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Shared-work program sees brisk demand

Partial unemployment benefits help employers cut costs and avoid layoffs

November 12, 2009

As sales softened over the last couple of years, locally based manufacturer EZ Loader Boat Trailers Inc. was concerned about the increasing likelihood of having to lay off a sizable number of employees, so it decided to seek help through the state

At work on recovery

Gilkey, Stanley to receive no severance due to TARP regulations

November 12, 2009

Richard Ripley

Days after a tide of negative news buffeted Sterling Financial Corp., its new top executives said last week the Spokane bank-holding company has a recovery plan in place, has been working under it for a year, and is making headway.Acting and CEO

PAML to swell after equity deal

Medical lab sells stake to Denver group for $37 million

November 12, 2009

Jeanne Gustafson

Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories says it expects to expand its national footprint significantly, and likely will add more employees here, after its parent sold a $37.1 million stake in the Spokane for-profit company to a big Denver-based &

In the News: November 12, 2009

November 12, 2009

November 9 / Greenstone to purchase Kendall Yards Greenstone Corp., of Spokane, said it agreed to acquire the 78-acre Kendall Yards site along the north bank of the Spokane River west of downtown Spokane from River Front Properties by

Calendar: November 12, 2009

November 12-25, 2009

November 12, 2009

Meetings & Events The Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will hold a meeting, Wise Women's Winning Websites, on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Falls

Kootenai Health pledges $250,000 for Hospice plan

Hospice of North Idaho hopes to start constructing inpatient facility in spring

October 29, 2009

Journal of Business Staff

Hospice of North Idaho says Kootenai Health, the Coeur d'Alene-based hospital district, has pledged $250,000 toward Hospice's plans to construct an inpatient facility in Coeur d'Alene.The nonprofit Hospice of North Idaho has announced plans to a

Most older Americans give money to charity and volunteer, study finds

October 29, 2009

Seventy-six percent of Americans over age 50 say they donate money to causes they support, and 53 percent said they do volunteer work, a recent survey shows.The volunteerism and charitable gift survey was conducted by The Hartford Financial of a

Seattle-based philanthropy network adds two outposts

Group's newest chapter opens in New York City; others are in the works

October 29, 2009

Clay Holtzman

Despite the recession's blow to many portfolios, the downturn hasn't slowed down a Seattle-originated initiative to help financial advisers better guide their clients in philanthropic giving."The interest from advisers remains high; the capacity

Arc of Spokane helps clients, including model, pursue dreams

Nonprofit here that serves developmentally disabled plans move next summer

October 29, 2009

David Cole

Kelli Higgins wants to pursue a career in modeling.The 31-year-old Spokane Valley resident loves having her picture taken, has a defined sense of style, likes to hit the mall to shop for clothes, and enjoys the popular TV show "America's Next Top

In-kind donations take on larger role during recession

As money flow dries up, some companies boost noncash contributions

October 29, 2009

Deirdre Gregg

Last year alone, Portland-based Columbia Sportswear Co. donated about 6,400 pounds of shoes—some of which otherwise might have been scrapped—to nonprofits including Seattle-based World Vision and Portland-based Mercy Corps.Shoes, gear,