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KEVIN BLOCKER

'Pause' could hamper WSU's research cause

Stoppage might hinder ability to secure funding at WSU Health Sciences
May 21, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Though money for research has risen steadily in recent years at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane, officials are concerned a prolonged global pandemic could have a compromising effect on future funding.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

Spokane's Child Care Crisis

Day-care providers warn of increasing shortage, consequences to employers
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The child care industry was facing workforce shortages and high operating costs before the COVID-19 pandemic, and Spokane-area providers say the situation will grow more dire as people returning to work seek day care services from an industry
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Linn Parish

Stay Alfred closes its doors permanently

Short-term rental company devastated by pandemic, CEO says
May 20, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Stay Alfred Inc., a one-time darling of Spokane's entrepreneurial ecosystem, is closing its doors permanently, says Jordan Allen, founder and CEO of the short-term rental company. Allen says the company couldn't stay afloat after the coronavirus pa
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Restaurants & Retail

Restaurants & Retail
May 7, 2020
Kevin Blocker
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Publisher's Notebook: The crisis will pass; need for talent will endure

Best Places deadline nears …
May 7, 2020
Paul Read
Clearly, this pandemic has forced our attention to the near-term reality of high unemployment and need to survive a historic economic and societal challenge. Sixty days ago, we were talking about how tight labor markets were making it critical
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The Journal's View: Kudos to employer groups' efforts at recovery table

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May 7, 2020
Staff Report
As Washington begins to reopen businesses and looks to rebuild its economy, business groups should be lauded for their constructive, noncombative efforts when walking a fine line in advocating for restarting the economy while ensuring public safety.
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Spokane nonprofits considered for $20M in funds

Construction could start in fall at Gonzaga Haven
May 7, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Two Spokane nonprofits-Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington and YMCA of the Inland Northwest-are being considered for over $20 million in bonds and low-income housing tax credits from the Washington state Housing Finance Commission.
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Tractor Beverage raises $18.5 million in VC capital

North Idaho company distributes organic drinks exclusively to restaurants
May 7, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A specialty soda company based in Dalton Gardens has raised $18.5 million in venture capital funding. According to proprietary market data software subscription platform PitchBook, Tractor Beverages Inc. raised the funding as a combination of equity
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Spiceology secures $2 million in new funding

Cash infusion to be used to enhance marketing efforts
May 7, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Spokane spices and rub company Spiceology has secured $2 million in a round of funding. Spiceology, located east of downtown at 715 E. Sprague, will dedicate a significant portion of funding to its continued marketing efforts, says company CEO
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Stay Alfred eyes August restart

Management studying 'strategic reductions'
May 7, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Short-term rental company Stay Alfred Inc., of Spokane Valley, plans to continue operating but will do so with a reduced staff and smaller national footprint of units, according to a spokeswoman speaking on the company's behalf.
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