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Avista remodels headquarters lobby; addition is next

Work part of $28 million multiyear plan to upgrade structure along Mission

November 21, 2013

Avista Corp., of Spokane, is remodeling the lobby and basement of its headquarters building, at 1411 E. Mission, and says it plans to start work in March on a 42,000-square-foot addition. The projects are part of a multiyear, $28 million with a

CNI wins $4 million job to modernize Cd'A grade school

Work includes new gym, two-classroom addition at Borah Elementary

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

The Coeur d'Alene School District has awarded Contractors Northwest Inc., of Coeur d'Alene, a $4 million contract to modernize and expand Borah Elementary School.The expansion part of the project will include constructing a gym, art room, and a

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Big library projects are on the books

Partnership with city includes possible construction valued at $26 million

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

With a recent site-plan approval from the Spokane Valley City Council in hand, the Spokane County Library District says it expects to seek approval from county commissioners next month to put a $22 million bond measure before Valley voters next for

Spokane accounting firms merge

Company established here in 1981 now has a combined staff of 15

November 21, 2013

Katie Ross

Spokane accounting firm Heiskell MacGillivray & Associates PS has merged into its operations the firm of Engel & Associates PS, says Kevin Sell, a shareholder and certified public accountant with Heiskell MacGillivray. The merger, which was Nov.

Seattle real estate company adds new tenants at its Spokane properties

In largest transaction, Leavitt leases space to Lile Moving & Storage

November 21, 2013

Katie Ross

Seattle-based Leavitt Capital Cos., which acquired in January the commercial real estate properties of The Wolff Co., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company with Spokane roots, has signed three new tenants here, says Aaron Lake, Leavitt's director of &

Cd'A design software maker Chief Architect buys land for new building

Company envisions relocation to Riverstone site in two to three years

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

Chief Architect Inc., of Coeur d'Alene, plans to move its operations to a yet-to-be built structure in the Riverstone multiuse development, says Scott Harris, a spokesman for the company.The architectural design software maker has bought 3.5 of

Coeur d'Alene entrepreneur plans The Dome soccer complex in Hayden

Nearby indoor athletics facility already operates at capacity, owner says

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

Coeur d'Alene businessman Jim Kinney has bought a 10-acre parcel of land in Hayden where he plans to build a soccer complex a short distance north of The Dome, which is a smaller indoor sports facility he opened last year.The planned facility, &

Revett Minerals posts loss, files for U.S. corporation

Company seeks name change; headquarters to stay here

November 21, 2013

Treva Lind

Spokane Valley-based Revett Minerals Inc. has reported a third-quarter net loss of $600,000, or 2 cents per share, compared with net income of $4.4 million a year ago. The loss follows 10 months of halted operations at the company's Troy Mine in

Liberty Lake prototyping shop crafts steady growth

Proto Technologies adds equipment, clients as revenue climbs

November 21, 2013

Treva Lind

Proto Technologies Inc., a Liberty Lake prototype manufacturer, has experienced growth this year in revenues and its client base, says Rory Nay, the company's president.The company, located at 22808 E. Appleway, makes custom parts, models, and a

Arc of Spokane leases former CompUSA building

Nonprofit ends 20-year relationship as wholesale supplier to Value Village

November 21, 2013

Mike McLean

The Arc of Spokane plans to open a thrift store next month in the former CompUSA building, at 808 N. Ruby north of downtown, having ended its longstanding relationship with Value Village, says Greg Falk, Arc's executive director.Arc, a nonprofit