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Nonstop PSC-to-LAX flights begin this spring
The Tri-Cities can finally book nonstop flights to Los Angeles, starting March 31. The Tri-Cities Airport and United Airlines announced the new nonstop service to Los Angeles International Airport on Oct. 15. Hundreds of travelers from the Tri-City region already travel to the Los Angeles basin every day. “This is a huge win for the…
Dozens of Tri-City subcontractors still left without paycheck
Contractors who once did business with Vandervert Construction Inc. are separating themselves into two groups: lucky or unlucky. “We are one of the lucky ones,” said Mary Rosen, controller for Richland-based Garrett Electric Company Inc. The lucky ones are those who got paid most or all of what they were owed for doing work for…
Cancer center to modify corporate structure after hospital sales
By Jennifer L. Drey The corporate structure of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center will change in the wake of RCCH HealthCare’s acquisition of member hospitals Trios Health and Lourdes Health, but patient care and related services will continue as they have for nearly 25 years. The intention on all sides is to find a public-private partnership…
Sale to close soon on former aquatics center land in Pasco
Pasco is ready to offload nearly seven acres of land on the western side of the city once intended for a regional aquatics center. Pasco’s Deputy City Manager Stan Strebel said the 6.7-acre property is under contract with Moore Holdings at $5 a square foot, for a total purchase price of $1.5 million. Pasco originally…
Couple creates software to help businesses land DOE contracts
After two decades working in business development for the nuclear industry, Darren Shank decided to stop chasing down Department of Energy dollars and instead make it easier for others to find contracts. “This industry is overwhelming with procurement data from RFPs (Requests for Proposals) to the key intelligence you need to win work,” said Shank,…
How to find and develop the next generation of leaders
By Danielle Kane Being a leader means not only are you able to take the lead on projects or divvy out assignments, but you are able to identify and help foster other employees’ skills so that they, too, can become a leader later. Leadership development encompasses a lot of facets once you have the right…
Young Professional 2018: Shannon Aiello
Shannon Aiello, Co-Owner and Doctor of Audiology at Columbia Basin Hearing Center Age: 35 Education: Doctorate of audiology Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities? 11 years Do you have family? Pets? Yes! We have a his, hers and ours family. My stepdaughters are 23 and 21, my son is…
Young Professional 2018: Gina Donangelo
Gina Donangelo, Washington marketing manager at Hayden Homes Age: 32 Education: Bachelor’s of science in business administration, minor in marketing; master’s of business administration in business marketing Hometown: Monterey, California How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities? I have lived in the Tri-City area for over five-and-a-half years. Do you have family? Pets? Two…
Young Professional 2018: Jason Hogue
Jason Hogue, Agent/owner of Jason Hogue Agency-American Family Insurance Age: 39 Education: Missouri State University, communications, 1997-2001 Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities? 7 years Do you have family? Pets? I have an amazing wife, Krystle, beautiful daughter Autumn and we have one cat and one dog. Briefly describe…
Young Professional 2018: Jeff Johnson
Jeff R. Johnson, Attorney, partner at Johnson & Johnson Law Firm Age: 36 Education: University of Oregon School of Law, J.D.; Washington State University (Pullman), bachelor’s in business administration Hometown: Palm Springs of Washington, Yakima How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities? Nine years Do you have family? My wife Andi and I have…
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