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Trust management firm looks to expand regionally

Northwest Trustee reports strong revenue upswing

November 6, 2014

Spokane professional trust and estate management firm Northwest Trustee & Management Services has seen its revenues climb 35 percent in the last two years, and it expects that strong growth rate to continue, says Greg Bowman, trust investment and develop

Secured Investment Corp. runs afoul of state regulations

Meantime, Cd'A company closes its Spokane office

November 6, 2014

Mike McLean

The Washington state Department of Financial Institutions has issued a notice of violation against Secured Investment Corp., the Coeur d'Alene-based parent company of a private-money lender that had been doing business here as Cogo Capital Spokane LLC.

Container hauler buys West Plains property

Zip Truck Lines owner to open satellite facility

November 6, 2014

Kim Crompton

John Wright, who owns companies in Moses Lake and Ellensburg, Wash., that haul ocean containers, has bought 10 acres of industrial-zoned land in Airway Heights and says he plans to open a satellite container yard and loading facility there. Wright says

Browne's Addition project goes on the auction block

Bank sets minimum bid for building at $850,000

November 6, 2014

Mike McLean

A nearly completed multiuse building in Browne's Addition with an architectural style reminiscent of the French Quarter of New Orleans is scheduled to go to auction this month, says Shane O'Neill, an agent with Spokane real estate brokerage Coldwell B

Young Ten Capital Investment Advisors grows

Separately, firm, INB develop strategic partnership

November 6, 2014

Linn Parish

Ten Capital Investment Advisors LLC, a young independent financial advisory company co-founded by a longtime veteran of the industry, has grown substantially this year in terms of assets under management.

Expanding our presence digitally

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November 6, 2014

Kim Crompton

Coming to the Journal of Business from the Spokesman-Review newspaper 25 years ago-and, my, how that time has flown-probably the biggest adjustment for me as a reporter was not being able to communicate with readers on a daily basis. That changed, th

Small-plane maker on inspirational ride

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November 6, 2014

Staff Report

Quest Aircraft Co.'s foray into the Asian market, which Journal reporter Mike McLean wrote about in our last edition, is a soaring inspiration for other Inland Northwest businesses that hope to find a market niche they can pursue internationally. More g

Small Business Watch

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November 6, 2014

Staff Report

Waiting for Apple Pay Day

Spokane credit unions to be among first 500 institutions to use platform

November 6, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Two credit unions here, Numerica Credit Union and Spokane Teachers Credit Union, will be among the first wave of financial institutions to partner with technology giant Apple Inc. and offer Apple Pay, a new payment platform launched Oct. 20.

U.S. Community Behavioral acquires autism clinic

Company's businesses employ 1,000 in INW

November 6, 2014

Katie Ross

U.S. Community Behavioral LLC, a multistate provider of residential and behavioral services based in Spokane, has acquired autism clinic Integrated Development Services, of Madison, Wis., says Martin Favis, CEO of U.S. Community Behavioral. U.S. Communi