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Q&A with Seven2's New Presidents Sarah Clifford and Amy Nichols

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August 26, 2021

Sarah Clifford and Amy Nichols were promoted in July to presidents of Spokane-based digital media company Seven27 LLC, which does business as Seven2. For nearly nine years, Clifford has worked at the creative company, which develops games

Big mixed-use projects planned at Landing at Post Falls

Former LP mill site development includes waterfront housing

August 26, 2021

Natasha Nellis

At least 548 additional residential units and 46,000 square feet of office and commercial space are planned at the 33-acre Landing at Post Falls site, on the north bank of the Spokane River.

Stauffer & Associates acquires Butler Robinson

Company owner sets goal to become largest locally owned practice

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Liberty Lake-based accounting firm Stauffer & Associates PLLC has acquired Spokane Valley-based Butler Robinson & Associates PS. Sam Mansour, owner, partner, and

Private sector takes on public problems in Spokane

Dissatisfied with initial efforts from politicians, business, property owners push conversation on crime, vagrancy

August 26, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Last year, the Hutton Settlement began paying $3,000 a month for private security to protect its 20 Spokane-area commercial properties from graffiti, property damage, and theft.

Hazzard Fab Worx races to keep up with demand

Custom off-road shop faces supply chain, hiring issues

August 12, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Luke Shuman, owner of Spokane-based Hazzard Fab Worx LLC, says demand is at an all-time high for his shop's custom offroading and four-wheel drive products and services, but parts availability remains unpredictable.

Securing financing needed for post-pandemic growth

Options remain to access funds as economy returns

August 12, 2021

TJ Brill

As the Eastern Washington economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, consumers are eagerly spending on the products and services they were forced to forgo during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Divorce after 50 can add to challenges for women

Even necessary change brings financial hardship

August 12, 2021

Sarah Carlson

Divorce is difficult for everyone going through it, yet it is a necessary change toward a healthy life for many women. Divorce dramatically increased by 109% over the past 25 years among those aged 50 and older, according to Forbes.com.

Success in investing can involve more than smarts

Disciplined approach can outperform market experts

August 12, 2021

Rick Biel

Investing is an unusual endeavor in that it is entirely possible for someone with no credentials in finance to actually outperform someone who is highly trained in that world.

Guest Commentary: Long-term care insurance shouldn't be forced onto employees statewide

Benefit that won't benefit many â€¦

August 12, 2021

Edmund O. Schweitzer III

I'm very concerned about the Washington Long-Term Care Act. So are thousands of other employee-owners of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in several states.

The Journal's View: Downtown Spokane needs its professionals to return

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August 12, 2021

Staff Report

It's time to get back to business in downtown Spokane. Employers with a presence in the city's core should bring back employees as quickly-and as safely-as they can. The presence of a workforce is much needed and will help to cure many of the