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Articles by Virginia Thomas

Patent claims against Continuous Composites denied

Trial against competitor scheduled for December
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Six petitions seeking to invalidate patent claims of Coeur d'Alene-based additive manufacturer Continuous Composites Inc. have been denied, and a seventh is set to be reviewed in November. That yet-to-be-resolved issue will occur ahead of a trial
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Floor & Décor eyes former Lowe's store on North Side

Renovation plans filed with city, although lease said not finalized yet
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
A flooring retailer is looking at opening a store in the former Lowe's Cos. Inc. home improvement store location at 6902 N. Division, on Spokane's North Side. According to commercial building remodel applications on file with the city of Spokane
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House of Brunch to open in downtown core

Eatery to offer upscale twists on classic options
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
An all-day brunch spot is set to open next month in downtown Spokane. The House of Brunch LLC is scheduled to debut its restaurant in the former Sushi Sakai space at 818 W. Riverside on Thursday, March 2. Jackson Connery, House of Brunch co-owner
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Nic Nac Naturals nicotine lozenges hit market

Funded and operated by family, startup now sells products in c-stores, online
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Nic Nac Naturals LLC owner and co-founder Nicco Magnotto didn't use nicotine until about five years ago, but he says he believes potential benefits of the substance are so compelling that he established the Spokane-based startup to make and market a new
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Rockwood's Northland rounds into shape

Community will partner with nearby university; students, faculty to visit
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Construction of the $58.4 million second phase of redevelopment of the Rockwood at Whitworth retirement complex is expected to be completed in April-and filled with residents soon thereafter. Eowyn Sallis, vice president of sales and marketing for
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In challenging times, health care leaders work to spur positivity

Three executives here explain how they support the industry
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
In the face of financial strain in the industry exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, three leaders in Spokane's health care and biosciences industries say they've found emphasizing connection is vital for keeping employees motivated, delivering
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Beard Papa's cream puff shop opens in Spokane Valley

Japan-based franchise pastry operation named for its bearded founder
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane franchisee for Japan-based cream puff franchise Beard Papa's has opened its first Inland Northwest store at 4808 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Marc Bryant and Sawako Hiraoka, who are husband and wife, are owners of the store through
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Gameplan Apps startup receives $500K investment

Subscription-based platform develops customizable products
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Gameplan Apps, an app-creation startup with ties to the Inland Northwest, has garnered a $500,000 equity investment from Cowles Ventures LLC and Kick-Start angel investment fund, both of Spokane.
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Inland Northwest bankruptcy filings trend downward—for now

Lawyers here expect filings to rise after end of pandemic-era consumer protections
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Bankruptcy filings in 2022 continued the downward trend of the past several years in Eastern Washington, but bankruptcy attorneys here say filings are likely to climb this year. In 2022, 436 bankruptcy cases were filed in Spokane County, according to d
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The next normal: INW economists describe a stabilizing economy

Some economic indicators shows highs, lows of recent years are leveling out
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
The Spokane region is experiencing stabilization in some major economic factors, and while consumer prices are unlikely to drop to pre-pandemic levels, a likely economic recession will slow inflation, Inland Northwest economists say.
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