Treva Lind

Developer, city are in water fight

Rayner contends city agreed to pay for system in '06, challenges contrary ruling

August 11, 2011

Spokane businessman Pete Rayner says a plan this year to launch the long-envisioned Beacon Hill subdivision in northeast Spokane is stalled until he and the city resolve the issue of who pays for a water system.Rayner asserts the city promised a

Bloomsday nonprofit plans West Central area building

Group will consolidate its offices, warehousing at $1.5 million building

August 11, 2011

Treva Lind

Lilac Bloomsday Association, the nonprofit that organizes and stages the big annual running race in downtown Spokane each May, will be consolidating its operations into one building that's to be constructed in the city's West Central area.Pro of

Mobius says science exec quit July 27

Nonprofit names Majer as science center CEO as museum job begins

August 11, 2011

Treva Lind

Mobius Science Center CEO Chris Cable resigned July 27, and the organization has appointed longtime board member Chris Majer to fill the position.Anna Burgard, director of advancement for the nonprofit Mobius Spokane, which is the parent for as

Malls shop to fill empty spaces

Large centers said to be performing well despite dark spots

August 11, 2011

Treva Lind

A sign posted near Spokane Valley Mall's south entrance asks shoppers a simple question.What brings you today?Its message hawks the mall's latest attractions from the Nordstrom Rack to a juniors clothing store called rue 21. A separate sign a

Incoming Numerica exec works on community ties

Altepeter begins Sept. 1 as CEO here to replace retiring Dennis Cutter

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Carla Altepeter, of Oshkosh, Wis., who begins Sept. 1 as president and chief executive officer of Numerica Credit Union, says she has worked in the industry to build community ties.Altepeter has spent almost 20 years as president and CEO of in a

Cutter saw credit unions grow, expects them to get bigger

Retiring Numerica exec predicts a 'handful' of mergers in Washington

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Numerica Credit Union's retiring executive Dennis Cutter has watched the industry do a lot of growing up during the past 40 years. Now, he expects some credit unions to continue getting bigger through mergers.Cutter predicts that merger activity

Convenience store chain plans Mead-area location

Maverik Inc. is looking to open more stations in Spokane, North Idaho

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Maverik Inc., a North Salt Lake, Utah-based convenience store chain, has secured a site for a gas station and convenience store in the Mead area, and says it expects to develop other outlets in the Inland Northwest.Brad McDougal, director of for

DSP board plans to vet candidates for top post

Nonprofit to begin interviewing finalists next month

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Downtown Spokane Partnership, the nonprofit membership organization advocating downtown initiatives, has completed a national search to find candidates for its president position.DSP board chairman Mark Aden says the board expects to begin in of

Yearning for yarn

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Paradise Fibers Inc.'s origins are woven from a woman's passion to craft with high-quality wool yarn—and a desire to get a bit of a price break on it. Business co-owner Travis Romine says his sister, Rachel Romine, helped inspire the and to

Job creation looms large in elections

Council candidates say voters often talk about business-related issues

July 28, 2011

Treva Lind

Many Spokane city council candidates—and those watching campaign issues unfold—say business-related issues and job creation have become central this campaign season. "Nationally, we have a climate where people are really concerned the