Kim Frlan

New CVB chief pleased by reception

Cheryl Kilday concerned about growing pressure on local funding sources

September 9, 2010

When Cheryl Kilday took the helm at the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitor's Bureau last month, she didn't waste any time laying out her agenda with her staff. That approach led to a strengthening of the tourism promotion effort in her last is

Membership-based clinic moves to new Valley space

Freedom Health Group hopes to add services as its patient base grows

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

Freedom Health Group Corp., of Spokane Valley, has moved from 924 S. Pines to a 4,500-square-foot space at 13607 E. Sprague.Company owner Rick Hansen says the new space, formerly occupied by Youthful Horizons Physical Therapy PS, will allow the

New company offers endothelial test to assess disease risk

Spokane Vascular Testing employs device to measure blood vessels' elasticity

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

Last November, Robert Hoover learned about a device that tests endothelial function—the elasticity of the lining of blood vessels. He decided, with the help of a private investor, to purchase the device, the Endo-PAT2000, and open Spokane in a

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Wireless tower contractor sees demand climb

Northwest Installation expects potential surge as 4G blossoms

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

A fledgling Liberty Lake cell-tower company launched by a former Marine has enjoyed rapid growth during its first three years in business and is hoping to make another leap forward this year.The company, Northwest Installation & Commissioning in

City to cut energy use via building upgrades

McKinstry Co. to manage $1.2 million renovation of seven public facilities

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

The city of Spokane is planning a $1.2 million project to upgrade the energy efficiency of several buildings over the next four months.The Spokane office of Seattle-based mechanical and energy-efficiency contractor McKinstry Co. is designing the

Wellpinit School District plans $18 million project

Hill International's office here named to manage major building renovation

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

The Wellpinit School District, on the Spokane Indian Reservation northwest of Spokane, is planning an estimated $18 million renovation of a building that its high school now will share with the district's middle school rather than the elementary of

Unexpected growth seen at Whitworth University

40 returning undergrads agree to live off campus for $1,500 tuition credit

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

Whitworth University is expecting its largest ever freshman class this year. To make room for the extra incoming students, 40 returning students have agreed to move off campus in exchange for a $1,500 credit against their tuition, says Whitworth He

New identity lifts stretch of Sprague

'Action plan' looks to improve safety, attract business

August 26, 2010

Kim Frlan

On East Sprague Avenue, not far from downtown, businesses are embracing a nonprofit-led effort toward redevelopment of what is now called the International District.A five-block area on Sprague between Helena and Crestline streets sports new and

A broader education

Nonprofit Tincan takes its teaching expertise to the business world

August 12, 2010

Kim Frlan

Spokane nonprofit Tincan has moved to new facilities, allowing it to create an on-site computer lab and video production studio, and says it will begin offering classes to businesses in September.Tincan, an organization of tech-savvy educators,

Halme wins utility, street work on lower South Hill

$3.5 million project replaces water mains from Hatch to Havana

August 12, 2010

Kim Frlan

Halme Construction Inc., of Davenport, Wash., has begun work on a $3.5 million project for the city of Spokane to replace nearly three miles of water main on the lower South Hill and reconstruct streets.City spokeswoman Ann Deasy says water be