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Greater Spokane Incorporated revises approach to strategic plan

Organization focuses on five key initiatives

September 28, 2017

Greater Spokane Incorporated is restructuring its strategic plan for improving the Spokane area's business climate, with the goal of prioritizing those items that can be implemented soonest, says GSI CEO Todd Mielke. 'The previous plan was divided i

California developer to buy, update two Spokane apartment complexes

Agency asked to approve $12.5 million in financing

September 28, 2017

Mike McLean

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is scheduled to hear a request today to authorize up to $12.5 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the purchase of and planned improvements to the Coventry Court and St. Andrews Court apartments in

Pendleton plans first store in Spokane

Company hopes to open in River Park Square by Nov. 1

September 14, 2017

Portland-based textile manufacturer Pendleton Woolen Mills says it has reached an agreement to occupy a 3,150-square-foot space on the second floor at River Park Square Mall and hopes to open a retail outlet there on Nov. 1. 'We're really excited a

Couple design, develop Energy Star rental units

Building advisers apply expertise in income property

September 14, 2017

Mike McLean

Spokane Valley couple Jaculynn and Hans Peterson have developed a duplex that they claim is the first Energy Star, solar-ready rental income property in the city. Construction recently was completed on the $295,000 structure, at the northwest corner of O

Rethinking how to value the Columbia River Basin

Natural capital should be viewed in broader sense

September 14, 2017

Donald Michel

When non-native settlers first arrived in North America, the natural resource wealth astounded them. They saw the opportunity for endless growth-a nirvana of clear, clean rivers, an open door to economic riches unparalleled anywhere in the entire world.

Specialty Environmental: Insulated by a strong market

Conversion of old buildings into apartments fuels work

September 14, 2017

After a 26-year career as a manager for a large construction company in Hawaii, Ray Skelton moved to Spokane and acquired the assets of two separate environmental and insulation companies, both of which are now reaping the benefits of the current construc

Spokane's Riverkeeper

Organization plans to increase outreach, expand cleanup

September 14, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Riverkeeper's Jerry White Jr. is a former teacher and environmental advocate who spends his days working to make the Spokane River a cleaner, more accessible place for those of us who live and work alongside it. White himself is called the Rive

Trauma Counseling Center looks to build reputation

Downtown group to test use of VR in treatment

September 14, 2017

After a more than 20-year career serving in the U.S. Air Force, Roger Yoder had a goal of starting his own counseling service that specializes in helping victims of trauma. He opened his practice in July 2016 under the name Executive Counseling Services,

Nonprofits to collaborate on patient lodging project in Cd'A

Hospitality center to be built at Kootenai Health

September 14, 2017

Mike McLean

Community Cancer Fund, Kootenai Health, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest are collaborating to develop and operate lodging for adult and pediatric patients receiving medical treatment at Kootenai Health, says Jerid Keefer, Commun

Premier Clinical Research expands 'overnight'

Planned studies to require patients to sleep on site

September 14, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based independent pharmaceutical research company Premier Clinical Research LLC has expanded its facility to include an overnight living space, which will enhance its study capabilities here, says Jill Ciccarello, Premier's director of research.