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Articles by Virginia Thomas

L&I proposes increase in workers' compensation premiums

Hike said due to boost in pension cost-of-living
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 3.1% overall average rate increase for workers' compensation insurance for 2022. If approved, the increase would be the state's first rate hike in five years. On Sept. 21, L&I
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Going West: Witherspoon Kelley expands to keep up with demand

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September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane law firm older than the state of Washington is experiencing a growth spurt with a recent acquisition. Christopher Varallo, president of Spokane-based Witherspoon Kelley, says the acquisition of Yakima-based Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS
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Tax proposals said to affect retirement decisions

Proposed legislation includes provisions that could spur earlier retirements, some say
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Inland Northwest financial experts have observed an increase in people retiring slightly earlier, and some say the potential for an increase in certain federal taxes is playing a role. John Kessler, senior vice president with Spokane-based Washington
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d’Zign Group Architecture LLP

Vantage Point Brewing moves forward in Coeur d'Alene

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September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The owners of Vantage Point Brewing Co. aim to bring a taste of old-world ales to a modern setting in a rapidly growing part of Coeur d'Alene by next Memorial Day. Site work for the new brewery and restaurant began in mid-August at a vacant lot at
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Virginia Thomas

Former Itron employees form Treasury4 fintech startup

Young company gets $3.4M in seed funding round
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A trio of former Itron Inc. employees has launched Treasury4 Inc., a fintech software startup aimed at serving large corporations. Steve Helmbrecht, Nathan Brown, and Ed Barrie quietly incorporated Treasury4 in July 2020. Last month, the company closed
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Virginia Thoams

St. Luke's launches physiatry residency program

Medical center offers three years of training in physical medicine, rehabilitation training
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center has established its first cohort of a new physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program. Dr. Kenneth Isaacs, regional medical director of health science at Providence, says six residents joined
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2021 Rising Stars: AtWork's John Lemus

Disability advocate promotes opportunity
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
John Lemus says he's always been outspoken about advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His passion and candor launched his career in advocacy almost by accident. Lemus himself has a developmental disability; he says his
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Skils'kin acquires A&W Window Cleaning

Founders to focus on pest control company
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Skils'kin, a Spokane-based nonprofit organization that provides jobs for people with disabilities, has acquired Fearless Endeavors LLC, a longtime Spokane window-cleaning company that does business as A&W Window Cleaning. Brian Behler, CEO
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Nicotine lozenge maker Nic Nac Naturals to start in Hillyard

Startup plans to start production in fall
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Fledgling nicotine lozenge manufacturer Nic Nac Naturals LLC has leased a 6,500-square-foot building at 3703 E. Central, in northeast Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood. The space will be used for manufacture of tobacco-free nicotine lozenges, Nic Nac
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2021 Rising Stars: Champion Empire's Maayan Gordon

Entrepreneur succeeds in following passions
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Where Maayan Gordon's curiosity and passions lead her, she follows. The 30-year-old entrepreneur currently is involved in five businesses and maintains a thriving social media presence across several platforms. Her ventures here include business coach
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