Articles by Guest Contributor
Career-connected learning is key to tomorrow’s jobs
What keeps business owners up at night? It’s probably no surprise that inflation tops the list for Washington employers. That’s according to an Association of Washington Business members survey conducted…
Now is the time for lawmakers to batten the hatches
If ever there was a time for building up Washington’s rainy-day reserves, this is it. Warning signs continue to flash on an economy that has endured unprecedented stress during the…
Skilled worker shortage could derail plans to ‘electrify everything’
In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20 years. One is a shortage of skilled electrical workers needed to rewire…
Without people of color, there is no Tri-Cities economy
Viewed from the perspective of one year to another, very little changes in a community’s demographics. Viewed from the perch of a decade or two, demographic change is usually easy…
Would a special needs trust benefit your disabled child?
Diversity comes in many forms and many related ways of accommodating different needs. When parents are planning for the needs of children with disabilities, a product that should be considered…
Franklin County Saddle Club harnesses nonprofit status to create stable future
By Jamie Council for Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business The Franklin County Saddle Club has always operated as a nonprofit, but it is leveling up. It recently registered as a…
Park Place fulfills vision of creating mixed-use development
By Jamie Councilfor Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business Leasing Park Place’s remaining retail storefront marks the completion of a longtime vision to create a vibrant mixed-use urban community between George…
It’s time to go big or go home on Washington’s housing crisis
Washington’s housing affordability crisis hurts every corner of the state. We’ve all heard stories. Nurses and grocery store employees can’t afford to live where they work. Young people are priced…
