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State launches online retirement marketplace

Program intends to increase access to savings boost plan
Mike McLean
Since the launch of the Washington Retirement Marketplace last month, the nation's first state-verified online marketplace for low-cost retirement plans, its director, Carolyn McKinnon, says the program is receiving an encouraging number of calls and we
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—Kevin Blocker

Jerry Post finds right equation with Mathnasium

Tutoring service has 60 clients months after start
Deer Park's Robert Crawford brings his son, Shane, three times a week to Spokane's South Hill to get him math assistance at Mathnasium of Spokane South, a math tutoring service for students ages K-12. 'It's a personalized environment. Students
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Courtney Law nurtures young UW-GU health partnership

Director aims to grow community resource
LeAnn Bjerken
Although she is already more than two years into her position as the director of the University of Washington School of Medicine-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership, Courtney Law says she's really just getting started. 'I've always enj
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Return customers drive success in hospitality sector

Experience, value, image cultivate consumer loyalty
Christina G. Chi
Between an ever-globalizing world that makes traveling to exotic locales easier and increased marketing, the tourism industry has changed dramatically in the last five years. Hospitality, travel, and tourism managers and marketers are now faced with the c
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Once-obscure Washington Cracker venue draws events, visitors

Owners say building's shared spaces allow for collaboration
LeAnn Bjerken
Since its purchase four years ago by local investor group Cracker Box LLC, the former Washington Cracker Co. building at 304 W. Pacific quietly has been transforming into a popular Spokane event venue. Darby McKee, who co-owns the building along with Mar
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—Kevin Blocker

Curran sees PFD as part of Spokane renaissance

New CEO has front-row seat to city's growth
From Stephanie Curran's ground-level administrative office on the south side of Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, the new CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District has an expansive view of the downtown construction activity that starts right across t
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—Samantha Peone

A peek at peak wedding season

Many Spokane-area facilities said to host both wedding, reception in current market
Samantha Peone
As Spokane approaches wedding season, traditional Saturday slots for both ceremonies and receptions nearly have filled up at some popular venues, managers say. 'Every year, it seems like people start booking further and further out,” says Bob Adolfso
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Chimney Rock Mortgage strives to keep lending local

Financer hopes to make 200 home loans this year
LeAnn Bjerken
Despite potential challenges posed by recent upticks in interest rates, Mike Hogan, loan officer and branch manager for Spokane-based Chimney Rock Mortgage LLC, says he believes there are still opportunities for growth in Spokane's home lending markets.
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—Samantha Peone

Demand for HELOCs strong in Spokane despite rising rates

Actions by Fed, increasing home values affect demand
Samantha Peone
Despite rising interest rates, applications for home equity loans, such as home equity lines of credit, have remained consistent and even increased some throughout the past year, some Spokane-area lending experts say. David Flood, chief lending officer a
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