Small-business owners continue to have high expectations for WashingtonSmall business optimism remained at one of its highest readings in 43 years, as small business awaits a new health care law, tax reform, and regulatory relief from Washington.That’s according to last month’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism...
The Washington Policy Center is hosting an inaugural agriculture policy dinner with Congressman Dan Newhouse, a former member of the House Committee on Agriculture, as the keynote speaker, on March 6 in Pasco. Congressman Dan Newhouse“Living in the Tri-Cities, I know the critical role agriculture plays in our state’s economy,”...
Volunteers are sought to conduct mock interviews with students at Chiawana and Pasco high schools. The mock interview sessions are March 9 at Chiawana High, while Pasco High’s is March 17.Mock interviews give students an opportunity to experience the interview process so they will be more prepared and successful in...
Those interested in working in Kennewick school kitchens and lunchrooms as substitute cooks and cashiers are invited to an informational meeting on March 7.Nutrition Services staff will explain the costs and requirements of a food handler’s permit and background check as well as cover the district’s training program, wages and...
The city of Kennewick and Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership are asking the public to take a short survey about what they like about the downtown area.The input collected on shopping and eating preferences, events and what attracts people to the historic downtown and waterfront district will be used in business...
The Tri-Cities’ longtime champion of securing federal dollars to clean up Hanford and invigorate the local economy plans to retire next month. Gary PetersenGary Petersen, Tri-City Development Council’s vice president of federal programs, leaves his post March 3 after 14 years with the agency.The 76-year-old Richland man came to the...
ASQ March meeting to tour Manufacturing Services Inc.The March 14 meeting of the American Society for Quality Columbia Basin Section 0614 will be a site visit and tour at Manufacturing Services Inc., 1023 N. Kellogg St. in Kennewick.Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by the tour at 6 p.m., which will...
Hildenbrand, Palm join Numerica Credit UnionNumerica Credit Union has added two staff members to its Richland operations.Deanna Hildenbrand has joined as assistant vice president for marketing and communications. She has more than 21 years of experience, specializing in brand strategy as well as management in marketing and corporate communications. She...
Two community leaders recently were recognized for their commitment to professional excellence and community service at the sixth annual Tri-Cities Women in Business conference.The longtime CEO of SIGN Fracture Care International in Richland received this year’s Athena Leadership Award for her longtime work with the nonprofit during the Jan. 25...
The top priority for the new director of Clean Plant Center Northwest in Prosser is to increase the region’s supply of virus-free fruit trees, vines and hops. Scott Harper“The front line of the battle against viruses is clean material,” said Scott Harper, who was hired Jan. 3 to run the...
