By Beau Ruff Let’s assume that the patriarch of a local manufacturing business is ready to determine the best way to transition ownership of the business to his daughter. The patriarch, John, and his wife, Jane, are ready to hand over the reins and move into retirement. Still, the future success of the business is […]
Read MoreTwo Tri-City commercial real estate businesses join forces
By Michelle Dupler Two Tri-City commercial real estate firms have joined forces to become the newly formed NAI Group LLC. In the wake of the departure of former principal Lance Bacon from NAI Tri-Cities in July, remaining principal Todd Sternfeld partnered with Vicki Monteagudo of Century 21 Tri-Cities to open the new commercial-focused firm. NAI […]
Read MoreElection may upend plans to turn Washington into right-to-work state
By Michelle Dupler Preliminary election results from the November general election could quash one group’s hopes to rewrite Washington law to join the ranks of right-to-work states. Right-to-work policies aim to prohibit the practice of requiring all employees in a union workplace to pay union dues, regardless of whether they want to be part of […]
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Using legal marijuana could hinder job search, security
By Michelle Dupler It’s been legal to toke up in Washington for a couple of years now, but experts say it may not be the best idea when looking for a job. Employers can decline to hire people based on a pre-employment drug test — or fire them based on random drug screenings after they land […]
Read MoreExecutive employment contracts can set clear expectation for both parties
By Beau Ruff Many business owners believe executive employment contracts are unnecessary. Or, that they might lose the ability to fire at-will. Perhaps the employer believes having less specificity about the job, the employer maintains more flexibility and control. Business owners also can be put off by the amount of work and time required to […]
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Food trucks now offering lunch with a view in east Pasco
By Marilou Shea By the time you read this, The Food Pointe at the Port of Pasco will have launched its new lunch program in east Pasco. Yep, that’s right folks, another food truck pod is live in the Tri-Cities. Food trucks will serve up lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday […]
Read MoreConsider professional service buy-in for young professionals
By Beau Ruff One of the big planning challenges for professional service organizations is attracting new talent — young doctors, lawyers, accountants and others — to ultimately take over the business or the practice, and facilitate the business succession strategy. It is a financial challenge for the young professional recently out of school who is […]
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Hurricane damage already affecting lumber prices, interest rates
By Dennis Gisi I am finishing up my month-end reports for my John L. Scott Offices for September with the television in my office talking about yet another tropical storm. Last month it was the damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma. They are truly catastrophic storms for all of us, but particularly those living in […]
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Owner of new Richland waterfront hotel dies from cancer at 64
By R.J. Marx and Brenna Visser, The Daily Astorian, & TCAJOB staff The owner of Richland’s newest waterfront hotel died Sunday morning at his home after a short illness. He was 64. Tom Drumheller envisioned The Lodge at Columbia Point as a regional boutique hotel unique to the Tri-Cities. The $8.5 million lodge, which features […]
Read MoreOregon boutique beef business supplies unique meats to three states
By Marilou Shea Just south of the Tri-Cities in Stanfield, Oregon, a hard-working couple raise calves to satisfy their customers’ insatiable taste for beef. Pat and Tammy Mallon own Pat-n-Tam’s Beef, a boutique beef processing company. Pat Mallon has been raising calves and selling them since he was in high school. Around 2003, a Mexican […]
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