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Buy-out plan for deceased disabled owner’s shares requires careful consideration
By Beau Ruff As most Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business readers likely know, organizational documents are imperative for entrepreneurs starting a business. I will now dig a little deeper into…

Agencies launch Tri-City ozone study after high readings in area
By Ranil Dhammapala Ground-level ozone, not to be confused with “good” ozone in the earth’s upper atmosphere that shields us from harmful ultraviolet radiation, is toxic to human health. Exposure…

PNNL-led effort seeks to improve energy stored in electric car batteries
By Frances White Electric cars with significantly smaller, lighter and less expensive batteries could be on the horizon if a new national research effort achieves its ambitious goal of significantly…

The clean dozen: 12 techs near commercial use
By Frances White A dozen clean energy technologies that enable everything from lightweight, fuel-sipping cars to the expansion of renewable energy and cleaner fossil fuel use are getting a boost…

Maintaining low-cost electricity vital for state’s clean-tech industries
By Don C. Brunell Since the construction of Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams, Washington has enjoyed an abundance of low cost, reliable hydropower. It has been one-key competitive advantage for…

Financing via means other than traditional may be subject to securities laws
By Beau Ruff for TCAJoB Finding a source of capital for a new or existing business is often a challenge. Consider the following scenario: Diana has a great idea for…

Preparing now for future financing challenges can save time, stress
By Robert Nesbitt for TCAJoB While day-to-day tasks keep the wheels in motion for any business, successful entrepreneurs always keep an eye on long-term financial goals. Securing financing for your…

Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Franklin Co. provides hope
By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOB Everyone at Dun Roamin Ranch has his or her stories. And every one of those stories can bring tears to a listener’s eyes. Happy tears.…