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New SRM unit targets organics

PacifiClean aims to help clients set up regional waste-processing plants

December 15, 2011

SRM Development LLC, of Spokane, has launched a new subsidiary called PacifiClean Environmental that will seek to work with government entities and large private-sector clients to develop multimillion-dollar, organic-processing facilities.The is

Aerocet stays afloat during 'slow' season

Airplane pontoon maker credits sister company's growth, strong demand

December 15, 2011

Mike McLean

Aerocet Inc., a North Idaho manufacturer of composite floats for aircraft, is enjoying the busiest "slow" season it's ever had. As of early this month, the company's workforce was 34 and expected to increase yet this winter, says Garry Hojan, the a

Retailers face pressure on liquor sales

Grocery store chain execs say customers will expect them to stock hard alcohol

December 15, 2011

Kim Crompton

Spokane area-based grocery store chains aren't tipping their hand yet as to whether or how they plan to stock and market liquor, following Washington state voters' recent approval of Initiative 1183, which privatizes state liquor for a couple of to

Gusts of change on the way

Tiny town of Oakesdale hopes to reap benefits of energy project

December 15, 2011

Chey Scott

The small farming town of Oakesdale is hoping to see a boost to its economy as a result of the planned nearby 58-turbine Palouse Wind project for which construction is scheduled to ramp up next spring.Residents of the 420-person community aren't

Montanore moves closer to permit

Silver-copper project would create hundreds of jobs

December 15, 2011

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Mines Management Inc. says it anticipates federal approval as soon as next year of an exploratory mining permit that could lead to a large silver and copper mine, creating hundreds of jobs in northwest Montana.Mines Management's be

Large-cap growth funds most resilient in 2011, analysts say

Modest economic growth is likely in '12, bodes well for big companies' stocks

December 15, 2011

Andrew Leckey

Large-cap growth funds have held up better than most other types of stock funds in 2011.Previously ignored, big-name companies that have rapidly rising earnings become more attractive in uncertain times than their riskier small-cap strong ample

In the News

December 15, 2011

Dec. 6 / Providence to add more than 150 jobs hereProvidence Health & Services, owner of Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital and Holy Family Hospital, said it plans to add more than 150 new positions to its billing center here as

Calendar

December 15, 2011

Meetings & EventsGreater Spokane Incorporated will hold a Good Morning Greater Spokane event Friday, Jan. 13, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone. The cost is $25 for members and $55 for others. After Jan. 11, the cost is $30 5

Lydig wins $6.4 million West Side job

Evergreen Hospital works to expand oncology clinic, ground-floor office space

December 1, 2011

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Lydig Construction Inc. has won a $6.4 million contract to expand the cancer center at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, on the state's West Side, says Heidi Maki, a marketing manager for Lydig.Lydig's Bellevue office is handling

Spokane design-build team lands WSU residence hall

Graham, NAC beat out two West Side bidders for $25 million project

December 1, 2011

Treva Lind

Two Spokane firms, NAC|Architecture and Graham Construction & Management Inc., have won a $25 million design-build contract to erect a 300-bed residence hall on the north side of Washington State University's campus in Pullman.The planned to be