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Tri-Citizens

Summary: In the fall of 2015, my husband and I made our home in Tri-Cities, WA. We have since fallen in love with the area and the people here. This place is growing and still has so much potential. And working together, I know it can happen. But who’s here? What has been done? And what is left to do? With Tri-Citizens, I’m going to find out. Each month, I’ll interview another neighbor, so we can get a bigger, clearer picture of who we are as Tri-Citizens and what we can do to make Tri-Cities even better.

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 15: MyTri2030 | Lori Mattson of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:14

This episode, I talked to Lori Mattson, President and CEO of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. We talk about Tri-Cities and why she loves her job. One of the projects she’s most excited about is the new MyTri2030. So much progress happening in Tri-Cities because of the many people who believe in the fullness of its future. In efforts to help even larger projects take shape, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce has gathered a group of people to champion MyTri2030. They are calling everyone in Tri-Cities to give their input in form of a survey. They will then work with NewEdge, a local Tri-Cities company, and others throughout the entire area to gather this input and create a list of projects for all of us to work on to create our best 2030. If you are in the Tri-Cities area, take the survey at MyTri2030.com to get involved. You can also check out the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce at tricityregionalchamber.com. Thanks to our sponsor, Gravis Law — an innovative Tri-Cities law practice that strives to make the law more affordable, accessible, and uncomplicated. Go to Gravislaw.com to learn more or schedule a consultation. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 14: Cheering for Tri-Cities - Our Semi-Professional Soccer Team | Zach Sansom and JD Loveless of Tri-Cities Alliance FC | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:11

Tri-Cities Alliance FC has fulfilled the long-time desire for a Tri-Cities soccer team. Alliance is Tri-Cities’ only semi-professional team that looks to bring our area together with one united team. They played their first game in May of 2017, and have since won two tournaments and came in second in a third. These accomplishments helped them get accepted late last year into the highest level adult league in Washington, the Evergreen Premier League of Washington (EPLWA). The 2018 season will kick off in April and we’re looking forward to cheering them on. In this episode, co-owners Zach Sansom and Jared “JD” Loveless talk about how they and co-owner, Ramiro De La Mora, got started and why they are proud to bring this team to Tri-Cities. If you want to keep updated on Alliance’s schedule, shop their merch so you’re ready for their games, sponsor them, or try out for the team, check out their Facebook page and website. You can also go to GoalWA for more articles about the team. Thanks to our sponsor, Gravis Law — an innovative Tri-Cities law practice that strives to make the law more affordable, accessible, and uncomplicated. Go to Gravislaw.com to learn more or schedule a consultation. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 13: Fireside Chat | Come as Strangers. Leave as Friends. | Cheryl Broetje of Broetje Orchards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:18:29

In this quarter’s live Fireside Chat, Cheryl Broetje of Broetje Orchards in Pasco talks about starting and running the Orchard, the challenges they’ve had, and the community they’ve created. Vanessa Cozza interviewed Cheryl Broetje. Vanessa is an English professor at WSU Tri-Cities and the chair of the Community Development Committee at Fuse, which puts on these Fireside Chat events. The live event was January 17, 2018. It was sponsored by Richland Rotary, sponsored and catered by CG Public House, and recorded at Collegium Cafe. You can check out Broetje Orchards at firstfruits.com.  And be sure to visit Collegium Cafe, where their motto is “Come as strangers. Leave as friends.” It’s a beautiful place. If you are in the area and would like to attend a Fireside Chat, check out Fuse’s facebook page. They do sell out quickly, so get those tickets early! Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. This was a special episode, but I’ll have a new full episode for you the third Monday of every month.

 12: Fireside Chat | Increased Opportunities of Hard Work in a Small Pond | Steve Lee of Green2Go and Kennewick City Council | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:13:12

In the latest of Fuse’s live Fireside Chats, Councilman Steve Lee describes the fun he’s had taking advantage of where hard work can get you as the big fish in a small pond. He talks about starting Green2Go, a recreational cannabis retailer, and the particular challenges of staying on the “light side” in this newly legal industry. He also talks about his experience campaigning — and winning — a seat on Kennewick’s City Council this past November. Justin Jones interviewed Councilman Steve Lee. Justin is a remote employee for VMware, a silicon valley based company that makes software for businesses. He is actively involved in the Fuse community, and enjoys tinkering with electronics, playing games of any sort, and drinking good beer. The live event was November 29, 2017. If you are in the area and would like to attend a Fireside Chat, check out Fuse’s facebook page. They do sell out quickly, so get those tickets early! Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. This was a special episode, but I’ll have a new, regular episode for you the third Monday of every month.

