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Whitworth's new science building nears completion - Art only

September 23, 2010

The north and east exteriors of Whitworth University's new $32 million science building appear close to being completed, with crews recently focused on installing windows there. The three-story, 63,000-square-foot building is being constructed at

Walker Construction wins $8.5 million housing project

Complex will include 60 townhouse-style rental units near Walla Walla

September 23, 2010

Mike McLean

The Walla Walla Housing Authority has selected Walker Construction Inc., of Spokane, as the contractor on an $8.5 million housing project near Walla Walla, Wash., says Jon Barter, a project manager for Walker.The project, to be called Walla will

Commercial contractor enjoys spate of construction jobs

Barry Baker says repeat clients, loyal employees help company to endure recession

September 23, 2010

Mike McLean

Baker Construction & Development Inc., of Spokane, is enjoying a recent flurry of construction activity, and Barry Baker, is president and CEO, says he's hopeful that activity indicates a shift in the economy.Baker says he's confident the this a

Small Business Watch

September 23, 2010

Spokane couple opens home repair business Dave and Cindy Schmitt say they have opened a franchise outlet of Handyman Matters, which offers residential repair and maintenance services. The new business is housed in a 500-square-foot at

Ad agency leases larger quarters downtown, expects more growth

September 23, 2010

Mike McLean

Magner Sanborn Inc., a Spokane advertising agency, has moved into larger quarters downtown to accommodate its recent and expected growth, says Jeff Sanborn, a principal in the company.The agency's new address is 111 N. Post, in the Banner Bank a

Mortgage lending branch opens in Spokane Valley

Longtime lending officer starts her own venture with New Mexico entity

September 23, 2010

Kim Frlan

Longtime Spokane-area lending officer Carla Scott-Durheim says she has opened a home-loan brokerage here, called QualitySource Mortgage, that works under the umbrella of a New Mexico company.Scott-Durheim says the new office, located in 250 feet

Three more Subway outlets open in Spokane, Post Falls

New sandwich shops here are on west Third Avenue, near Latah Creek Plaza

September 23, 2010

Chey Scott

Three new Subway sandwich shops have opened this month in the Spokane-Post Falls area, says a Spokane franchise-development representative for the Milford, Conn.-based chain. One of the Spokane outlets, at 41 W. Third, replaces an outlet that at

Sunshine expands into home health

Skilled-care provider based in Spokane Valley starts residential service

September 23, 2010

Mike McLean

Sunshine Health Facilities Inc., which operates the Sunshine Gardens skilled-nursing facility in Spokane Valley, says it has expanded its services to provide in-home skilled care throughout Spokane County.A new affiliate, Sunshine Home Health by

Bullet makers to add jobs at Lewiston-area plants

Demand causes ATK to enlarge staff; expansion planned by Extreme Bullet

September 23, 2010

Richard Ripley

The owners of two Lewiston, Idaho, bullet-making operations plan to add significant numbers of workers, with one doing so this year and the other gradually through an expansion.The larger of the two, ATK, a Minneapolis-based company, says it to

Dave Smith to build new showrooms, buys theater

Kellogg auto dealer enjoys strong sales, plans more hiring

September 23, 2010

Richard Ripley

Dave Smith Motors, of Kellogg, Idaho, says it's breaking ground on a new showroom and service department for its Chrysler vehicle lines this week and will follow that project up soon with a new showroom for its General Motors lines.The auto also