As quick as TQ Hobbies moved out of the business complex at 316 S. 1st Street to across the street, Illumination Video moved in.
Owner Bill Hogan said Illumination Video Production and Web Design began as a business he ran out of his home where he did video production for weddings. Now he has expanded that business to include video production, event videos, home movie transfers to DVD, audio file transfers to compact disc and web design.

Laughter may be the best medicine in a depressed economy. Businesses offering comedic relief typically grow during hard times, according to Carmen Garrison, owner of Carmen’s Comedy Club. That trend may be contributing to the success of her new club.

Not making a profit on a business would stop many people from even starting it. But Tim Lantrip, owner of Independent Quality Care, didn’t open the business with an intent to strike it rich, rather to provide the much needed service to people in Selah.

A trend is developing on North Wenas road in Selah, new businesses are finishing construction left and right. AutoZone is the most recent business to open in the area after approximately 16 months of construction.

Larry Tracy stands inside his U-Haul and propane business, Selah Supply, at 511 1/2 South First St. Don Gronning photo

It’s taken six years but Larry Tracy, owner of Selah Supply, says he has the right mix and location.