Energy Secretary Visits Hanford and Research District
New Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette visited Hanford and the Tri-Cities Research District (TCRD) in August to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony opening the Analytical Laboratory, the first facility in the 65-acre TCRD complex to open. The laboratory is charged with determining the correct glass formulation “recipe” for each batch of radioactive tank waste piped from […]
$75M Energy Storage Facility Dedicated at PNNL
The U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Dan Brouillette, recently dedicated Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s newest laboratory – a $75 million Grid Storage Launchpad facility – on August 13th. It is the latest major research facility to be located within the Tri-Cities Research District. PNNL is a leader in furthering energy storage capabilities for the nation’s […]
WSU Tri-Cities Approves New Viticulture And Enology Degree
The Washington State University Board of Regents has approved a new Bachelor of Science major in Viticulture and Enology (V&E). The degree will be offered by Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC)and supported by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center and Albert Ravenholt Research and Teaching Vineyard. Previously, students interested in the wine industry […]
New Entrepreneurial Internship Programs Benefit Tri-Cities Businesses
A new internship program at Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) was established to benefit Tri-Cities businesses, including those located in the Tri-Cities Research District. The WSU Tri-Cities Entrepreneurial Career Preparation & Internship Program, also known as Cougs INNOVATE, was made possible by a $10,000 donation from community leader Bob Ferguson in 2019. It is the first paid internship program […]
WSU Tri-Cities Vice Chancellor Selected For National Fellowship
Chris Meiers, Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, was recently selected by the American Council on Education (ACE) to receive one of thirty-eight national fellowships. The fellowships are awarded annually to promising college and university administrators who are forward-thinking and have diverse experiences. Meiers will be placed at another higher education […]
SIGN Turns Crisis Into An Opportunity
We’ve all had to learn to adapt during the global pandemic.; one company, located in the Tri-Cities Research District, has not only adapted, but embraced new ways of doing business. SIGN Fracture Care International recently purchased their 38,000-square-foot building on George Washington Way from the Port of Benton with plans to remodel the facility. However, […]
Research District Entities Cope with Coronavirus Outbreak
As increasing numbers of Coronavirus cases are cropping up in the Tri-Cities, the outbreak is significantly impacting companies and individuals throughout our community. Those entities and companies located within the Tri-Cities Research District are no exception. Congress has passed a massive $2.2 trillion aid package in response to President Trump’s National State of Emergency. Here in […]