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WSU program looks to fulfill hospitality training

Online courses designed to help working students
April 9, 2015
Nancy Swanger
Spokane has long enjoyed strong-rooted success in community involvement and with marquee local events such as Hoopfest and Bloomsday, both of which draw national participation. Add to this the construction underway at the Davenport Grand Hotel, and it's
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Smokers found increasingly expensive to employ

More employers develop tobacco-free workplaces
April 9, 2015
Robin Pickering
Hiring a smoker could cost business owners nearly $6,000 extra per year. That was the finding of a recent study comparing the cost of employees who smoke with nonsmokers, published in the peer reviewed journal Tobacco Control. This cost includes increa
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Terry Chambers, Doohong Park, and Tim Taylor say the SBDC’s internship program is mutually beneficial to interns and businesses.

SBDC research intern program: Going beyond borders

Research interns provide insight into international markets
April 9, 2015
Katie Ross
The Washington State University Small Business Development Center's research internship program is giving college and graduate students real-life research experience while also helping Washington businesses with export market research.
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AgForestry program seeks new candidates

Foundation based here offering 24 fellowships
April 9, 2015
Staff Report
The Washington Agriculture and Forestry Foundation, which has its main offices in Spokane, says it's seeking qualified candidates statewide for up to 24 fellowships in Leadership Class No. 38 of its AgForestry Leadership Program.
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—Judith Spitzer

Spokane International Academy to open this fall

Old St. Patrick's building to house charter school
April 9, 2015
Judith Spitzer
Spokane International Academy, one of two free charter schools authorized by Spokane Public Schools to open this fall, is putting the finishing touches on the 1914 building in Hillyard that will house its first students, says Travis Franklin, the schoolâ€
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—Kendall Heintzelman

Chateau Rive flourishes through collaboration

Bozzi, Adolfson meld talents to energize facility
March 26, 2015
In the elevator-access-only, bottom level of the Flour Mill at 621 W. Mallon is an intimate, stone-wall room with an old world feel that's been named the Chateau Rive. Occupying around 5,200 square feet of space, the Chateau Rive is an event center owne
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—Judith Spitzer

Spokane Woman's Club venue draws more activity, members

104-year-old building slated to be renovated, updated
March 26, 2015
Judith Spitzer
The Spokane Woman's Club is experiencing what members hope are the first signs of a renaissance for the organization, which has seen its membership decline over the past 30 years. It now is looking to renovate its more than 100-year-old clubhouse on the
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—Mike McLean

Tourism conference on tap for North Idaho

Summit will emphasize teamwork for success
March 26, 2015
Mike McLean
Regional tourism professionals will gather in Coeur d'Alene next month to collect and share ideas on how to further strengthen one of North Idaho's top industries, says Christina Petit, director of sales and marketing at the Best Western Plus Coeur dâ
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—Mike McLean

Northwest Specialty Hospital targets medical tourism market

Specialty center bundles procedures with resort stay
March 26, 2015
Mike McLean
Northwest Specialty Hospital, in Post Falls, is looking to capitalize on Canada's growing medical tourist market by bundling some of its surgical procedures with a stay at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.
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—Katie Ross

Spokane Arena's birthday year, big acts

2014 attendance dropped, but revenues continued to rise
March 26, 2015
Katie Ross
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is heading into its 20th year with a 2016 men's NCAA tournament bid secured, a big musical act announcement, art projects, and more planned events, says Matt Gibson, the arena's general manager.
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