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Tri-City Housing beats the Nation’s Trend

Once again the Tri-Cities has resisted the downward trend of property values across the nation, and finds itself in contrast with rising property valuations. Franklin County has been the fastest growing county in the state for the last two years … Continue reading

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Jobs still holding own in Tri-Cities

In spite of the ongoing recession, the Tri-Cities is faring much better that the rest of the state and nation. There was a gain in August of 2,400 nonfarm jobs, which is more than a 2.5 percent growth. Our strengths … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities chosen as a great place for new start

A recent issue of Business Week ranked the Tri-Cities as the third best place in the U.S. to make a fresh start for folks who have experienced tough times due to the recession. The article, entitled “Where Struggling Americans Can … Continue reading

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Area’s food processing industry provides some stability in shaky economy

Food processing gross sales in Benton County reached $727 million 2007 and were $126 million in Franklin County. And food processing jobs provided $130 million in wages in Benton and Franklin counties in 2007 – a 20 percent increase in … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities job growth continues

Federal stimulus money and a warm spring helped the Tri-Cities show some job growth at a time when other Washington communities are losing jobs. Since May 2008, the Tri-Cities has gained 500 jobs in professional and business services, education and … Continue reading

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