The Tri-Cities Local Business Association is growing itsmembership by focusing on building a strong relationship with Hanfordcontractors, and keeping its lens on the future of the site, rather than itspast. Most members of the nonprofit are second-tiersubcontractors focused on the cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy site inRichland. “Many...

By Beau RuffAnindividual or a business can engage (i.e., contract) with another as anemployee or an independent contractor. The business owner is usually betterserved if he or she can categorize a worker as an independent contractor ratherthan an employee. Infact, most business owners would probably prefer all independent contractorsrather than...

When it comes to standing out in acrowded marketplace — online or otherwise — strategy is important. Forcompanies, B2B trade shows and expos are no different. (B2B is short for business-to-business.)In fact, pop-up banners and blacktablecloths are not cutting it anymore.“There are lot of opportunities to reach your audience, but...