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Hotel stats look good, in context

Visitors Bureau sees Spokane faring better than comparable areas

October 1, 2009

The hotel industry, slammed by the recession, is faring better in Spokane County than in other Northwest urban counties in some categories, the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau says, citing statistics compiled by Smith Travel Research

Roads chief hears pitch for corridor

Top U.S. highway official meets with Spokane group in Washington, D.C., office

October 1, 2009

Richard Ripley

A delegation of Spokane-area business leaders met Sept. 8 in Washington, D.C., with Federal Highway Administration chief Victor Mendez to make a case for a $35 million grant to complete construction of the southbound lanes of the North Spokane from

Empire Ford property sale in the works

Buyer not divulged; deal expected to be completed before the end of the year

October 1, 2009

Kim Crompton

An undisclosed buyer has agreed to purchase the former Empire Ford property in downtown Spokane, and the transaction should be completed within 60 to 90 days, barring any obstacles that might arise during a "due diligence" review of the property by

Slow development in a stable sector

New projects behind pace of recent years, but occupancy strong

October 1, 2009

Mike McLean

While a few apartment projects currently are in various stages of planning and development in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, and the apartment rental market here is being called relatively stable, 2009 has been a slow year for new apartment here,

Lydig, Bouten land big WSU jobs

Contractors lead Pullman projects worth $131 million

October 1, 2009

Mike McLean

Washington State University says it has selected two Spokane contractors to construct separate projects on its Pullman Campus with a combined value of $131 million.Lydig Construction Inc. has won a contract to build WSU's planned $96 million and

Oil investments' unpredictability makes pundits cautious

Anecdotal evidence hints at improving market, but tentative mindset prevails

October 1, 2009

Personal Investing

Oil companies are the elephant in the room.The wide trading range and erratic movement of oil prices has been perplexing to pundits, investors, and motorists alike. Prices go down, they go up, and they go nowhere.You're not hearing bold or or

In the News: October 1, 2009

October 1, 2009

Sept. 22 / BNSF seeks abandonment of rail line in Idaho The Idaho Public Utilities Commission said there were no objections at a public hearing on Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway Co.'s proposed abandonment of a 6-mile section of rail a

October 1-15, 2009

October 1, 2009

Meetings & Events The Greater Hillyard Business Association will hold a candidates' debate on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the old Masonic Temple, 5901 N. Market. Scheduled participants include: Spokane City Council and

Learn about target-date fund's strategy before buying in

Decide on whether you want portfolio managed to or through desired date

September 17, 2009

Forget about resting easy.Target-date funds, billed as confidence-building vehicles that gradually shift your holdings into more conservative fixed-rate instruments as their date nears, have caused some sleepless nights.Investors stashed in a

Calendar: September 17, 2009

September 17, 2009

September 17 - October 1, 2009 he Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Kim Frlan, Journal of Business, 429 E.