August 2021

LIGO science center construction nears completion
Completion of the $7.7 million LIGO Exploration Center, called LExC, is on track to be completed by the end of...

Q&A with Douglas Mans
Director, Environmental Molecular Sciences Division and EMSL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Douglas Mans Employees you oversee: 168 What is the...

10 Young Professionals honored in 14th annual contest
Ten diverse and passionate leaders have been selected as the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business’ top Young Professionals for 2021...

Tri-City leaders share their favorite books
Regular readers of the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business likely know that we run a monthly Q&A feature highlighting local...
Young Professional 2021: Elizabeth Barnes
Elizabeth Barnes Executive Director The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia Favorite sports team? U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team Favorite...

Young Professional 2021: David J Billetdeaux
David J. Billetdeaux General Counsel Port of Benton Favorite book? Movie? "Infinite Jest," "No Country for Old Men" (or "Die...

Young Professional 2021: Erin M. Braich
Erin M. Braich Transportation Planning Manager Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Favorite music? Common Kings Favorite thing to do in Tri-Cities?...

Young Professional 2021: Julie A. Campos
Julie A. Campos Certification Analyst Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises What's your dream vacation? Bali and Nice, France...