After a year of milestones and major developments in our community – from the Amazon warehouse coming online in Pasco to Costco’s decision to open a warehouse in Richland, we’re pleased to present our final edition of 2024 to you.
We have some advice and resources to offer for making business-minded decisions when voters sit down to tick off the boxes on their ballots, which hit mailboxes in mid-October.
After years of financial mismanagement and controversy, the decision by the Pasco City Council to disband the beleaguered Downtown Pasco Development Authority reflects a commitment to accountability and transparency. It also provides an opportunity to set things right – and perhaps rebuild public trust.
Each year the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business shines a spotlight on the work being done at the Hanford site north of Richland and how the robust injection of federal dollars weaves a vital thread through our local economy.
The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, along with some outstanding partners, have launched the Best Places to Work Mid-Columbia program. The business-focused program will recognize Tri-City area employers doing things right and creating cultures that make employees proud to work there.
By summer’s end a Tri-Cities nonprofit expects to have a fleet of 10 electric vehicles and possibly an accessible electric van available for use as part of a community car share program.
It is crucial for policymakers, businesses and communities to collaborate on innovative solutions that address the growing need for quality child care, which relies on offering livable wages and benefits to child care employees.
