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Knowledge-transfer strategies help plug generation gaps

Expected boomer exodus raises desire to nurture next leaders
November 6, 2008
Mike McLean
As they brace for an expected exodus of baby boomers, some large employers here hope to transfer corporate knowledge to younger employees via methods ranging from internal leadership grooming to posting in-house communications on YouTube.Diane a
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Deer Park contractor lands two big repair jobs at dams

Knight Construction tapped for heavy work valued at $2.6 million
November 6, 2008
Mike McLean
Knight Construction & Supply Inc., of Deer Park, has landed two dam-repair contracts with a combined value of about $2.6 million.One project is under way to repair damages on a gate on a navigation lock on the John Day Dam on the Columbia River,
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Uphus wins contract for work at stadium

November 6, 2008
David Cole
M.E. Uphus Construction Inc., of Spokane, has won a $300,000 contract to do bathroom repairs, some office remodeling, and construction of a 1,300-square-foot maintenance building and a Dumpster enclosure at Avista Stadium.The county-owned at 222
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Two Sandpoint real estate offices merge, buy another

Combined brokerages plan to move into new Panhandle Mill building
November 6, 2008
Mike McLean
RiverStone Real Estate Inc. and Century 21 on the Lake, two Sandpoint real estate brokerages, recently merged to form Century 21 RiverStone, which then bought Lake County Real Estate, yet another brokerage there, says Shawn Taylor, a partner in 21
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Businesses, property owners divided on Felts Field zoning

Land, home owners favor allowing higher-density development in that area
November 6, 2008
David Cole
Property and home owners who want to develop their land around Felts Field beyond what's possible under current regulations are running into opposition from airport-related businesses concerned that their operations could be jeopardized by such 30
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$5 million road project added to list

Highway district hopes to widen Prairie Avenue
November 6, 2008
Jeanne Gustafson
A $5 million project to widen a mile-long stretch of Prairie Avenue near Post Falls into a five-lane thoroughfare has been added to a six-year transportation plan by Kootenai County's transportation planning agency.The project, which is being by
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Subdivision on Five Mile gets city approval

Owner of planned 35-lot project says he will wait until market improves
November 6, 2008
Jeanne Gustafson
A Spokane developer has received approval for a 35-lot residential subdivision on Five Mile Prairie, but says he likely won't start work on the project for a year or two due to the slow housing market.The developer, Dennis Trainor, doing as LLC,
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Couple converts stores to Mattress Outlets

13 of 23 stores Mullinaxs own in three states now operate under that brand
November 6, 2008
David Cole
Ken and Helen Mullinax, who own Mattress Outlet Inc., of Spokane, have converted two Simmons Comfort World stores they owned, in Spokane Valley and Kennewick, Wash., to Mattress Outlet stores.The Valley store, located in leased space at 15607 E.
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Developer plans 116-lot subdivision

South Valley project value estimated at $34 million when all homes are built
November 6, 2008
Mike McLean
A longtime Spokane developer plans to develop 116 residential lots just south of the city of Spokane Valley.The subdivision, to be called Belleaire, would be located on 40 acres north of Daystar road near Apollo Road, says Casey Mason, project
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Wood products company cuts staff, sells equipment

Castle Rock's building also will be sold; owner to focus on his safety gear business
November 6, 2008
Jeanne Gustafson
William Gilcrist, owner of Castle Rock Industries Inc., says he's in the process of selling that Spokane company's production facility, has let go most of its 27 employees, and has sold off the equipment it used to make wood components for other at
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