Entrepreneur

Kraken CEO: ‘Fear in the business community’

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Kraken NHL team and one of the key figures pushingto return the SuperSonics NBA franchise to Seattle, dished up some economic words of warning for state lawmakers on July 16.

Tri-Cities couple builds a luxury puzzle empire, one piece at a time

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The makers of tiny, high-end titanium puzzles that are sold worldwide live and work here in the Tri-Cities – and their growing business is about to outgrow its garage-turned-workshop roots.

New restaurants add variety to Tri-Cities dining scene

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

New restaurants across the Tri-Cities are opening their doors this summer, offering food from breakfast selections to diner and Mexican fare.

This new simulator center is off to the races

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

No car, no track, no problem. A new simulator center in the Tri-Cities lets racing fans experience high-speed thrills from the driver’s seat.

Overtime thresholds to change Jan. 1

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Sitting down to start drafting your business’ budget for next year? You’ll want to make sure to account for coming changes to the state’s overtime salary threshold.

Boutique damaged in Kennewick fire reopens

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Another downtown Kennewick shop has reopened after being affected by a fire earlier this spring.

Report: Small and midsize businesses primed for growth, looking for opportunity

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Results of a nationwide survey of 1,200 businesses by a Washington state-based bank appear to run counter to the doom-and-gloom mentality pervading other recent assessments of business prospects.

Richland hosts open house for funding opportunities

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Looking to learn more about Richland’s grant and funding programs? The city is hosting an informational open house on available funding opportunities on June 24.

Chamber leader announces retirement

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The woman who has led the Tri-Cities’ largest business and professional network for the past 20 years has announced her plans to pass the torch.

Vendors, creators, artists sought for Ironman kickoff event

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Organizers of the Tri-Cities' third annual Ironman triathlon in September plan to welcome participating athletes with a new celebration and they want it to showcase the best of the food, art and more of what the region has to offer.

Patel family builds homegrown hospitality, one hotel at a time

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A Kennewick-based hotel company’s newest Pasco hotel sold out its first two floors within days of opening, and it is already building what comes next.

Backed by local investors, Tri-Cities biotech startup eyes global market

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This Tri-Cities startup cracked a problem the agriculture industry has struggled with for years – how to make microbes work as practical, affordable alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. And local investors are working to keep it rooted in the Tri-Cities.

Displaced Kennewick bookstore planning to reopen

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A children’s bookstore that closed following a fire in downtown Kennewick earlier this year has found a new home.

Tri-City businesses awarded $20K grants

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

A long-time independent bookstore and a salon specializing in natural hair care have received $20,000 grants to help them to continue growing and serving the community.

New rules around hiring, job postings for WA businesses

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Business owners may want to review any job descriptions and hiring policies as new state rules regarding hiring and job posting practices are now in force.

Survey: WA business owner pessimism continues to rise

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

State business advocates say more employers are looking to exit the state, largely because of increasing tax burdens.

Aid available for Benton County businesses impacted by drought

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Small Business Administration is making low-interest loans available to Benton County businesses in response to the ongoing drought, but not all are eligible.

Small businesses left in limbo after public market closes

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Several small businesses were left scrambling to find a new home when Kennewick’s Public Market at Columbia River Warehouse closed its doors at the end of March with little communication or explanation from its owners.

Vista Field’s first business says ‘yes to the address’

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Vista Field’s first business has finally opened its doors after the 103-acre former airfield underwent years of planning to transform into regional town center.

Fuse’s new leader comes out of retirement to usher in new era

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Fuse SPC is entering a new chapter as it reinvents both its leadership and its space to better serve the business community.

A Kennewick woman’s wild ride with fame, fraud, food

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This is a story about a Kennewick-based food blogger who built a worldwide online following. It’s also a tale of how her recipe site got tangled in an illicit drug ring. And how a seemingly harmless podcast appearance resulted in her losing every single one of her Facebook followers.

New Richland laundromat to offer inclusive workplace

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

When Jeffrey Peterson’s son Alexander received his first paycheck, the moment changed everything and ultimately sparked a business venture with an inclusive workplace.

From FFA to their own shop, teens nurture their budding venture

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Two friends turned their love of flowers into a business. Their fledgling floral shop has weathered its first year of weddings, holidays and hands-on lessons in entrepreneurship. Now, the teen owners are ready to let their floral ambitions bloom even bigger.

Private sector partnerships propel Richland startup toward large-scale deployment

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Private companies and startups are partnering with this Richland-based company, setting the stage for it to apply its technology at scale.

Fuse sells building to office furniture retailer for $2.3M

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Fuse is hoping the recent sale of the building to a Boise-based office furniture retailer will further its mission by freeing up funding and bringing new energy into the space.

Eastern WA’s destination for vintage, collectible auto parts to reopen under new ownership

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This spring, Dan’s Garage in Kennewick will reopen with a new driver behind the wheel of the 45-year-old vintage and collectible auto parts salvage business.

Richland library loses cafe lobby tenant

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

The cafe in the Richland Public Library has closed, though the cafe’s other two locations remain open.

Survey: 44% of employers consider moving due to rising costs

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

A recent survey of business owners living in Washington state indicates many are looking to move their personal residence out of the state, though many of them would continue to operate their business in the state.

Registration open for Hanford site contractor symposium

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Business owners looking for a way to pursue and secure contracts for work at the Hanford site are encouraged to register and attend the 19th annual Bridging Partnerships Small Business Symposium.

Hanford contractor leverages mentor-protege partnerships to drive cleanup

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Hanford contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) will mentor two small businesses as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s efforts grow the number of those entreprises receiving work contracts at the Hanford site.