 11: Teen Girl Advocate, Writer, Speaker, and Coach | Michelle Hansen of Relax, Girl! You Got This | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:59

Michelle Hansen has dedicated herself to helping teen girls know their worth and potential. She has written a book, Relax, Girl! You Got This | Your Guide to a Fun and Stress-Free High School Experience, to help introduce young girls to high school so they can make the most of their experience without letting stress take over.  In addition to being a writer, Michelle is also a speaker and coach.  In this episode, we talk about what she’s doing and what drives her. Find Michelle at www.michelleahansen.com, where you can find her book, blog, and online community for teen girls. Thanks to our sponsor, Gravis Law — an innovative Tri-Cities law practice that strives to make the law more affordable, accessible, and uncomplicated. Go to Gravislaw.com to learn more or schedule a consultation. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 10: Tattoos, Jiu Jitsu, and the Good Will of Tri-Citizens | Joey Armstrong of Thunderhand Tattoo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:44

Joey Armstrong moved from San Francisco to Tri-Cities. Back in San Francisco, he became a successful tattoo artist and has since opened up Thunderhand Tattoo in the Uptown in Richland. Joey is also a jiu jitsu black belt and teaches at Tri City Judo BJJ in Kennewick. We talk about how he came to do those things, as well as what brought him to Tri-Cities and why he’s glad it did. Check out Thunderhand Tattoo’s website at thunderhandtattoo.com.  And find Tri City Judo BJJ at tricityjudobjj.com.  Thanks to our sponsor, Gravis Law — an innovative Tri-Cities law practice that strives to make the law more affordable, accessible, and uncomplicated. Go to Gravislaw.com to learn more or schedule a consultation. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 9: Tri-Cities’ Entertainment Connector | Ginger Caldwell of Tri-City Vibe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:17

Where can you go tonight for some live music? Ginger Caldwell has the answer.  Ginger is the owner of Tri-City Vibe, your source for live music, nightlife, food, drinks, and happy hours. In addition to marketing for local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, she also compiles a list of live music shows in the area and sends it out as a weekly newsletter. In this episode, we talk about her background, her company, and her hopes for the future of Tri-Cities. You can connect with the Tri-City Vibe on Facebook and check out their website where you can sign up for their newsletter. You can also visit Text Club Nation to sign up for text updates from Tri-City Vibe or your favorite venues. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 8: Helping Keep Kennewick Moving Forward | Emily Estes-Cross with the City of Kennewick | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:45

This month, I’m talking to Emily Estes-Cross.  She is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Kennewick.  Part of the job has her connect and work with the Historic Kennewick Downtown Partnership, which is where we met. She is a major driver there and in the city as a whole. And I am personally appreciative of all she does and that she is passionate about our city. You can connect with Emily on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. 

 7: Leading and Educating for a Better Community | Ramiro Alvarez of Northwestern Mutual | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:12

I met Ramiro Alvarez when he led the class on how to give a pitch at this year’s Tri-Cities Launch program and blew us all away. Every time we talked since then, I come away motivated to do and be better. So, I’m excited to introduce you to him on the podcast.   Years ago, he made a decision to be intentional in his personal development and has since become a leader in our community. In this episode, we talk about his story, his decision and motivation, and what he is working toward for Tri-Cities. You can connect with Ramiro on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 6: Fireside Chat | Health Care in Tri-Cities | Lane Savitch of Kadlec | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:36

In this special episode, we bring you the audio from Fuse’s newest Fireside Chat where Ron Boninger interviews Lane Savitch, the Chief Operating Officer of Kadlec and St. Mary Medical Center. Kadlec is one of Tri-Cities’ largest health care providers, and it was fascinating to hear Lane talk about health care on both a national and regional scale. Check out Kadlec on Facebook, Twitter, and on their website. Our interviewer, Ron Boninger, is Founder and Owner of Stillmore, LLC;  CEO of Carbitex, Inc.; and on the Board and Executive Committee of Fuse, SPC. He is also on the Board of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Chambers Regional Affairs Committee. RSVP for the next Fireside Chat event on Fuse’s Facebook page. You can also visit Fuse’s website and follow them on Twitter. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. This was a special episode, but I’ll have a new full episode for you the third Monday of every month.

 5: An Integral Part of Tri-Cities History | Ginger Wireman of Hanford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:51

I am happy to have Ginger Wireman on the show this month. Ginger is a community member who volunteers for local green and arts causes and educates the public about Hanford cleanup. Hanford is where the Tri-Cities we know today got its start, and I appreciated learning more about it. We also get into her background — what brought her to Tri-Cities and her time here. Ginger is also running for Richland’s City Council, Position 4, so we talk a bit about her ideas for the Tri-Cities and what she would like to accomplish via that position. I very much enjoyed this interview, and I hope you do too! Ginger Wireman * Campaign Information: gingerwireman4richland.info * Campaign Facebook Page: facebook.com/VoteGinger4Richland Hanford * Hanford Website: www.hanford.gov * Department of Ecology: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/nwp * Hanford Challenge: hanfordchallenge.org * Columbia River Keeper: columbiariverkeeper.org * Heart of the American Northwest: hanfordcleanup.org * Voices of the Manhattan Project: manhattanprojectvoices.org * PNNL-Hanford Online ENvironmental Information eXchange: phoenix.pnnl.gov * Manhattan Project B Reactor Tour:manhattanprojectbreactor.hanford.gov Vote in the Primary Elections (August 1) * Benton County Elections: bentonelections.com * Franklin County Elections: wei.sos.wa.gov/county/franklin Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or other podcast directory and leave a review. New episodes come out the third Monday of every month. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here.

