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Getting creative in a poor economy

Law firms here shift focus from slowed sectors, say they're holding their own

September 9, 2010

While the recession has pounded some big law firms elsewhere, firms here say they've held their own by shifting focuses where necessary to meet whatever demand there is. Though corporate law and real estate work has been soft, they say, and are the

Graham begins work on new buildings for Grant Transit

$4.1 million project gives bus service new facility on 10 acres in Moses Lake

September 9, 2010

Kim Frlan

Graham Construction & Management Inc., of Spokane, has begun work on a $4.1 million project for the Grant Transit Authority, in Moses Lake, Wash.The work involves constructing a 4,500-square-foot administration building, a 10,000-square-foot and

Real Estate Roundup

September 9, 2010

Mike McLean

AK Logistics LLC, a new Spokane trucking company, has leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 1727 E. Francis. Anne Betow, of NAI Black, handled the transaction.The Barton Boys Inc., a heating and air-conditioning system sales, and has a

Leone & Keeble Inc. wins work for Oroville Housing Authority

$3.2 million project targeted at migrant worker housing, to be completed by spring

September 9, 2010

Kim Frlan

Leone & Keeble Inc., of Spokane, has begun work on two construction projects for the Oroville Housing Authority to improve farm worker housing near Oroville, Wash., about 180 miles northwest of Spokane. The $3.2 million in combined projects will

T.W. Clark lands contract to renovate Othello school

$7.6 million job includes addition, major remodel to be completed in 2012

September 9, 2010

Mike McLean

T.W. Clark Construction LLC, of Spokane, has won a $7.6 million contract to remodel and expand an elementary school in Othello, Wash., says the Othello School District.Mike Currier, the district's project manager, says he expects work on the and

Habitat looks for new home for its offices, retail affiliate

Nonprofit wants to merge space when lease expires for building-supply store

September 9, 2010

Mike McLean

Habitat for Humanity-Spokane, the nonprofit that helps build affordable housing for people in need, says it's looking for a new home where it can combine its office and retail space here.Habitat has issued a call for proposals from building for

Small Business Watch

September 9, 2010

Internal medicine vet joins emergency clinic Dr. Adam Ginman, a veterinarian who specializes in internal medicine, has joined the Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center, located at 21 E. Mission in Spokane.Ginman says he believes a

Revett raises $3 million for Troy Mine

September 9, 2010

Revett Minerals Inc., a Spokane Valley-based mining company, says it has completed a roughly $3 million private placement that will help it accelerate exploration and further development of its silver and copper mine near Troy, Mont.Revett says

Baker lands projects worth total of $3.2 million

Work includes erecting store buildings for Petco, Rite Aid, Cenex Zip Trip

September 9, 2010

Mike McLean

Baker Construction & Development Inc., of Spokane, says it has started work recently on three separate out-of-town retail projects under contracts totaling $3.2 million.Baker broke ground last week on a 17,300-square-foot structure in Wash., a a

Real estate brokerage ends in bankruptcy

Mother-daughter team launches new concern that will use Exit name

September 9, 2010

Kim Frlan

Gregg Elizabeth Jones and her daughter, Sabrina Jones-Schroeder, are liquidating their Spokane real estate company in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, but have launched a new company that will operate under the Exit Real Estate brand the former company used.