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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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—LeAnn Bjerken

Millwood sets stage to attract business

City plans projects intended to improve safety, walkability
LeAnn Bjerken
The little city of Millwood is in the midst of a transformation, some say, with several projects in the works that are aimed at improving infrastructure and attracting new businesses. Surrounded by the city of Spokane Valley on three sides, Millwood cove
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Spokane Sportsplex is closer to becoming reality

County commissioners discuss approval of key funding source for $42 million project
For years, the idea of building a multipurpose sports complex in Spokane that could host regional and national sporting events has been on the wish lists of sports and economic development proponents alike. A funding mechanism for such a multimillion-dol
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—LeAnn Bjerken

In most cases, new tax law is good for business

Spokane CPAs outline five biggest changes
LeAnn Bjerken
The recently passed, voluminous Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains several big changes, many of which are expected to benefit businesses, Spokane tax advisers say. Anson Avery, accountant and owner of Anson Avery CPA PLLC, says he's already put in over 6
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—Samantha Peone

Spokane-area building permit volume breaks record

Valuations top $1.1 billion; city sees biggest increase
Samantha Peone
Building permit values for Spokane County, the city of Spokane, and the city of Spokane Valley's combined hit $1.13 billion in 2017, a record high, records indicate. That's greater than the previous record from 2013, which totaled $1.03 billion.
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Cd'A 2030 selects event center consultant

HVS to look into feasibility of facility, community needs
Samantha Peone
Coeur d'Alene nonprofit CDA 2030 has selected HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting, of Chicago, to conduct a market analysis and feasibility study for a potential performing arts and events center in the Coeur d'Alene area, say
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Last Metropolitan Mortgage payments could come this year

Court ruling strikes blow to remaining asset value
Kim Crompton
Investors who lost tens of millions of dollars when Spokane-based Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co. and affiliate Summit Securities Inc. shut down about 14 years ago could receive a final distribution late this year from trusts set up to recoup some
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