Congratulations to Boiada Brazilian Grill on their ribbon cutting on November 22. Visit them at 8418 W. Gage Blvd., right by Luke's Carpet.

Congratulations to Baum's House of Chocolate on their ribbon cutting on November 21. Check out their awesome shop at 513 N. Edison in Kennewick.

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our November Membership Luncheon featuring Vicky Scharlau from the Columbia Basin Development League.

Congratulations to Hiraki Center Northwest on their ribbon cutting! Check out the facility and learn about Seimei at 611 The Parkway in Richland.

Thanks to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for hosting our November Business After Hours event at their beautiful Discovery Hall!

Congratulations to Roasters Coffee on their new Kennewick location. Pick up a cup of joe at the corner of 27th and Vancouver St.

Congratulations to the Best Western Plus in Richland on their fantastic new remodel! Visit the hotel at 1515 George Washington Way.

Congratulations to Planet Fitness on their new location in Richland! Visit them at 1711 George Washington Way!

Congratulations to Hempyhands Day Spa on their sweet new new space - just downstairs from the old location! Check out the new spa at 3030 W. Clearwater Suite 150 in Kennewick

Name: Stephanie Williams
Company Name: Kadlec
Title: Executive Director, Ancillary Services
Years at Company: 7 years

What are three things you use at work every day?
My planner, coffee, and a positive attitude

What was your first job?
I started as a babysitter at age 10 then I moved to working concessions in high school. My first professional job was as a social worker working in mental health. All my jobs have focused on service in one way or another!

Where is your hometown?
Lewiston, Idaho

How do you spend your free time?
With my husband and daughters, although now I only get time with my girls when they are home from college. I also like to cook, run and knit for stress relief!

What are three words that best describe you?
Genuine, hardworking and kind 

What did you want to become as kid?
My Mom tells me when I was little that I wanted to be a truck driver, however I remember wanting to be a lawyer up until I took a psychology class and was hooked! 

Where is your favorite place to travel?
We went as a family to Europe this summer and I’d love to go again. My favorite place was Amsterdam with the Scottish Highlands being a close second. 

How long have you lived in the Tri-Cities?
22 years

What is your favorite movie?
The Princess Bride 

How do you define success?
I love to coach my team. I feel the most successful when I have helped someone else succeed, see a new perspective or feel supported to do their best work.

What excites you the most about the direction of the Tri-City Regional Chamber?
I am encouraged by how the chamber has been engaging the whole community to identify an inclusive growth strategy with the intent of meeting the needs of our diverse population as we move into the future.