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—Kevin Blocker

Passion for biodiesel fuels small-business owner

Etter hopes other will embrace energy source
May 11, 2017
Spokane Valley business owner and resident Jackie Etter says she's like most people she knows who have a thirst for biodiesel fuel. 'There's not anybody I know that's involved with biodiesel that doesn't have another job,” says Etter, who is
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Resource Synergy keeps focus on effective recycling

Business targets large commercial properties
May 11, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Now in its second year of operations, Spokane-based sustainability consulting business Resource Synergy has established a niche for itself here, helping businesses reduce costs by wasting less and recycling more. Owner and operator Erik Makinson says whi
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—Mike McLean

Living Water to get greener with new facility

Lawn, tree care company to consolidate operations with $2 million building
May 11, 2017
Mike McLean
Living Water Lawn & Tree Care, which specializes in environmentally friendly lawn and tree fertilizing, is erecting a new building where it will consolidate its operations with two other affiliates, says Mike Fairburn, who co-owns Living Water with his wi
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Strategizing for retirement as lifespans grow longer

Rules of thumb are helpful, but only provide a baseline
April 27, 2017
Michael Maehl
Making the transition from earning money to spending money when you first stop working is tricky, especially if you're healthy and eager to enjoy all that new free time. The nice thing about work is that it keeps you from spending money. Remember, retir
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Women face unique challenges in retirement planning

Experts say inadequate guidance partly to blame
April 27, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
In preparing for retirement, women face some particular challenges that men don't, which is why experts here say it's still important to follow the old standby advice: Start planning and saving early. 'We really do our daughters and granddaughters
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—Kevin Blocker

Boomer yoga

Exercise method said to help with injury recovery, prevention
April 27, 2017
Harmony Yoga LLC owner Alison Rubin says practicing yoga in the advanced years of life can have lasting benefits in both injury prevention and recovery. Rubin, who was born in Great Britain and emigrated to the U.S. in 1972, owns and operates Harmony Yog
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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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—LeAnn Bjerken

WSU adds to research, innovation capabilities in Spokane

New commercialization office hire staying busy
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Washington State University's Office of Commercialization has added a new position to the university's Spokane campus, establishing its first point of contact here for researchers hoping to develop and market new technologies in life science fields.
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