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Articles by Virginia Thomas

Virginia Thomas

Decolonizing nonprofits

Work involves education, analysis of power structure, hiring practices, experts say
July 29, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Nonprofit organizations are beginning to look inward when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, some observers here say. Tara Ramos, owner of Spokane-based Redfox Consulting and a member of the Iñupiat Alaskan Native group, says demand for her
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Virginia Thomas

Parting Thoughts with Rosauers CEO Jeff Philipps

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July 29, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Jeff Philipps has spent nearly 50 years in the grocery industry. Originally from Great Falls, Montana, Philipps says he's climbed the ladder of the grocery industry from a service clerk at Montana-based Buttrey Food & Drug, where he worked to put
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Long-Term Insurance, Short Term Confusion

Advisers say demand for cheaper policies rises as deadline for new state mandate draws closer
July 29, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Some long-term care insurance providers here say Washington state has placed them in a confusing and financially risky position with the impending implementation of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program, also known as the WA Cares Fund.
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Rohinni hires new CEO, plans move to Liberty Lake

LED engineering company prepares for continued growth with larger facility
July 22, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Coeur d'Alene-based tech engineering startup Rohinni LLC has hired a new CEO and plans to move across the state line to Liberty Lake later this year.
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MacDonald-Miller expands into Spokane market

Seattle-based facilities company has connections with contractors here
July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Mechanical contractor MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Inc. has established an office in Spokane, its second in the Inland Northwest. Based in Seattle, MacDonald-Miller provides energy efficient building systems, mechanical repairs,
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Kaspien added to microcap stock index

Inclusion on list said to be milestone for Valley tech company
July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Valley-based e-commerce company Kaspien Holdings Inc. has been added to the Russell Microcap Index. The company was added to the index on June 28 and will retain membership for one year, according to a press release.
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Sharp Shooting Indoor Range pulls trigger on ownership change

Firearm retailer, range sold to second generation
July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop Inc. has changed hands, but the 26-year-old company will remain a family business. Jeremy Ball says that as of July 1, his parents Robin and Steve Ball retired and sold the business to him and his wife, Katie.
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Spokane architect Bob Wills reflects on his 50-year career

Wills reflects on creating firm, succession planning
July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Bob Wills is retiring after 30 years alongside firm co-founder Gary Bernardo at the helm of Spokane-based architecture firm Bernardo|Wills Architects PC. Bernardo says planning for the departure of his partner has long been in progress.
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Habitat For Humanity-Spokane shifts to home rehabilitations

Supply costs, shortages deter new construction
July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Habitat for Humanity-Spokane has pivoted from constructing new homes to rehabilitating existing homes as availability of construction materials and labor tightens and costs rise.
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Q&A with Fery Catering's Fery Haghighi

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July 15, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Fereshteh 'Fery” and Ahmad Haghighi arrived in the U.S. in September 1980. They had fled from Tehran, Iran, where the revolution threatened their lives. One of Fery's brothers was a government official when the uprising began.
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