One of the Mid-Columbia’s leading boosters for the region’s business community and entrepreneurs, is the 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year. 

Fuse is hoping the recent sale of the building to a Boise-based office furniture retailer will further its mission by freeing up funding and bringing new energy into the space.

Several technologies developed at or in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland will receive part of $35 million in federal funding to move them to the marketplace. 

Prospective and active small business owners will have the opportunity to connect with organizations and government agencies who can support them during an upcoming small business resource fair. 

The research team’s findings could ultimately make it easier to harness hydrogen’s potential as a high energy and zero emissions fuel source. 

Fuse, a Richland business and community accelerator, is stepping up its programming this year, fueled by a rekindled mission and a new leader.

Fuse Fund is focused on investing in local entrepreneurs who will create jobs and contribute to the local economy.

New company provides GPS and Bluetooth solutions to help agriculture and construction companies track various large assets, from air movers to tractors.

Q&A with Phil Ohl, Tri-Cities Angel Alliance Managing Director.

The downtown Kennewick restaurant at 20 S. Auburn St. has been home to many businesses over the years.