One would be hard pressed to find bigger boosters of Benton City than Mark and Lori Loften.The couple have lived in the small town west of the Tri-Cities since 2006 where they own and run Ki-Be Market.Along the way, they’ve helped their community and employees, supporting citywide cleanup efforts, employees...
For more than 26 years, employees of Meheen Manufacturing Inc. have churned out bottle upon bottle of beer, soda and juice in the Tri-Cities.But that ended last month, as Meheen moved its equipment and operations from 325 N. Oregon Ave. in Pasco to Colorado.As part of a combined business with...
The new owners of the Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center in Pasco introduced themselves to the community during a recent grand re-opening ceremony by feeding everyone Indian food.It was Kamaljit “Kam” Singh and his wife Sukhbans Shahi’s way of telling everyone present at the April 25 event that “we’re...
Nicole Derryberry said she’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s just been a matter of finding the right business niche.And she thinks she’s found it with 9Round.She and her husband, Jeff, are opening the franchise this month at 321 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Suite B, in Kennewick.“I want to help...
Carlos Roman knew when he was young he wanted to be an independent businessman.And the 1996 Othello High School graduate is well on his way.Roman, together with his father-in-law, Ambrocio Barajas, owns four Caballero Western Wear stores in four Eastern Washington cities, including his newest store at 515 W. Lewis...
Walker Construction Inc. may be a Spokane-based company but it’s done enough business over the years from Walla Walla to Yakima that it has opened an office in the Tri-Cities.The new office is at 2810 W. Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick.“We’ve been in our new office for at least 30 days,”...
Nancy Sorick is in her 80s, while Shorty Martin is turning 70 this year.But rather than enjoying the easy retirement life, they’re putting in long days to bring back horse racing for Mid-Columbia enthusiasts.Sorick and Martin – and their merry band of workers – are preparing to kick off another...
MH Construction moving from Clearwater Avenue to Badger CanyonTrying to get to MH Construction’s front office door in Kennewick can be tricky.While the building at 4211 West Clearwater Ave. is clearly visible from that main roadway, visitors might need a map to get there.They’ll have to drive a half a...
New owner, a Hanford High grad, will work on HVAC issues in RichlandGurbir Sandhu was a Hanford High School student in 2005, likely driving down George Washington Way in Richland, past the old Hanford House/Richland Red Lion.Little did he know then that he’d eventually own that hotel.That’s what happened Feb....
Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge offers 2 options: sports bar, steak restaurantTri-City diners have another steakhouse to add to their list of options.Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge had a soft opening last month, with the official grand opening weekend set for March 23-25.The new restaurant is inside the old Tri-City...
