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Virginia Thomas

New rules for noncompete agreements take effect

Contracts now subject to salary threshold, term limit
March 26, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Many business owners are either unaware of a new state law regarding noncompete agreements or are unaware of the scope of the law that went into effect Jan. 1, says Stephen Bergman, of Cooney Law Offices PS, of Spokane.
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Virginia Thomas

Losses due to event cancellations, postponements surpass $35M

Some organizers expected bustling second-half rally
March 26, 2020
Virginia Thomas
By Friday, March 20, Spokane had lost more than $35 million in anticipated economic impacts as events that had been scheduled to take place in the Spokane area were canceled or postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
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COVID-19 Resource Guide for Spokane Business

Links to resources, guidance, and advice during coronavirus pandemic
March 25, 2020
Mike McLean
As COVID-19 takes its economic toll on business owners and employees during the ongoing health crisis, a number of government agencies, relief organizations, and private enterprises are making resources available to provide assistance. Here are some of th
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More offices closures, restrictions take effect

Health District among those to limit access
March 18, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Effective today, March 18, the Spokane County Regional Health District says it will be limiting public access to the building due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The main entrance will be locked, both sets of elevators will be closed to the public. Any allow
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City delays 'nonurgent' building inspections

Meantime, county to restrict public access at several offices through May 1
March 17, 2020
Linn Parish
The city of Spokane is delaying 'nonurgent building inspections” until a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some inspections, however, will be conducted virtually, via videoconferencing, and some will be left to the inspectors' discreti
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COVID-19 hits big West Plains employers

Fairchild reports first case; Kalispels shutter most operations
March 17, 2020
Linn Parish
Coronavirus has affected two of the Spokane area's largest employers, both based on the West Plains. Fairchild Air Force Base disclosed last night that one of its active-duty airmen had tested positive for COVID-19, and Col. Derek Salmi, the base com
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Spokane governments declare local virus emergency

Businesses, workers urged to record losses; resources available
March 16, 2020
Mike McLean
Spokane County, the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley, and other area municipalities have initiated emergency declaration procedures to assist the organizations, businesses, workers, and the general population in a regional response to COVID-19.
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Going Viral: Effects of coronavirus drift into Spokane business community

Companies adjust plans, expectations while taking precautions
March 12, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Fear of coronavirus has spread even faster than the virus itself, and Inland Northwest businesses are feeling the impacts both of the fear and the outbreak, through disruptions to supply chains, travel itineraries, and everyday office life.
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Blue Room Architecture & Design PS

Lincoln County hospital district plans medical office building

Art Only
February 27, 2020
Staff Report
The Lincoln County Public Hospital District #3 board has approved moving forward with construction of a new, 30,000-square-foot medical office building and primary-care clinic in Davenport, Washington, about 40 miles west of Spokane. Construction is
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Natasha Nellis

Airforce program nabs ATC, Continuous Composites

Composite manufacturers to participate in 10-week government accelerator
February 27, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Two North Idaho composite manufacturers have been selected to participate in a government-led program geared toward preparing companies to compete in military and commercial markets.
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