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—Kevin Blocker

Wheat in Eastern Washington: Strong crop, weak price

Global stockpiles keeping demand low
August 31, 2017
The state's wheat harvest for 2017 is all but over, and industry observers say in general, this year's crop was high in quality with favorable yields. Despite that, however, with the price of wheat barely over $5 per bushel, many farmers will operat
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Cd'A man named Pita Pit franchisee of the year

Erik Morris owns outlets in Spokane and Pullman
August 31, 2017
Samantha Peone
Pita Pit USA, the Coeur d'Alene-based chain that now includes more than 240 restaurants throughout the U.S, has recognized Erik Morris, of Coeur d'Alene, as its franchisee of the year. Morris, who received the honor at Pita Pit's annual national c
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—Kevin Blocker

TDR Logistics on pace for record haul this year

Ukrainian brothers take company to new heights
August 17, 2017
The three-son second generation of ownership at West Plains-based TDR Logistics LLC says the company is experiencing unprecedented heights in terms of sales and activity. The company's average, gross monthly revenue in 2017 so far has been $1 million,
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—LeAnn Bjerken

CXT aims to deepen manufacturing partnerships

Company aids in design of new hydroponic units
August 17, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Executives at Spokane Valley-based manufacturer CXT Inc. say the company wants to begin deepening manufacturing partnerships with commercial enterprises that need its help researching and designing products. 'As a manufacturer, we offer a lot of diffe
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—Kim Crompton

Truck driver electronic log deadline nears

Federal mandate scheduled to become effective Dec. 17
August 17, 2017
Kim Crompton
Spokane-area trucking company executives say they expect to be in compliance with a new electronic logging device mandate by its Dec. 18 effective date, although some have mixed feelings about the controversial federal requirement. The new rule requires
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Trailer retailer here spins off service, repair business

Move follows what owner calls year-long test run
August 17, 2017
Samantha Peone
Spokane Valley-based Inland Pacific Trailer Service & Repair LLC has spun off from Inland Pacific Trailer Sales Inc. to become its own corporation, says Steven Hanning, one of the three owners of the spinoff company. Inland Pacific Trailer Service & Repa
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—Mike McLean

MSI Engineers shows resistance to lulls

Firm designing systems for highly visible projects
August 3, 2017
Mike McLean
The Spokane mechanical engineering firm known today as MSI Engineers has enjoyed steady growth since its start, says founder William Meulink. 'Even during the downturn, we didn't contract,” he says. 'We continued to grow.” Today, MSI Engineers
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—Kevin Blocker

Strata forges ahead after management changes

Company expects to top $17 million in revenue
August 3, 2017
Jim Murphy, CEO of Strata Inc., which specializes in geotechnical engineering and construction material testing and inspection, says the company has transitioned quickly from a leadership change that occurred in March this year. Murphy-who previously s
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—LeAnn Bjerken

MMEC Architecture & Interiors plans for future

Spokane-based firm says leadership transition will be gradual
August 3, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane-based architectural firm MMEC Architecture & Interiors says it's embracing change as it prepares its staff for greater leadership roles and strives to incorporate the latest technology into its building designs. Established in 1999, MMEC offers
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Youth refugee relocation program in Spokane sees gains

Group brings in 17 minors, with hopes to grow to 30
July 20, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Lutheran Community Services Northwest's Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program, which helps to resettle refugee youth who have been separated from parents or guardians, has grown again recently. Refugee foster parent recruiter Lisa Johnson says since Oct
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