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<channel><title><![CDATA[Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce - In the News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the News]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:29:00 -0700</pubDate><generator>EditMySite</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-City Herald: Newhouse gets sharp questions on Epstein, Medicaid, ag labor at Tri-Cities lunch]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-city-herald-newhouse-gets-sharp-questions-on-epstein-medicaid-ag-labor-at-tri-cities-lunch]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-city-herald-newhouse-gets-sharp-questions-on-epstein-medicaid-ag-labor-at-tri-cities-lunch#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:09:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-city-herald-newhouse-gets-sharp-questions-on-epstein-medicaid-ag-labor-at-tri-cities-lunch</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse didn&rsquo;t receive the warmest of welcomes when he returned Wednesday to the Tri-Cities for a lunchtime speaking engagement. Outside the Pasco Red Lion Hotel, about 50 protesters weathered rain to greet the Sunnyside Republican with contemptuous signs of disapproval. They shouted &ldquo;shame&rdquo; from the sidewalks as Newhouse entered the building to give a legislative update to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and its more than 300 members &mdash; lik [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse didn&rsquo;t receive the warmest of welcomes when he returned Wednesday to the Tri-Cities for a lunchtime speaking engagement. Outside the Pasco Red Lion Hotel, about 50 protesters weathered rain to greet the Sunnyside Republican with contemptuous signs of disapproval. They shouted &ldquo;shame&rdquo; from the sidewalks as Newhouse entered the building to give a legislative update to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and its more than 300 members &mdash; likely his largest in-person engagement since his office faced threats earlier this year.<br /><br />Read more at: <a href="https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article311876570.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank">https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article311876570.html#storylink=cpy</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCAJOB: Regional chamber plans resource fair for entrepreneurs]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tcajob-regional-chamber-plans-resource-fair-for-entrepreneurs]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tcajob-regional-chamber-plans-resource-fair-for-entrepreneurs#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tcajob-regional-chamber-plans-resource-fair-for-entrepreneurs</guid><description><![CDATA[Prospective and active small business owners will have the opportunity to&nbsp;connect with organizations and government agencies who can support them during a small business resource fair&nbsp;on&nbsp;Aug. 12.&nbsp;&#8203;Learn more [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>Prospective and active small business owners will have the opportunity to&nbsp;connect with organizations and government agencies who can support them during a small business resource fair&nbsp;on&nbsp;Aug. 12.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><br /><br />&#8203;<a href="https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/resource-fair-for-new-growing-entrepreneurs" target="_blank">Learn more</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox 11: Rep. Newhouse to address regional issues at Pasco luncheon August 27]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/fox-11-rep-newhouse-to-address-regional-issues-at-pasco-luncheon-august-27]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/fox-11-rep-newhouse-to-address-regional-issues-at-pasco-luncheon-august-27#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:25:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/fox-11-rep-newhouse-to-address-regional-issues-at-pasco-luncheon-august-27</guid><description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse will be speaking at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Congressional Update Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, August 27.&#8203;Learn more [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse will be speaking at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s Congressional Update Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, August 27.<br /><br />&#8203;<a href="https://www.fox41yakima.com/rep-newhouse-to-address-regional-issues-at-pasco-luncheon-august-27/" target="_blank">Learn more</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NonStop Local: Tri-Cities Celebrates Career Signing Day for High School Grads]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-tri-cities-celebrates-career-signing-day-for-high-school-grads]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-tri-cities-celebrates-career-signing-day-for-high-school-grads#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:41:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-tri-cities-celebrates-career-signing-day-for-high-school-grads</guid><description><![CDATA[High school graduates in the Tri-Cities are stepping into the workforce with celebration and support from the community. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce organized the 4th Annual Career Signing Day to honor the Class of 2025.Read Article [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68)">High school graduates in the Tri-Cities are stepping into the workforce with celebration and support from the community. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce organized the 4th Annual Career Signing Day to honor the Class of 2025.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/tri-cities-celebrates-career-signing-day-for-high-school-grads/article_6280dc54-ba84-400e-a0e0-8d12cd8529dd.html" target="_blank">Read Article</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business: Tri-City Businesses, Nonprofits Receive Chamber Awards]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-tri-city-businesses-nonprofits-receive-chamber-awards]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-tri-city-businesses-nonprofits-receive-chamber-awards#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-tri-city-businesses-nonprofits-receive-chamber-awards</guid><description><![CDATA[From successful local businesses to&nbsp;engaged individuals, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s&nbsp;annual awards&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;nine who have helped transform the business community and the community at large.&nbsp;Read more [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>From successful local businesses to&nbsp;engaged individuals, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s&nbsp;annual awards&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;nine who have helped transform the business community and the community at large.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/tri-city-businesses-nonprofits-receive-chamber-awards" target="_blank">Read more</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBC Right Now: Local experts share workplace insights at Tri-Cities business workshop]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-local-experts-share-workplace-insights-at-tri-cities-business-workshop]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-local-experts-share-workplace-insights-at-tri-cities-business-workshop#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:26:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-local-experts-share-workplace-insights-at-tri-cities-business-workshop</guid><description><![CDATA[A new monthly workshop series in the Tri-cities strives to educate people on vital workplace topics. The "Ask the Experts" session, sponsored by STCU, will feature Elizabeth Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christensen, Inc.; Jan Peterson, District Manager at Starbucks; and Carly Rooney, Store Manager at Kennewick Walmart.