The first in a series of free “Meet the Buyer” workshops for 2012 will be held Feb. 28.

The 10th annual Real Heroes Breakfast will be held March 1 at TRAC in Pasco. The event honors community heroes for their selflessness and service to the Tri-Cities in 2011.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Development University workshop called “Taming the Lion...Preparing Your Small Business for Tax Season ” from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Tri-Cities Business and Visitors Center.

The monthly Tri- City Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Red Lion Hotel in Richland.

Learn how to develop a capability statement for your company at a free one-hour class on Feb. 15.

Learn how your business can use social media by watching a free webinar at 9 a.m. on Feb. 8.

Free 2012 Tri-Cities Official Visitor Guide books are available at the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau in Kennewick.

Richland Tri-Citians can learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties at a 6:30 p.m. workshop Mon., Feb. 13, presented by the Washington State University Tri-Cities Business LINKS program.

Abadan, an office machine store in Richland, has been named the premier dealer for Konica Minolta for the Mid-Columbia.

Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called for Congress to extend the state and local sales tax deduction during a recent Senate finance committee hearing.

Pur Clean, a restoration and floor care company serving the Tri-Cities and surrounding area, will hold an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today.

BOARDMAN, Ore. — The ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston potato plant in Boardman has been recognized for its leadership in sustainable energy practices.

United States The Internal Revenue Service reminds families to check if they are eligible for the earned income tax credit.

In a tough economy, providing benefits to your employees and saving on essential business services is more valuable than ever.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Hours event from 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The Crossings at Chapel Hill in Pasco.

If you’re looking for quality wine at a bargain price drop by Anelare’s Kennewick Tasting Studio at, 3617 Plaza Way, Suite B, in Kennewick.

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Development University workshop on learning to take 100 percent responsibility for outcomes and learning to ask for (and get) what you want from others.

Tri-Cities AARP volunteers are offering free income tax help for senior citizens from Feb. 1 to April 16 throughout the Tri-Cities. The help is free and the tax return will be filed online for free.

Kennewick Chico’s women’s clothing boutique at Kennewick’s Columbia Center mall is collecting new and gently used women and children’s clothing from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday for the Tri-City Union Gospel Mission.

Richland Richland’s Gesa Credit Union celebrated reaching 100,000 members by offering special incentives.

SEATTLE -- Next week, the Washington State Wine Commission will bring 42 of the nation's top wine buyers to experience harvest in Washington state first hand.

Gesa Credit Union announced today that it would pledge to donate at least $100,000 to community nonprofits and scholarships each year.

Kenewick Kennewick’s Ice Harbor Brewing Co.’s Tangerine ExBEERience Hefeweizen and Lighthouse Lager received gold medals at the recent 2011 North American Beer Awards held in Idaho Falls.

Office Depot is offering members of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce discounts on purchases through the Detroit Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Discount Program.

Kennewick AAA is offering a free travel presentation on cruising at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the AAA Tri-Cities Office, 6501 W. Grandridge Blvd., Suite G, Kennewick.

Liberty Tax Service is offering veterans and active military and their immediate family members free tax preparation at participating Liberty Tax Service offices through Sunday, March 27.

The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers has presented Katya’s Restaurant and Wine Bar of Richland with its Restaurant Appreciation Award.

Malibu Boats, a leading water sports boat manufacturer, recently recognized its 2010 outstanding dealers in sales and customer service.

Richland A class called “Agricultural Entrepreneurship — Business Planning for a Small Farm” is being offered starting Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus in Richland.

The Windermere Real Estate offices in Kennewick and Richland are now separate businesses.

Richland &yet, a Tri-City-based web software company, has launched a new web chat tool called Frontdesk IM to the Tri-City market.

The cruise ship Portland Spirit will play host to Gesa Credit Union’s annual 2010-11 high school branch orientation called “Cruise To Success.”

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for golfers for its 20th Annual Golf Classic set for Sept. 13 at Meadow Springs Country Club.

Kennewick Mills Music is open for business at 6030 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick.

ZILLAH — The revived Zillah Lakes project, which includes a nine-hole golf course, will be on display Saturday and Sunday as Pat Strosahl of United Builders of Washington -- the developer and co-owner -- is staging a weekend-long public celebration.

Pasco The Pasco Chamber of Commerce plans to install new board members formally at the Carnival by the Canal on Sept. 18.

Kennewick Clearwire Corp.’s Kennewick retail store celebrates its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 21.

Kennewick Business owners can learn about strategic planning at the Business Development University organized by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

ZILLAH — Shannon Hitchcock has been named executive director of the Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail.

RICHLAND — Earlier this month, Trudy Freese joined The Bookie at Washington State University Tri-Cities as the branch store manager.

Kennewick H&R Block is having a career fair Thursday, Aug. 12, in Kennewick.

Richland A new tire store opened in Richland today, Aug. 9.

Pasco Washington Policy Center's Chris Cargill will talk about 24 ways to improve the small business climate in Washington, based on the recommendations of business owners from across the state at the August luncheon of Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Cargill is director of WPC’s Eastern Washington office.

Kennewick — More than 150 of the available 300 tickets for the 7th Annual Tri-Cities Day with the Seattle Seahawks were sold out Monday July 26 when the tickets went on sale at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Homeowners on limited incomes can apply to defer paying their second half property taxes due Oct. 31.

KENNEWICK — Fans of Ice Harbor Brewing Company's products, as well as those looking for last-minute ingredients for home brew, you have been warned.

Pasco — TaVaci School of Performing Arts, will start its fall semester on Aug. 3.

Rick Orth of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory speaks on July 27 about "Uncovering the mysteries and trends of biomass conversion into fuels and chemicals."

RICHLAND — One of the greatest chemists of all time, who had roots in the Northwest, is being honored by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

WEST RICHLAND -- Baum's House of Chocolate has moved to 4033 Van Giesen St., Suite H, West Richland, after almost 30 years at its old location.