EDO In the News
2008
August 10, 2008
Food processing employment grows 86 percent: Mid-Columbia plants see 7-year increase
Source: The Oregonian
June 1, 2008
TCH Column: In the midst of the desert is a science, technology oasis
Source: Tri-City Herald
March 8, 2008
Portland group to study development of 330 acres in north Richland
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 24, 2008
TCH Column: E. Washington agency offers help to technology start-ups
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 20, 2008
TCH Column: Get more bang for your buck in economic development
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 1, 2008
Alumni Program works to lure talented natives back to the fold
Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
January 1, 2008
Mike Schwenk: Yearning for roots inspires Schwenk to roll up his sleeves
Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
2007
December 23, 2007
Waste: Improvements over burning, storing waste in landfill
Source: Tri-City Herald
December 21, 2007
Tri-Cities Research District: Portland architects to do master plan
Source: Tri-City Herald
November 25, 2007
TCH Column: 5 steps to a strong pitch to prospective investors
Source: Tri-City Herald
November 4, 2007
TCH Column: Concept presents win-win for business, environment
Source: Tri-City Herald
July 29, 2007
TCH Column: From today's young professionals to tomorrow's leaders
Source: Tri-City Herald
July 27, 2007
TCH Column: Owners can position their businesses for growth, acquisition
Source: Tri-City Herald
May 27, 2007
TCH Column: Owners can position their business for growth, acquisition
Source: Tri-City Herald
April 30, 2007
TCH Column: Workshop teaches owners about privately owned businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
April 29, 2007
TCH Column: Workshop teaches owners about privately owned businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 25, 2007
TCH Column: Moonlighting can pay off for aspiring entrepreneurs
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 28, 2007
TCH Column: E. Washington gets high-tech aid for high-tech businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 18, 2007
TCH Column: Eastern Washington gets high-tech assistance for high-tech businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
2006
December 31, 2006
TCH Column: State agency provides right tools at the right time
Source: Tri-City Herald
December 24, 2006
TCH Column: State agency provides right tools at right time
Source: Tri-City Herald
November 19, 2006
TCH Column: Protect intellectual property for business advantage
Source: Tri-City Herald
October 1, 2006
TCH Column: Eastern Washington businesses learning to get lean
Source: Tri-City Herald
June 1, 2006
Seminar provides tools to make IT a competitive advantage for companies
Source: Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business
February 19, 2006
TCH Column: Attorney tells how to survive employment law minefield
Source: Tri-City Herald
2005
October 21, 2005
TCH Column: Guide for start-ups blends humor with sound advice
Source: Tri-City Herald
June 5, 2005
TCH Column: Working with the media can pay dividends for businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
2004
October 31, 2004
TCH Column: Process-driven sales finds gold in them thar calls
Source: Tri-City Herald
September 26, 2004
TCH Column: Find success with a little help from your peers
Source: Tri-City Herald
June 27, 2004
TCH Column: Avoid mistakes, find opportunities with market research
Source: Tri-City Herald
April 25, 2004
TCH Column: Competitive intelligence yields business advantage
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 29, 2004
TCH Column: Aim for long-term relationship when licensing intellectual property
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 1, 2004
TCH Column: Going up: Elevator speeches open doors for business
Source: Tri-City Herald
2003
December 28, 2003
TCH Column: Research credits can make innovation less taxing
Source: Tri-City Herald
September 28, 2003
TCH Column: Tech investor network aims to boost returns, reduce risk
Source: Tri-City Herald
July 27, 2003
TCH Column: Small business symposium offers contacts, workshops
Source: Tri-City Herald
2002
November 24, 2002
TCH Column: Driving Hi-tech firms: research, education, entrepreneurship
Source: Tri-City Herald
October 27, 2002
TCH Column: Small, midsize manufacturers face complex market
Source: Tri-City Herald
September 29, 2002
TCH Column: Program gives used Hanford equipment new lease on life
Source: Tri-City Herald
May 26, 2002
TCH Column: Using stock ownership to attract employees and advisors
Source: Tri-City Herald
March 31, 2002
TCH Column: Experienced CEOs can prove invaluable to tech startups
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 27, 2002
TCH Column: Passing the torch: Transitioning the family-owned businesses to the next generation
Source: Tri-City Herald
2001
December 23, 2001
TCH Column: Tools help tech companies compete for federal grants
Source: Tri-City Herald
November 18, 2001
TCH Column: Tri-Cities business community works on growth-limiting issues
Source: Tri-City Herald
August 26, 2001
TCH Column: Distinctive Traits Seem Tied to True Entrepreneurs
Source: Tri-City Herald
April 29, 2001
TCH Column: Information technology sector emerging in Tri-Cities
Source: Tri-City Herald
March 29, 2001
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 22, 2001
TCH Column: Lean Manufacturing Seminar Improves Productivity, Efficiency
Source: Tri-City Herald
January 25, 2001
TCH Column: WSU Students Conduct Market Assessments for Local Businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
2000
December 26, 2000
TCH Column: Biotechnology Association of the Spokane Region
Source: Tri-City Herald
October 26, 2000
TCH Column: Angel investors tell entrepreneurs how to seek equity capital
Source: Tri-City Herald
1999
November 28, 1999
TCH Column: Avoid marketing pitfalls when offering high-tech products
Source: Tri-City Herald
October 31, 1999
TCH Column: Understand bank's perspective when seeking business loans
Source: Tri-City Herald
May 30, 1999
TCH Column: Award-winning Mid-Columbia entrepreneurs share advice
Source: Tri-City Herald
March 28, 1999
TCH Column: Funding available for high-tech Washington companies
Source: Tri-City Herald
February 28, 1999
TCH Column: E-commerce expands opportunities for businesses
Source: Tri-City Herald
1998
December 27, 1998
TCH Column: Self-evaluation key to keeping business on track
Source: Tri-City Herald
November 29, 1998
TCH Column: Local business owners share advice on starting a business
Source: Tri-City Herald
September 27, 1998
TCH Column: Local foundation helps Mid-Columbians cruise the information highway
Source: Tri-City Herald
August 30, 1998
TCH Column: Business plans foster strategic thinking, manageable growth
Source: Tri-City Herald
April 26, 1998
TCH Column: Hanford entrepreneurial leave programs let entrepreneurs try their wings
Source: Tri-City Herald
March 29, 1998
TCH Column: Retraining helps downsized workers, incoming employers
Source: Tri-City Herald