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Odom plans $20 million warehouse on West Plains

Big beverage distributor to double its space while creating regional hub

August 1, 2013

Bellevue, Wash.-based wholesale beverage distributor Odom Corp. plans to build a $20 million, 200,000-square-foot regional warehouse facility on the West Plains.Jerry Dexter, Spokane-based senior vice president for supply-chain management at the

Bulk mail goes intelligent route

Affected businesses here must adopt new system by Jan. 26

August 1, 2013

Treva Lind

Some businesses here that do extensive bulk mailing will need to adopt a new system for preparing their mail by early next year, when the U.S. Postal Service plans to require what it calls its Full-Service Intelligent Mail barcode to qualify for a

Albi Stadium could change hands

Lease would give school district option for ownership

August 1, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane Public Schools has approved a lease for Joe Albi Stadium in which the district plans to take over operation of the city-owned stadium with an option to buy it, says Mark Anderson, the district's associate superintendent for support $1 if by

Sterling's income falls

July 18, 2013

Sterling Financial Corp., the Spokane-based parent of Sterling Savings Bank, reported this afternoon second-quarter net income of $27.8 million, or 44 cents a diluted share, down from $320.9 million, or $5.13 a share, in the year-earlier 2012 a tax

Clearwater Paper's net income drops

July 18, 2013

Clearwater Paper Corp., of Spokane, reported today second-quarter net income of $11.7 million, or 52 cents a common share, compared with earnings of $21.5 million, or 91 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.Net sales for the latest quarter in

Potlatch posts jump in earnings

July 18, 2013

Potlatch Corp., of Spokane, reported this morning second-quarter net income of $19.2 million, or 47 cents a diluted share, up from $5.1 million, or 13 cents a share, in the year-earlier period.Potlatch reports second-quarter revenues of $133.2 up

In the News: July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013

July 12 / Rockwood Clinic CEO to step downDr. Craig Whiting said he plans to retire from his position as CEO of Rockwood Clinic in June 2014. The Rockwood Clinic board has appointed a committee to begin the task of conducting a national search a

Calendar: July 18, 2013

July 18, 2013

Meetings & EventsThe Spokane chapter of the Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance will hold its general meeting on Thursday, July 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln. The cost is $25 and includes dinner. To email

Small Business Watch

July 18, 2013

Golden Rule Brake sold, stays in familyDallas Low says he has bought the assets of Spokane-based Golden Rule Brake, a nearly 60-year-old business with three vehicle repair shops, from his father, Jerry Low.They completed the transaction 33

State tourism must be championed

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July 18, 2013

Cheryl Kilday

It's summertime, and our parks, sidewalks, shops, hotels, and restaurants are crowded with happy visitors and proud locals. When you're out and about, you're probably going to see, meet, or just walk by a visitor. But you won't know it, because be