Yakima Valley Business Times

A reminder from Yakima County: Hey everyone, let's continue all the things we know work to prevent new exposures and stop further spread of the virus. Spread the word (not the virus); physical distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands. Let's get back to doing what we love!

Yakima Mask Campaign Aims To Help Businesses Reopen: Many local businesses and organizations have joined a campaign pushing community-wide use of facemasks to curb the spread of COVID-19 and help businesses reopen.

#MaskUpToOpenUp😷 #YakimaTogether #WashYourHands

Local manufacturers looking to reopen their facilities and rebound from the coronavirus pandemic can start that process by contacting Impact Washington. Impact Washington acquired a grant to conduct assessments for manufacturers, which are free. impactwashington.org.

When Beauty + Brews reopens in Yakima, it'll offer beauty and health services including peels, lashes, waxing, dermaplaning, massage, hair treatments and more. They'll also serve a wide variety of local beers, Pacific Northwest beers, seltzers and other drinks.

Big Ern Productions doing outdoor movie theaters in Yakima, and more. @yakimabusinesstimes instagram.com/p/CBRaOcrJxB7/…

FootLites Dance Studio in Selah has earned a reputation as one of the best dance studios in Eastern Washington. Mary Jill Rodgers opened Footlites inside the Selah Civic Center in 1992 and slowly grew the... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

New outside sales position. Account executive needed to sell long-term newspaper advertising contracts to local businesses. Must be self-motivated and organized. We're looking for one person who can develop... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

Picatti Brothers Inc. has been a valued employer in the Yakima Valley for the past 90 years. The family-owned water pumping and delivery service has been providing family-wage jobs to area residents since 1928,... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

The Lewisville Tavern in Yakima is back in business after a suspicious fire caused $300,000 damage last fall. The bar had to be completely remodeled, although the office space and restrooms were spared .... by... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

After a successful first 12 months, Every thing R/C is starting its second year in Yakima. The radio-controlled vehicle supply store off South First Street has everything hobbyists need for cars, planes, boats... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

Manhattan Station Espresso has opened its third drive-thru stand in the Valley, taking over the longtime home of The Coffee Shoppe on Nob Hill Boulevard in March. Owner Alicia Sainsbury started working for her... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

Marc Gabbard, owner of GSR Quality Collision Repair in Yakima, has been recognized with a national award for his contributions to the auto body repair industry. Gabbard's Facebook page, Collision Repair... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

The Kabob House Yakima has become a local business success story since owner Ahmed Baqer opened his original restaurant off Nob Hill Boulevard in 2009. He has since opened three more of his popular Mediterranean... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

Account executive needed to sell newspaper special project advertising to local businesses. Lots of phone work. Must be self-motivated and organized. Sales experience required; ad experience preferred. Yakima... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

The Downtown Yakima Farmers Market is gearing up for its second season along South Third Street, starting at 9 a.m. on Mother's Day, May 12. Organizers say this year's market will be much improved, with more... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

Timberloom in Naches has been going through a rebranding over the past five months, trying to attract more craftsmen from around the state. The raw wood retailer and design store off U.S. Highway 12 — formerly... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

The former First Baptist Church on Yakima Avenue is undergoing a full-scale renovation, and the finished product should be done later this year. Owners Roger and Michelle Wilson are converting the 1908... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

B & C Sewing & Vacuum has been serving the Yakima Valley community since 1976, but to owner Rob Pottenger and his family, the business is about much more than selling vacuums and sewing machines. "It's about the... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…

The health benefits associated with eating beefalo meat have been known for decades, but convincing people to give up traditional steaks and burgers in favor of beefalo has always been a struggle for Yakima... facebook.com/YVBusinessTime…