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Spokane Tribe to open casino early next month

Venue expected to create 300 jobs

December 21, 2017

The Spokane Tribe of Indians says it will debut its new 38,000-square-foot casino in Airway Heights to the public at 7 p.m on Jan. 8. Spokane Tribe chairwoman Carol Evans says the casino will open with 450 slot machines and 12 table games, which will inc

Cogo Capital to re-enter Spokane with new office

CEO says company will hire 30 employees here

December 21, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Coeur d'Alene-based real estate investment lending company Cogo Capital LLC says it plans to re-enter the Spokane market and open an office on downtown's periphery in February. Cogo Capital CEO Lee Arnold says the company purchased a building at 217

Spokane Valley issues first permits for Katerra factory

Facility here will produce mass timber products

December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

The city of Spokane Valley has issued a permit to Katerra Inc. to begin foundation work for its $35 million factory planned at 19202 E. Garland Lane. Representatives for Menlo Park, Calif.-based Katerra couldn't be reached for comment. An affiliate, K

Rohinni to light it up in 2018

LED tech maker to expand in INW, abroad next year

December 21, 2017

Having developed light-emitting diodes smaller than the eyes of ants, Coeur d'Alene-based Rohinni LLC is poised for monumental growth in 2018, CEO Matthew Gerber says. The tech engineering startup is anticipating to generate more sales both here and in

On The JoB podcast: Parking shortages in downtown Spokane

Journal of Business Real Estate Reporter Samantha Peone talks about the challenge of finding leasable parking slots in the city's core and the ripple effects of that shortage.

December 7, 2017

Staff Report

On The JoB podcast: Stadium alternatives for Spokane Public Schools

Journal of Business Reporter Kevin Blocker discusses his recent report about the future of Joe Albi Stadium and how the sports venue fits into the school district's overall capital plans.

December 7, 2017

Staff Report

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Rider provides hedge for disability insurance

Premiums will be refunded if policy is claim free

December 7, 2017

Todd Radwick

Disability insurance with a return-of-premium rider is a type of insurance made to protect your income if you get sick or hurt and can't work, but where you can get a 100 percent refund of all your premiums paid, typically at age 67, if you don't have

Employers benefit from offering retirement plans

Such incentives may help recruit, retain leading talent

December 7, 2017

Kirstin Davis

Planning for the future means many things for many people. Real estate investments, life insurance policies, retirement plans, and savings accounts can make up a recipe for a great quality of life down the road. Business owners and leaders are wise to hel

WSU offers new online senior-living certificate

Program expands school's hospitality course options

December 7, 2017

Washington State University

To meet the needs of the rapidly expanding senior living industry, Washington State University has added an online senior-living certificate program to its hospitality business management curriculum. The certificate will benefit those interested in gaini

$6 million medical building going up in Riverstone

North Idaho Dermatology develops new structure

December 7, 2017

Samantha Peone

NID LLC, an affiliate of North Idaho Dermatology PA, is building a $6 million, four-story structure at 2199 N. Merritt Creek Loop in Coeur d'Alene. The three-story, 27,400-square-foot building will be situated above a 9,400-square-foot parking level sa