By Wine News ServicePalencia Wine Co. plans to put 500 cases into the totes this yearA Walla Walla winemaker who is relocating part of his business to the Tri-Cities also is doing everything he can to reduce his carbon footprint.[blockquote quote="I’ve seen first-hand how much waste can be generated with...
By Paul GuppyWith so much commotion happening in our national government, it is reassuring to know one effective policy in our state is working every day, quietly and effectively, exactly as planned. Paul Guppy, Washington Policy CenterThat policy is based on the wise decision voters made in 2001 to enact...
By Beau RuffWe make money and we want to keep it. But, potential creditors are lurking around every corner. Perhaps it’s a professional malpractice claim. Perhaps it’s a divorce. Perhaps it’s a car accident. Perhaps it’s medical bills. Perhaps it’s a business lawsuit. How can you protect these assets so...
By Gary A. WhiteNothing worthwhile happens easily or quickly. But, it does happen. A case in point is TRIDEC’s FABREO (Food and Beverage Retention & Expansion Opportunities) program.One doesn’t have to look far to realize the Tri-Cities is located in the middle of one of the most dynamic food and...
By Kris JohnsonRaising taxes on “the wealthy” might seem like a great idea until you realize that many of the proposals coming out of the state Capitol would apply to small business owners who don’t meet most folks’ definition of wealthy. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington BusinessFor example, a proposed...
By H. Keith Moo-YoungIn today’s day and age, students are expected to go above and beyond what is experienced in the traditional classroom setting. Students are expected to have a full body of work experience by means of internships, co-ops and other extracurricular experiences by graduation. But beyond that, holding...
By Robin WojtanikFresh Out the Box expanding into Marineland Plaza storefrontFresh Out the Box is preparing to serve its Asian-inspired specialties across a counter and not out of a window for the first time ever.After nearly three years in a food truck, the entrepreneurs will open their first brick-and-mortar restaurant...
By Don C. BrunellDriving east along Highway 14 these days, you see water pouring out of Columbia River dams. It is already a high water year with much of the run-off from our heavy mountain snowpack yet to come. Don C. BrunellIt is part of our “feast or famine” weather...
By Wine News ServiceAs expected, the Washington wine industry’s 2016 harvest for grapes was a record.The Washington State Wine Commission released statistics in early March, and the report showed a record crop of 270,000 tons harvested last fall, easily eclipsing 2014’s record of 227,000 tons.[blockquote quote="Cab is still king." source="Kevin...
By Beau RuffBusiness owners are particularly sensitive to cash flow and liquidity needs. This can be especially true of the business owner’s estate after death. The estate needs cash to continue business operations and to pay potential estate taxes. Life insurance can be an effective planning strategy for business owners...
