Business Profiles

Sweet and sparkling Sheffield Ciders offer an orchard of appeal
The Empey family’s Sheffield Cider business began as a hobby in the 1960s. But early in this century it sprouted...

Kennewick equestrian takes a Smooth Stride into the apparel business
Désirée Johnson, of Kennewick, was an early bloomer when it came to competing in the equestrian arena. She started riding...

Tri-Cities women create vivid rainbows in wool for fiber artists
Three Tri-Cities women enjoy giving fiber artists new brilliant choices by creating kaleidoscopes of color. [blockquote quote="All of us have...

Northwest Cancer Clinic adds new weapon in fight against brain cancer
The Northwest Cancer Clinic in Kennewick is giving patients with glioblastoma brain cancers a new tool to battle invasive cancer...

Fibers wound around Tri-Cities’ artist’s fingers at new business
Six years ago Debra Folger didn’t know a slip stitch from a purl. Now she’s owner of Richland’s newest yarn...

PerplEXIT seeks to entertain and puzzle patrons
It is slightly puzzling how quickly life can change. Just ask Sarah Swoboda. Seven months ago, she went to work...

Word-of-mouth revs Cronk Automotive’s engine for 30 years
It may be hard for some to believe in today’s digital world, that a small business can flourish for 30...

Physical therapy restores quality of life — physically and mentally
Before Glenda Higgins discovered the benefits of physical therapy, her world often spun out of control. The 64-year-old Kennewick resident...