Kennewick Real Estate Blog

The Tri-Cities Small Business Development Center will open tomorrow morning (April 13) at the TRIDEC offices in Kennewick. The center’s been located at CBC, but the announcement says that relocating to Kennewick will allow the SBDC to “provide better coordination services to small businesses, and also conserve budget resources for the center.”

New contact information is as follows:

(509) 735-6222 – phone
(509) 735-6609 – fax
(509) 366-4435 – cell

[where: TRIDEC, 7130 Grandridge, Suite A, Kennewick, WA 99336]

Took the kids over to Joe’s yesterday to see how the first round of sales are, and came away somewhat impressed. These liquidation sales are notorious for being a waste of time over the first couple weeks — that was certainly the case when Circuit City shut down earlier this year, and the Joe’s sale is being run by the same liquidation company.

Most of the store is only 10% off, but the stuff I’d be most likely to buy — Seahawks, Mariners, and other pro and college team stuff — was already at 30% off. I might go back one of these days and grab a few things to use as future gifts.

Anyway, these things are never fun. Employees are losing jobs, a big building is gonna be empty, and the overall quality of life goes down a notch when you have stores shutting their doors. Doesn’t matter if they’re big box stores like Joe’s, or smaller shops — it’s not something to be happy about.

[where: 7011 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA 99336]

We were remiss in not reporting sooner that Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg was named Tri-Citian of the Year at a ceremony last weekend.

He’s lived in the Tri-Cities his whole life, and joined the KPD 31 years ago. He became Chief of Police in 2003. Hohenberg is also very active in charity and community service projects. You can read a lot more about his background and the award ceremony at www.tricitianoftheyear.org.

Congrats, Chief Hohenberg!

Time for another quick update on some Kennewick business news!

• La Carreta Restaurant is moving from its current location on Clearwater Avenue to 3321 Kennewick Avenue — that’s where Marples Restaurant used to be. The move should happen sometime in May.
• Backbone Panini and Wine Bar is closing its doors tomorrow. Co-owner Colin Hastings (son of Doc Hastings) recently took the position of director of public policy for the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce.
• Painted Flesh Tattoo is a new business that’s now open at 3511 W. Clearwater Ave. Hours are 12 – 8 pm Monday through Friday and 12 – 10 pm on Saturday.

If you have any Kennewick business news to share, please contact us!