 4: Connect & Be Inspired | Behind the Scenes of TriConf, Subplot: A Storytelling Event, and TEDxRichland with Ty Mulholland and Jess Stangeland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:29

In this special episode, event organizers, Ty Mulholland and Jess Stangeland, give you a behind the scenes look at three Tri-Cities events: TriConf, Subplot: A Storytelling Event, and TEDxRichland. All three events give you a chance to connect with and be inspired by your fellow Tri-Citizens. Attend one or all three and be sure to come up and say hi to me if you do! Check out the events and RSVP: TriConf | July 19, 21-22 | Richland Public Library | triconf.net Subplot: A Storytelling Event | August | TBD | facebook.com/fusespc TEDxRichland | September 16 | the Uptown Theater, Richland | tedxrichland.com Ty Mulholland is the President of Wildland and a co-founder of Fuse SPC. Jess Stangeland is the Community Manager at Fuse SPC. She also serves on the boards of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Tri-Cities. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. This was a special episode, but I’ll have a new full episode for you the third Monday of every month.

 3: Dreaming Big for Tri-Cities | Erik Ralston of LiveTiles, Fuse, and Tri-Cities Launch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

I’m excited to have Erik Ralston on the show this month. He is the chief architect and team lead at LiveTiles’ Tri-Cities branch. LiveTiles is an international company that creates customizable online workspaces for teams.  He is also one of the co-founders of Fuse Co-Working Space in Richland — where I’m currently recording in their podcast booth. As well as a co-founder of Tri-Cities Launch, a program of classes and experiences to learn how to quickly and legitimately create a startup business. He is an enthusiastic Tri-Cities advocate, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the chat. Check out Erik’s ventures here: LiveTiles, Fuse SPC, Tri-Cities Launch, TriConf. (This year’s TriConf happens July 21-22, 2017). You can also follow Erik on his website at Erik-Ralston.com and his blog, .Append(), at Erik-Ralston.com/blog. You can also find him on twitter @ErikRalston. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on iTunes or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. I’ll have a new episode for you every 3rd Monday of the month. Thanks for joining me!

 2: Fireside Chat | Thai Food and Live Music, A Winning Combination | Dara Quinn of Emerald of Siam | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 75:33

In this special episode, Tri-Citizens brings you the audio from Fuse’s first in a new live event series, Fireside Chats. These quarterly events are hosted at Fuse SPC, a coworking space in Richland, WA.   I first interviewed Vanessa Cozza and Ron Boninger, two of the event’s organizers. They talked to me about the new series, how it got started, and what they hope comes from it. Then you’ll hear the audio from the live event where Tyler Soldat interviewed Emerald of Siam’s Dara Quinn. She talks about her family, how Emerald of Siam got started and what they’ve been doing there since then. RSVP for the next Fireside Chat event on Fuse’s Facebook page. Visit Fuse’s website and follow them on Twitter. You can find The Emerald of Siam at www.emeraldofsiam.com, on Facebook, and you can contact them at sakiamusic@hotmail.com. Ron Boninger is Founder and Owner of Stillmore, LLC;  CEO of Carbitex, Inc.; and on the Board and Executive Committee of Fuse, SPC. He is also on the Board of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Chambers Regional Affairs Committee. Vanessa Cozza is a Clinical Assistant Professor of English, as well as the Liberal Arts Internship Coordinator, at Washington State University, Tri-Cities. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe via Apple Podcast or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. I’ll have a new episode for you every month. Thanks for joining me!

 1: Tri-Cities’ First Bike Co-op | David Spaulding of Wheelhouse | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:02

It’s our first ever episode! My first guest is David Spaulding of Wheelhouse, the first community bike shop in Tri-Cities. We talked about how he developed his love of bikes, what brought him to Tri-Cities, how he got started with his first bike shop, Liberation Bike Shop, and what his plans are for Tri-Cities and Wheelhouse. Visit Wheelhouse’s website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe on Apple Podcast or other podcast directory and leave a review. And I’d love to hear from you! You can follow and contact the podcast here. I’ll have a new episode for you every month. Thanks for joining me!

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