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Tri-Cities…we’ve made the news!

We are always looking for interesting and trending happenings within Real Estate and our local community in our Distinctive Properties blog.   We have been blogging lately about the low interest rates and how there has never been a better time … Continue reading

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Growth continues for Washington wine industry

Wine! Wine! Wine! Wow — the wine industry is still growing with leaps and bounds here in Washington State with 165,000 tons of grapes crushed last fall, which is an increase of 20,000 tons from 2008, with Reisling and Chardonnay being the … Continue reading

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Smartmap Expo to put local manufacturers on the map

Tri-City and Washington State manufacturers have the opportunity today to connect with potential suppliers and expand their businesses, and Patric Sazama is one of the experts who will speak at the seminar held at Pasco’s TRAC. Local high school students … Continue reading

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Grant to CBC to benefit Pasco downtown revitalization

A new grant from HUD’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities program will be used by Pasco’s Columbia Basin College to work with groups in the community towards downtown Pasco revitalization. The $600,000 grant will be used towards improving the appearance … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities tops state in job growth

The national economic slowdown is seemingly catching up with the Tri-Cities if the latest job numbers are any indication. But despite losing 800 nonfarm jobs in July, the Tri-Cities is the only major community in the state to see job … Continue reading

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Tri-City jobs up slightly over year

The Tri-Cities gained about 3,100 non-farm jobs over the past year, but the national economic slowdown is beginning to take a toll as 800 non-farm jobs were lost last month, the State Employment Security Department reported Tuesday. Annual data shows … Continue reading

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