&nbsp;According to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, these experts will discuss strategies to enhance collaboration and communication across different generations in the work [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">A new monthly workshop series in the Tri-cities strives to educate people on vital workplace topics. The "Ask the Experts" session, sponsored by STCU, will feature Elizabeth Barnes, Chief of Staff at Christensen, Inc.; Jan Peterson, District Manager at Starbucks; and Carly Rooney, Store Manager at Kennewick Walmart.&nbsp;According to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, these experts will discuss strategies to enhance collaboration and communication across different generations in the workplace.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.nbcrightnow.com/local-experts-share-workplace-insights-at-tri-cities-business-workshop/article_fb621c0a-eda1-11ef-b4cf-a3d65bb51774.html" target="_blank">Read Article</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBC Right Now: Nominations now being accepted for the Tri-Cities 2024 Business of the Year Awards]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-nominations-now-being-accepted-for-the-tri-cities-2024-business-of-the-year-awards]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-nominations-now-being-accepted-for-the-tri-cities-2024-business-of-the-year-awards#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:23:58 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nbc-right-now-nominations-now-being-accepted-for-the-tri-cities-2024-business-of-the-year-awards</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Business of the Year Awards.The chamber said in its release that businesses eligible for award categories must:Demonstrate growthActively seek involvement in the communityReceive recognition as a model business for others through national or industry awardsRead Article [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Business of the Year Awards.<br />The chamber said in its release that businesses eligible for award categories must:<ul style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51)"><li>Demonstrate growth<br /></li><li>Actively seek involvement in the community</li><li>Receive recognition as a model business for others through national or industry awards</li></ul><a href="https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/nominations-now-being-accepted-for-the-tri-cities-2024-business-of-the-year-awards/article_83ffb3cc-d39b-11ef-bf19-230dc02332d9.html" target="_blank">Read Article</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business: Regional chamber seeks nominations for new leadership, engagement award]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-regional-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-new-leadership-engagement-award]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-regional-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-new-leadership-engagement-award#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:22:54 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/tri-cities-area-journal-of-business-regional-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-new-leadership-engagement-award</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for a new award recognizing a business or organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community engagement that benefits the region.&nbsp;The Spirit of Tri-Cities Award will be presented during the Regional Chamber&rsquo;s Annual Meeting &amp; Awards Luncheon on March 26 at Three Rivers Convention Center. Award recipients must be present at the luncheon to receive the award.&nbsp;&#8203;Read Article [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for a new award recognizing a business or organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community engagement that benefits the region.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Spirit of Tri-Cities Award will be presented during the Regional Chamber&rsquo;s Annual Meeting &amp; Awards Luncheon on March 26 at Three Rivers Convention Center. Award recipients must be present at the luncheon to receive the award.&nbsp;<br /><br />&#8203;<a href="https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/regional-chamber-seeks-nominations-for-new-leadership-engagement-award" target="_blank">Read Article</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Valley News Now: Meet and greet elected officials at networking event in Richland]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/apple-valley-news-now-meet-and-greet-elected-officials-at-networking-event-in-richland]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/apple-valley-news-now-meet-and-greet-elected-officials-at-networking-event-in-richland#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/apple-valley-news-now-meet-and-greet-elected-officials-at-networking-event-in-richland</guid><description><![CDATA[The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Home Builders Association is hosting an elected leaders reception Thursday, October 3rd. The event is from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the REACH museum in Richland.&nbsp;123 invitations were sent out to elected leaders, anywhere from the city to the ports, counties and school districts. The event is an opportunity to meet and greet along with asking questions to the elected officials.Read More [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Home Builders Association is hosting an elected leaders reception Thursday, October 3rd. The event is from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the REACH museum in Richland.&nbsp;123 invitations were sent out to elected leaders, anywhere from the city to the ports, counties and school districts. The event is an opportunity to meet and greet along with asking questions to the elected officials.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.applevalleynewsnow.com/news/meet-and-greet-elected-officials-at-networking-event-in-richland/article_41db512c-812a-11ef-9317-0b4973f17719.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NonStop Local: ATHENA awards presented to two local women]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-athena-awards-presented-to-two-local-women]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-athena-awards-presented-to-two-local-women#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/in-the-news/nonstop-local-athena-awards-presented-to-two-local-women</guid><description><![CDATA[The ATHENA Leadership Awards were presented at the Tri-City Regional Chamber's Awards Luncheon on Sept. 24. Lisa Bugas, Community Engagement &amp; Philanthropy Relationship Manager at Numerica Credit Union, received the 2024 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Leadership Award was presented to Amanda Lorraine, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Grace Kitchen.&#8203;Read More [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The ATHENA Leadership Awards were presented at the Tri-City Regional Chamber's Awards Luncheon on Sept. 24. Lisa Bugas, Community Engagement &amp; Philanthropy Relationship Manager at Numerica Credit Union, received the 2024 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The ATHENA Leadership Award was presented to Amanda Lorraine, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Grace Kitchen.<br /><br />&#8203;<a href="https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/athena-awards-presented-to-two-local-women/article_23d71f5c-800e-11ef-93c5-835ff997dddb.html" target="_blank">Read More</a><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>