District News and Events

  • Fourth Annual CLEAN ENERGY – Independence Day!

    Sponsored by 8th, 9th, 15th & Districts

    Energy Power Hour Reception and Displays Showcase

    (Download .pdf Flyer – Clean Energy Independence Day 01-11-13)

    Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 – 11-2pm
    Cherberg Conference Rooms ABC, Capital Building
    Olympia, Washington

     

    For more information, contact: Diahann Howard, Port of Benton, IPZ (509) 375-3060

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    Richland’s Horn Rapids area to see $110M development (TCH Article)

    About $110 million of hotels, apartments and villas will be built this year near Richland’s Horn Rapids Golf Course, thanks to foreign investment.

    Developer Stew Stone announced Thursday that the Tri-Cities Investment District received approval from the federal government for an employment benefit pilot program. read more…

    Wine Science Center Site Dedication

    10am Friday October 19, 2012
    Corner of George Washington Way and University Drive – WSU Tri-Cities in Richland

    The Wine Science Center at WSU Tri-Cities is well on its way to becoming a reality, thanks to our many public and private partners. This newsletter provides an update on all aspects of the project and its vision to create a world-class research and teaching facility to meet the needs of the Pacific Northwest wine industry.

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    Register now for Start Smart Workshop: Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin Counties. (2012 Smart Start Registration Form)

    The Start Smart workshop will cover:

    • How much money will you need to start and run the business until it is profitable?
    • What are your options for getting money for your business?
    • What do you need to do to legally launch your business—licenses, taxes, and other issues?
    • How will you market your business?
    • And other important questions…

    After years without work, those who are back on the job say they appreciate the paycheck, as well as the psychological reward of having a job again.