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HiTest Sand seeks power services for smelter

Company hopes to build silicon plant near Newport
Samantha Peone
Silica Investments Inc., the parent company of Canada-based HiTest Sand Inc., earlier this week submitted to the Pend Oreille County Public Utility District a formal request for power services for its proposed silicon smelter south of Newport, Wash., says
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Sexual harassment training increases in Spokane

Demand for policy reviews up 50 percent, consultants say
LeAnn Bjerken
As sexual harassment scandals continue to dominate national headlines, Spokane-area employers have begun to take notice, with many looking to revisit policies and training, some employment law and policy advisers here are observing. 'The number of requ
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-Kevin Blocker

Spokane Tribe to open casino early next month

Venue expected to create 300 jobs
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
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Cogo Capital to re-enter Spokane with new office

CEO says company will hire 30 employees here
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
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Spokane Valley issues first permits for Katerra factory

Facility here will produce mass timber products
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
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—Kevin Blocker

Rohinni to light it up in 2018

LED tech maker to expand in INW, abroad next year
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
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odd Radwick, president of Radwick Financial Group LLC, of Winthrop, Wash., is an insurance and financial adviser. He can be reached at 509.996.3425 and at todd@radwickfinancial.com

Rider provides hedge for disability insurance

Premiums will be refunded if policy is claim free
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
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Employers benefit from offering retirement plans

Such incentives may help recruit, retain leading talent
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
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