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Robin Wojtanik

Robin Wojtanik

Robin Wojtanik spent most of her career in broadcast journalism, working at television stations around the country. She spent nearly a decade managing newsrooms in the Tri-Cities and Yakima.

She enjoys volunteering for Junior Achievement and Christ the King School and serves on the board for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Northwest chapter. She lives in Richland with her husband and children.

for Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
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Area manufacturing jobs rebound but not to pre-pandemic levels

June 10, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
The state predicts the number of manufacturing jobs will drop in the next decade, yet industry groups intend to do everything they can to not only buck that trend but double the number of both manufacturing positions and manufacturing companies in Washington.“If the Legislature does nothing, we will have fewer...
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Demand for truckers keeps CDL schools ‘busier than ever’

May 11, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
Truck drivers are in demand for jobs based in the Tri-Cities. Teresa Maki, owner of T Enterprises, a Pasco private trucking school, said enrollment at her CDL school has almost doubled since 2020. (Courtesy T Enterprises)Teresa Maki, who has been in business for more than 30 years as owner of...
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Roundabout to alleviate Hanford traffic delayed until next year

May 11, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
A roundabout planned to alleviate Hanford traffic in north Richland is now delayed until next spring.A traffic circle is planned at the intersection of Highways 240 and 225 and Route 10 adjacent to the Hanford nuclear site.“There’s been a lot of near misses in the area and also a lot...
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Tri-City businesses find success with new locations in Spokane

April 13, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
While many business owners felt fortunate to have emerged from the pandemic still operating, a handful of Tri-City entrepreneurs decided to take the plunge and expand – often to Spokane.After noticing other businesses entering the market two hours north, Rich Breshears of Breshears Professional Photography jokingly questioned, “Is that the...
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Chauneandbree

Longtime community leader works to make an impact

April 13, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
Chauné Fitzgerald continues to make a mark on the Tri-City community through her volunteer work and advocacy, operating her own business and starting a successful nonprofit.She’s also working to launch a Tri-City chapter of the Washington African American Chamber of Commerce.But the Richland entrepreneur says she regularly feels unseen or...
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Food truck pavilion targets spring opening

March 11, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
First stop – Kennewick. Followed by the remainder of the Tri-Cities, every college town, and then the rest of America. Chris Corbin’s dream for his food truck pavilion has no bounds – and why should it?He’s already overcome a huge obstacle by cementing private financing for the $3.5 million development...
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Malleyscompound

As pandemic pushes people to be healthier, pharmacy is ready to help

February 14, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
Since the start of the pandemic, Malley’s Compounding Pharmacy has weathered a prescription-filling rush, a shutdown, a slowdown and then a shift to steady business with more customers focused on prioritizing health and wellness, including adding more supplements to their routine.“We’ve seen an increase in business with people just wanting...
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Tri-Cities’ largest gyms see mixed demand in wake of pandemic

January 13, 2022
Robin Wojtanik
The largest fitness centers in the Tri-Cities are seeing mixed results on membership numbers since getting the green light to reopen after initial Covid-related shutdowns.At a time of year when gyms tend to see a boom of interest from those with a “new year, new me” mentality, CBRC Health &...
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Richland improves metering efficiency, renewable energy use

December 14, 2021
Robin Wojtanik
Richland is preparing to launch final testing of a new utility metering system prior to its rollout in 2022, ending the need for dedicated meter readers to visit the 27,000 homes and businesses throughout the city.Officials hope to have new electric and water meters installed in most locations by the...
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Richland IT support startup acquired by Utah company

November 15, 2021
Robin Wojtanik
Years after a Richland entrepreneur launched a business and grew it into an established IT support provider, a Utah company has acquired it, transforming Elevate into Executech.The service will stay local, all jobs will remain, and the former CEO of Elevate, Paul Carlisle, is proud to report that each employee...
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