06/10/08 Business briefs


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Yakima again can claim local brewery

YAKIMA -- The first brewery in Yakima since Yakima Brewing & Malting Co. closed nearly three years ago is now open for business.

Yakima Craft Brewing Co. released its Pale Ale at several restaurants last week.

The brewery was developed by president Jeff Winn and head brewer Chris Swedin. Winn, who recently moved to Yakima from Portland, has been home brewing for several years. Swedin brewed beer for Grant's Brewery Pub. The pair even secured a piece from Grant's glory days: a homemade copper brewing kettle.

Winn said he was drawn to Yakima's growing economy and the abundance of hops in the area.

"The fact that Yakima no longer had a brewery, I just couldn't let that stand," Winn said. "If there's one place in North America that should have a brewery, it's Yakima."

The brewery at 2920 River Road is primarily a manufacturing facility, but visitors are welcome to visit on Tuesdays and Saturdays to tour the facility and sample the beer. The beer is also available at Buhrmaster Baking Co., Yakima Sports Center, Bob's Keg & Cork, The Beer Shoppe and The Hopvine.

For more information, log on to www.yakimacraftbrewing.com.

 

Ledgestone Hotel is open for business

YAKIMA -- Though the new Ledgestone Hotel just opened last week, it's already attracting business.

Many customers walked in and made reservations on the first day, said general manager Sara Olson. And she expects most of the hotel's suites will be nearly booked at the end of the month.

One key customer base for the hotel at 107 N. Fair Ave. has been those who have relocated to the area for a new job but need a place to stay while they search for a home or rental. "We're off to a great start, that's for sure," Olson said.

The suites, which come with one or two queen-size beds, start at $129 per night, according to its Web site. They include a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and ceramic cooktops, a living room area with a flat-screen television and a separate bedroom area with another flat-screen television and one or two queen-size beds with custom-made linens.

The hotel is owned by Aspen Management, a Milton, Wash., company that also owns and operates two hotels under the Aspen Hotel brand in Soldotna and Kenai, Alaska. The Yakima facility is the first under the Ledgestone Hotel brand.

For more information, call 453-3151 or log on to www.ledgestonehotel.com.

 

Prosser insurance company sold

PROSSER -- A Spokane-based crop insurance provider has purchased Columbia Insurance Associates, a Prosser insurance company.

Employees of the Prosser firm, including owners Dean and Judi Benson, will become employees of Northwest Farm Credit Services on Sept. 1. Dean Benson, who will serve in a new vice president role, will still run the day-to-day operations in Prosser, according to a news release.

Northwest Farm Credit Services, which has offices in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska, provides crop insurance and agricultural credit to farmers, ranchers, commercial fishermen, timber producers and agribusinesses.

 

Business contracts workshop June 17

YAKIMA -- New Vision-Yakima County Development Association will hold a workshop on securing government business contracts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 at the Central Washington Business Resource Center at 10 N. Ninth St.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to identify public contracting opportunities, how to bid for contracts and what certifications are required to contract with public entities.

The workshop costs $10 and includes a luncheon. For more information, call or e-mail Tammy Everts at 575-1140 or tammy@ycda.com.

 

Business tax workshop June 18

YAKIMA -- The Yakima office of the state Department of Revenue is hosting a free tax workshop for new and small business owners from 8:30 to 11 a.m. June 18 at its new office at 3703 River Road, Suite 3.

Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements.

For more information or to register, log on to the Department of Revenue's Web site at www.dor.wa.gov or call 454-5160.