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ALSC tabbed for study of 'south block'

Property across from PFD's convention complex could include parking, facilities
November 6, 2008
By Jeanne GustafsonThe Spokane Public Facilities District has selected ALSC Architects PS, of Spokane, to perform a feasibility study of the so-called "south block" property downtown where it hopes to expand.The property, which is bounded by Main
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—Courtesy of DOT

Graham wins $43 million freeway project

Contractor will lower U.S. 2 north of Farwell Road, build interchange for N-S freeway
November 6, 2008
Jeanne Gustafson
Graham Construction & Management Inc., of Spokane, has won a $42.8 million contract to lower the grade of U.S. 2 in the vicinity of a planned interchange for the North Spokane Corridor freeway and to construct six bridges associated with the will a
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Potlatch eyes new way to fund spin-off

Company now will have Clearwater tap credit line, take some of its debt
November 6, 2008
Paul Read
Potlatch Corp., the big Spokane-based wood-products concern, says the national credit crisis has forced it to change how it will finance the planned spin-off of its pulp-based operations into a new publicly traded company called Clearwater Paper it
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Mall owner looks to trim big debt load

Parent of NorthTown, Valley, and Silver Lake ousts CEO, to sell assets
November 6, 2008
Kim Crompton
General Growth Properties Inc., the Chicago-based owner of three of the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area's largest shopping malls, has taken dramatic steps in the last couple of weeks to try to ease a massive debt burden that analysts say is threatening
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Bank reports give insights into economy

Nonperforming assets rise sharply at institutions here as quarterly profits plummet
November 6, 2008
Richard Ripley
Third-quarter earnings reports from Inland Northwest banks are providing insights into the region's economy.One of the most-watched numbers in bank earnings reports for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, will be nonperforming how they've a
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—Staff photo by David Cole

Bracing for rise in utility bills

Convergence of rate-boosting forces to impact businesses here
November 6, 2008
David Cole
Babyland Diaper Service here operates two 250-pound dryers and four 115-pound machines—compared with the 15-pound dryers typical in most homes.So when rates for natural gas, which heats the dryers, go up, it hurts, says Dan Anderson, owner a
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—Rendering Courtesy of SRG Partnership Inc.

CCS projects total $155 million

Work on six structures worth $98 million to start in '09
November 6, 2008
Mike McLean
Community Colleges of Spokane is planning roughly $155 million in construction projects, nearly $100 million of which are scheduled to get under way next year, says Dennis Dunham, director of capital projects at the college district.Although some
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In the News: October 23, 2008

October 23, 2008
Oct. 21 / Spokane County selects racetrack operator Spokane County commissioners unanimously selected Midway Muffler & Radiator Inc., headquartered in Fife, Wash., and owned by businessman Bucky Austin, to operate Spokane County Park /
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Small Business Watch: October 23, 2008

October 23, 2008
Former teacher opens tutoring center with focus on mathematics Do The Math, a tutoring center that specializes in mathematics, has opened in a 1,300-square-foot space at 14 E. Mission, says Rae Lynn Westby, the business's says she's &
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Calendar: October 23, 2008

October 23, 2008
October 23 - November 7, 2008 The Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Ben Rascoff, Journal of Business, 429 E.
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