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First Shopko remodel starts on Spokane's North Side

Also, Northpointe Plaza Target plans interior updates

November 18, 2021

Two commercial renovation projects are planned for the Northpointe Plaza retail development, northeast of the Division Street 'Y.â€ The former Shopko building at 9520 N. Newport Highway will be reconfigured into three separate commercial spaces for

Gonzaga legend Dan Dickau bring Shoot 360 to Spokane

Shoot 360 offers digital analysis, drills, coaching

November 18, 2021

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Former Gonzaga University and NBA basketball player Dan Dickau is launching a Shoot 360 high-tech basketball facility on Spokane's North Side. At the Journal's press time, the facility was scheduled to open Wednesday

Boomers best younger generations in battle for houses much of the time

Young buyers hampered by student debt, lack of financial resources

November 18, 2021

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Competition for housing is erupting between the baby boomer and millennial generations, and the older generation tends to have the upper hand, experts here say.

Horizon, Great Falls-based credit unions to combine

Transaction to be completed next year

November 17, 2021

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Spokane Valley-based Horizon Credit Union is combining with Great Falls, Montana-based Embark Credit Union, the financial institutions announced this afternoon.

First Spokane-area Wienerschnitzel opens on North Side

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

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A Wienerschnitzel hot dog restaurant is coming to the Northpointe Plaza, on Spokane's North Side. Justin Rundle, of Cantu Commercial Properties, represented Wienerschnitzel in the purchase of the 1,250-square-foot former Papa John's restaurant

Focused Fitness sold to Illinois company

hysical-education software maker expected to remain in Spokane Valley

November 4, 2021

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Spokane-based physical education software and curriculum company Focused Fitness LLC has been acquired by a company based in Illinois. Focused Fitness provides software designed to help physical education teachers gather student fitness data, as well

Connecticut company buys Unicep Packaging

Spokane dose container manufacturer acquired in $237M transaction

November 4, 2021

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Spokane-based Unicep Packagâ€“ing LLC has been acquired by a Connecticut-based sustainable packagâ€“ing maker for $237 million.

New AIA Spokane director emphasizes climate

Nonprofit's plans include focus on sustainability

November 4, 2021

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The Spokane chapter of the American Institute of Architects has a new executive director. Andrew Parker formally took on the position in mid-October. He's taking the reigns from Stephanie Aden, who is retiring after leading the nonprofit

Hidden Bagel to launch schmear campaign

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

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The owner of The Scoop ice cream parlors is bringing a bagel cafe to the South Hill. Jennifer Davis says Hidden Bagel is expected to open this month in a newly renovated space at 1001 W. 25th, on the South Hill, where it will share seating areas with

Merging interests at Inland Northwest banks and credit unions

Increase in transactions reflect industry trend

November 4, 2021

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Last month, a handful of credit unions and banks with a presence here announced two mergers and completed another. It's part of a pattern of increasing consolidation in both the credit union and banking industries, some industry leaders here say.