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Higher loans rates could hurt small Inland Northwest businesses

Some worry about effects of hikes; others point out they're still historically low
January 27, 2022
Karina Elias
Bankers in Spokane haven't noticed a sharp change in behavior from prospective borrowers, panicked by the looming threat of rising interest rates set to occur in 2022, but say they are keeping a constant eye on rising rates and anticipating the needs
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Housing affordability becomes greater concern in rising mortgage rate environment

Climbing costs might not have immediate impact on residential market
January 27, 2022
Erica Bullock
Some real estate professionals here say anticipated increases in mortgage interest rates this year could price median-income homebuyers out of the market, while others say they don't anticipate immediate widespread disruption in the current market.
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Blooms on the Blvd. opens in northwest Spokane

Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, b
January 27, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, bouquets, wreaths, houseplants,
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Welch Comer engineering firm expands into Spokane Valley

Cd'A engineering firm hopes to attract more clients in Washington
January 27, 2022
Erica Bullock
Coeur d'Alene engineering company Welch Comer Engineers has expanded operations to a multitenant building in Spokane Valley. Necia Maiani, company vice president and Spokane Valley office manager, says Welch Comer's new 1,300-square-foot office at
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Gee Automotive acquires Oregon dealerships

Three dealerships to help Liberty Lake company increase its presence in Portland metro area
January 27, 2022
Erica Bullock
Liberty Lake auto retailer Gee Automotive Cos has acquired three Dick's Auto Group dealerships, in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro, Oregon. Ryan Gee, CEO of Gee Automotive, declines to disclose the terms of the transaction, which closed Jan. 19.
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Freeform merges with Boise company

Business Interiors of Idaho to adopt name, branding of Spokane enterprise
January 27, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based commercial furniture dealer and interior services company Contract Resource Group Inc., which does business as Freeform, has merged with a Boise company. Fernando Jauretche, Freeform's principal and market president for the Inland
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Avista Edge enters broadband market

Subsidiary starts pilot, wants to grow into Idaho and nationally eventually
January 27, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A subsidiary of Spokane-based Avista Corp. is piloting a high-speed broadband project in partnership with the City of Cheney and plans to expand to 6,500 customers throughout at least two communities in the Inland Northwest.
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Insights: Local-focused chefs can help to build regional identity

Year-round variations in menu offerings can enhance cuisine in INW
January 27, 2022
Adam Hegsted
Imagine getting to a restaurant without knowing the time of year, the location, or really anything about that restaurant. Just show up, be present and observe as food and drink are served. Now imagine you can tell by the items that you are served what
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Whatever Happened To: Mullen's plans for a West Plains electric-vehicle manufacturing plant

Startup Mullen Automotive moves on from Spokane, opens new plant in South
January 27, 2022
Mike McLean
Mullen Automotive Inc. appears to have left Spokane and Memphis, Tennessee both in its rearview mirror and now is planning to base its initial electric-vehicle production in Mississippi.
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—Karina Elias

Parting Thoughts with Downtown Spokane Partnership's Mark Richard

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January 27, 2022
Karina Elias
After serving as president and CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership for nine years, Mark Richard has announced he will step down from his position effective mid-February and move to Tampa, Florida where he will be the vice president of expansion
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