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—Virginia Thomas

Farm to Phone at Share.Farm

Spokane startup hopes to connect farmer's market vendors, users
July 5, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Two entrepreneurs from Whitworth University are launching a free app that they claim could change the way farmer's market vendors and customers interact. Vince Peak, CEO of Share.Farm Inc., teamed up with Eric Kobe, the company's chief security offi
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—University of Washington

Incorporating medical technology into curriculum

UW students receive experience using devices for bedside examinations
July 5, 2018
Virginia Thomas
The University of Washington School of Medicine-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership is incorporating advanced technology into medical education programs at its Spokane site. The school already has integrated a few different forms of new techn
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—Kim Crompton

An epic undertaking at MultiCare

Health care network launches new patient records system in Spokane area
July 5, 2018
Kim Crompton
Spokane-area health care providers, administrators, and patients alike should begin to see benefits immediately as a result of MultiCare Health System's recent conversion to the Epic electronic health records system here, say representatives of the nonp
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—Kim Crompton

Advanced Dermatology adds space, to hire more doctors

27-year-old practice now billed as largest in INW
July 5, 2018
Kim Crompton
Dr. Joel Sears, founder of Spokane-based Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery PLLC, says he didn't set out to develop a practice of a certain size or one that would dominate the Inland Northwest in that specialized area of medicine. 'I just tried to s
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Orlison Brewing closes taproom, retains brand

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July 5, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Orlison Brewing Co. has closed its taproom, Orlison Brewing Co. Tavern, at 1017 W. First. According to a posting on the company's Facebook page, Orlison Brewing has entered into an exclusive contract to use its production facility to manufacture beer f
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Airport Ramada revamps courtyard

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July 5, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The Ramada by Wyndham at Spokane Airport, 8909 W. Airport Drive, plans to add new outdoor features to its courtyard space. The hotel's general manager, Denise Vickerman, says the 30,800-square-foot space formerly housed an outdoor pool, which has been
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New BBQ food truck rolls out

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July 5, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane barbecue enthusiast Al Batson is preparing to roll out a new truck, (m)EAT BBQ, which will serve barbecued beef, pork, chicken, and other offerings. Batson says he's currently a member of the Greater Spokane Food Truck Association, so his truc
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Complex permits for food establishments is on the rise

Health inspections steady despite added risk factors
July 5, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Despite an uptick in the number of food establishments applying for complex permits, Spokane Regional Health District inspectors say the number of health inspections that result in code violations or reinspections hasn't increased. Steven Main, food sa
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Spark Central lands its largest grant to date

Creativity, tech nonprofit plans to use funds to increase employee hours
July 5, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Spark Central, a Spokane-based nonprofit that provides access to creative learning opportunities and innovative technology, has been selected for a $100,000 arts and culture grant from the Washington Women's Foundation. The grant will be disbursed ove
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