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Tri-Cities Real Estate Hanging In There

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Credit crises, mortgage scandals and home prices falling like a rock…in some places. Yet Pasco and the Tri-Cities continue to avoid the worst. Mortgage money is still available locally – though you do need a reasonable credit score to get … Continue reading →

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Job diversification tops list of development priorities

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

Major metropolitan centers in Washington, and most of the nation, have been experiencing thousands of layoffs. However, diversification efforts by TRIDEC and its economic development partners have positioned the Tri-Cities to be able to weather the recent economic recession with … Continue reading →

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As spring settles in, area farmers’ market get ready to bloom

Posted on April 16, 2009 by

April showers may bring May flowers, but those flowers are also the lead into the best part of spring: The opening of area farmers’ markets. The Pasco and Prosser farmers’ market both open the first weekend of May with the Kennewick … Continue reading →

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Three Rivers converge, making the Tri-Cities unique

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

The cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland and the surrounding real estate, are among the southernmost cities of Washington State, and because of this location, the Tri-Cities enjoys a unique and wonderful weather system that is quite diverse from other places in … Continue reading →

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Murray praises Tri-City dollars

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

Senator says stimulus funds secured easier with region’s reputation for wise spending. Over the years, the Tri-Cities has built a reputation in Washington for spending government dollars wisely. And that, Sen. Patty Murray said Monday, helped her secure money from … Continue reading →

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Stimulus: Cities, counties ready to take on any population surprises

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

City and county officials don’t have all the answers they would like about how many people will come to the Tri-Cities over the next two years as federal stimulus money accelerates Hanford cleanup. Estimates are that the nearly $2 billion … Continue reading →

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Skilled labor force key to growth

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Economic development expert encourages branding of community’s strengths A skilled labor force is the Tri-Cities’ ticket to the future, an economic development expert said. It potentially can lure new businesses to the area, help develop a cluster of technological industries, … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities gets $1.3M for energy projects

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland will receive almost $1.3 million in grants for energy efficiency and conservation projects from the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “The jobs this funding creates in construction and energy development will be a much-needed boost … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities sends 100 member strong delegation to Olympia on behalf of community

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

A contingency of more than 100 Tri-Citians ventured to Olympia in February for the annual Tri-Cities Legislative Day. About 40 people from the Tri-Cities Legislative Council joined another 60 other Tri-Citians Feb 19-20 to lobby and discuss important regional issues … Continue reading →

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