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Hamacher sells his interest in advertising agency here

Entrepreneur says his wholesale floral business dominates his time now

October 23, 2008

Bob Hamacher, part owner of Spokane-based advertising agency BHW1 LLC, has been bought out by the agency's two other owners, Russ Wheat and Greg Birchell.Hamacher, who helped start the agency in 1996, says he has not been involved in day-to-day

Chimney business files Chap. 7

Business owner also seeks bankruptcy protection

October 23, 2008

Kim Crompton

Bob Dore, owner of the Hillyard-area business Spokane Chimney & Fireplace Inc. and a real estate holding company called Dore Holdings LLC, has filed personal and corporate petitions for Chapter 7 liquidation in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here.Dore's

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Spokane couple constructs retail complex along Nevada

Center north of Albertson's store expected to provide space for up to six tenants

October 23, 2008

Mike McLean

A Spokane couple, Don and JoAnn Mattson, are developing an 11,000-square-foot retail center at the northeast corner of Nevada Street and Lyons Avenue, across Lyons from a larger, relatively new retail complex that's anchored by an Albertson's is up

IT company buys local competitor

Cycrest Systems to move into Allied Systems' larger quarters on West Sinto

October 23, 2008

David Cole

Cycrest Systems Inc., a Spokane-based information technology services provider, has bought competitor Allied Systems LLC and is in the process of moving into Allied's space at 427 W. Sinto, says Cycrest President Jonathan Ferraiuolo. Cycrest,

Local entity buys Ridpath's top two floors from hotelier

Restaurant, condominium uses weighed; others look at revamping entire hotel

October 23, 2008

Mike McLean

A Spokane real estate investment company, Poachers Rock LLC, has bought the top two floors of the shuttered historic Ridpath Hotel tower, says an agent involved in the transaction.The agent, Grant Person, of NAI Black, says Poachers Rock is for

Gonzaga buys campus-edge property for $1.45 million

Regional Plan Center to remain there for up to two years

October 23, 2008

Jeanne Gustafson

Gonzaga University has bought, for $1.45 million, the Spokane Regional Plan Center's 12,000-square-foot building at the southeast corner of Boone Avenue and Ruby Street and says it eventually plans to use the structure as office space.The Plan a

Trudeau's adds to its boat lines

Sea Ray dealer picks up brands formerly sold by now-shuttered rival

October 23, 2008

Mike McLean

Trudeau's Marina, of Spokane, a longtime Sea Ray and Boston Whaler boat dealer, has picked up boat lines sold here formerly by Olympic Boat Centers.The dealership's new boat lines are Bayliner, Trophy, and Meridian, says Bill Trudeau, majority

Retirement complex faces foreclosure

Clare House Apartments placed in receivership pending trustee sale

October 23, 2008

Jeanne Gustafson

A South Hill senior housing complex owned by Clare House Apartments LP, of Spokane, has been placed in custodial receivership pending an upcoming trustee sale to satisfy a debt of $3.9 million owed on the property. Spokane businessman Harry who

Contractor in line for big project

Williams Brothers is low bidder on $52 million facility in Montana

October 23, 2008

Mike McLean

Williams Brothers Construction LLC, of Spokane, is the apparent low bidder—with a $52 million bid—for a major improvement project at the wastewater-treatment plant that serves the city of Bozeman, Mont.The project, which will more than

Bankers are cautious, but still OK loans

Borrowers said to be 'hunkered down;' income- property loans tighten

October 23, 2008

Richard Ripley

With the financial markets in turmoil, businesspeople here will be watching to see whether their friendly banker still will be so chummy, but bankers here say that while they might be a bit more cautious, they're not going to snub solid would-be of