Startup Ecosystems

Startup supporter and philanthropist named Tri-Citian of the Year

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

One of the Mid-Columbia’s leading boosters for the region’s business community and entrepreneurs, is the 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year.

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.

PNNL projects targeted for DOE commercialization funding

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Several technologies developed at or in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland will receive part of $35 million in federal funding to move them to the marketplace.

Regional chamber plans resource fair for entrepreneurs

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Prospective and active small business owners will have the opportunity to connect with organizations and government agencies who can support them during an upcoming small business resource fair.

Team including WSU, PNNL find possible solution to hydrogen energy storage

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:29:07 -0500

The research team’s findings could ultimately make it easier to harness hydrogen’s potential as a high energy and zero emissions fuel source.

A rekindled mission and new programming for Fuse

sara@tcjournal.biz — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Fuse, a Richland business and community accelerator, is stepping up its programming this year, fueled by a rekindled mission and a new leader.

Startup fund injects more than $1M into local businesses

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Fuse Fund is focused on investing in local entrepreneurs who will create jobs and contribute to the local economy.

Entrepreneurs launch company to track assets in real time

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

New company provides GPS and Bluetooth solutions to help agriculture and construction companies track various large assets, from air movers to tractors.

Q&A with Phil Ohl

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Q&A with Phil Ohl, Tri-Cities Angel Alliance Managing Director.

Picante finds success in downtown Kennewick

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:12:27 -0500

The downtown Kennewick restaurant at 20 S. Auburn St. has been home to many businesses over the years.

3D printing pioneer to speak at fundraising brunch

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:12:27 -0500

The inventor of fused deposition modeling and founder of Stratasys, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Point to Success brunch on Feb. 3 to benefit the Carson College of Business at WSU Tri-Cities.

He’s just living the dream at Just Joel’s in Kennewick

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:47:21 -0500

By Annie FowlerTucked away in a small building at 1505 W. Kennewick Ave. is one man’s dream.Just Joel’s, a small diner that features homemade breakfast and lunch, had a banner first year, which nearly brings owner Joel Watson to tears when he talks about it.“When you come here, the food...

Red Mountain pioneers collaborate on Cabernet for a cause

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:41:59 -0500

Two Red Mountain wineries are collaborating on a special vintage this year in honor of their 40th anniversary.In 1978, Barnard Griffin’s founder Rob Griffin produced the first Red Mountain commercial wine using grapes grown by John Williams and Jim Holmes at their Kiona Estate vineyard outside Benton City.Forty years later,...

Tri-City entrepreneurship, labor market show mixed signals

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:39:34 -0500

By D. Patrick JonesIt’s human nature to keep score. Look at all the stats in the sports pages. Or the various top 10 rankings of U.S. cities. So, too, with economic development.An overriding goal of nearly all communities is to create jobs. Chambers of commerce, local government and economic development organizations often keep score...

Restaurant in heart of wine country on the market for less than $1M

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:34:55 -0500

A historic Prosser home converted into an established restaurant is on the market for an eager entrepreneur.Jeremy’s 1896 Public House, an eatery and pub at 1232 Wine Country Road, once was home to the first Prosser mayor, E.W. Taylor. It’s been Sue and Dick Poteet’s restaurant for the past four...

Entrepreneurs: be a goal-setter and goal-getter in new year

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:32:46 -0500

By Paul CaseyOne of the greatest predictors of success for entrepreneurs is goal orientation. Goals are dreams with a deadline. Paul Casey,SCORE Mid-Columbia’Tis the season to set your annual business goals and ensure they fit into your long-term vision for success.Prepare for the goal-setting process. In advance, self-evaluate against key...

Restaurateurs take baby steps toward brick-and-mortar ventures

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:29:29 -0500

Notice more food trucks opening brick-and-mortar locations? It’s a growing trend in the Tri-City food scene, accelerated in part by incubators like the Pasco Specialty Kitchen.Once mobile food vendors like Fresh Out The Box, Hot Tamales, Foodies and Mercy’s Pizza Taco have graduated from food truck to sit-down restaurants.And more...