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April 27, 2017
Staff Report
Amy Redman and her husband, Jordan Redman, have opened the Liberty Lake Juice Co. in 1,300 square feet of space at 1334 N. Liberty Lake Road, in a shopping center anchored by an Albertsons supermarket.
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—Mike McLean

Sales swell for StanCraft Boats

North Idaho manufacturer looks to expand its new facilities in Hayden
April 27, 2017
Mike McLean
Barely a year after settling into its Hayden headquarters and production facility, Stan-Craft Boat Co., the North Idaho-based maker of hand-built wooden boats, has launched plans to expand its operations there this summer, says StanCraft president and co-
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Chronic Tacos to open on Bennett Block

Fast-casual Mexican eatery part of fast-growing chain
April 27, 2017
Mike McLean
A fast-casual Mexican restaurant will take up the last remaining store frontage on the main floor of the recently renovated Bennett Block downtown, says a real estate broker involved in the lease negotiations. MCW Tacos Washington LLC, a Spokane franchis
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Second hotel eyed at Riverstone in Coeur d'Alene

Developers hope to erect first Staybridge in Idaho
April 27, 2017
Mike McLean
Staybridge Suites, a hotel brand that would be new to Idaho, is proposing construction of a $9 million, 96-unit hotel in the Riverstone development northwest of downtown Coeur d'Alene, preliminary planning documents under review by the city of Coeur d
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Harnessing hospitality to enhance guest services

Creating edge by tapping into consumers' values
April 13, 2017
Guest Writer
Tourism and hospitality constitute one of the largest industries in the United States today, generating an impressive $118 billion in tax revenue nationwide and $1.1 billion in Washington state alone. In the city of Spokane, the industry accounts for more
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Don't lose new employees to burnout

One key is not letting them wither in entry-level posts
April 13, 2017
Guest Writer
As managers, we have all been there. There seems to be a revolving door in Human Resources. Everyone is continually searching for that great employee. And, every once in a while, a good prospect comes walking through that revolving door. Alice is that
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Blending work, play in hobby entrepreneurship

Consider several key factors before launching own venture
April 13, 2017
Guest Writer
Work and hobbies lie at opposite ends of the motivational spectrum. By definition, we go to work to make a living and practice hobbies in our leisure time, primarily for intrinsic enjoyment. Rather than maintaining strict boundaries between work and leisu
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Fiduciary rule discussion raising expectations

Effect has been beneficial, even if ruling is overturned
April 13, 2017
Rob Blume
Last year, the Department of Labor issued a new ruling requiring that most financial professionals who provide advice on retirement investments must act as fiduciaries, meaning that they are legally and ethically required to act in the best interest of th
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