related projects or are exploring opportunities in the advanced energy market and supply chain, this upcoming event is your gateway to new partnerships and possibilities.

It’s too soon to know what the Tri-City repercussions will be from the federal government’s mass layoffs and tariff wars. 

The federal footprint here has been shrinking, on a relative basis, long before the current administration started its mass firings.

While harsh talk may be necessary to stimulate initial discussions, fence-mending and practical solutions are needed now within our North American neighborhood.