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Articles by Virginia Thomas

Is your refrigerator running (late)? Appliance scarcities plague some homebuilders, new homeowners

Issue said to stem from shortages in manufacturing workforce
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Supply-chain issues for major household appliances caused a domino effect of delays in getting people into new homes throughout the past year. While that pressure has lifted somewhat, market experts in Spokane say access to some products still presents
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DEI Best Practices: Principles belong in all business operations

Buy-in by leaders said vital for lasting success of diversity initiatives
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Businesses and nonprofits that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices should take steps to ensure that such principles are present throughout operations, some experts here say. Blending DEI into every facet of an organization ensures that
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Tourism forecast is mixed for 2023

With convention bookings subdued, sports events expected to draw crowds
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane's tourism and hospitality industry has thrived in an explosion of post-pandemic demand, but the market is expected to be quieter in 2023. Meg Winchester, president and CEO of Visit Spokane, says tourism here has been strong in every category
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Demand, prices for wood products expected to slow further

Market reacting to Fed raising interest rates
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
The wood products industry is likely to see a cooling of market volatility in 2023 as demand slows due to inflation and interest rate increases, experts say. Tim Borg, general manager at the Spokane offices of Texas-based supplier and manufacturer of
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Financial institutions brace for potential recession

Inflation, interest rates predicted to slow loan, credit card demands
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Financial industry representatives here say that deposit volumes are expected to decrease as consumers and businesses struggle with inflation, and many signs point to a recession developing in 2023.
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—Virginia Thomas

Six attorneys form Riverside Law Group

Most litigators formerly of Witherspoon Kelley
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A group of attorneys who formerly practiced at Spokane-based law firm Witherspoon Kelley has joined a couple of independent attorneys to form Riverside Law Group PLLC. Member attorney Matthew Crotty says he changed the name of his firm from
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—Virginia Thomas

Brick West Brewing plans two more locations

Planned Airway Heights site to produce canned beer
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Brick West Brewing Co. is expanding with a new taproom north of Spokane and is planning a new taproom and second brewing facility in West Spokane, near Airway Heights. Co-owner Jordan Tampien says construction on the planned second brewing facility
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—Virginia Thomas

Sustainable gift-bag maker Tokki hopes to go national

Startup's products made with recycled plastic, come with digital card
December 15, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A sustainable gift bag company headquartered in Spokane has launched its core product, has a deal in the works with a large national retailer for next year's holiday season, and is fundraising through crowdfunding.
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Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee opens Coeur d'Alene office

Law firm hires three attorneys from WK
December 1, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC, a Spokane-based law firm established in 1985, has expanded into North Idaho. Jim McPhee, managing partner of the law firm, says the Coeur d'Alene office of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee had been scheduled to open
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—Virginia Thomas

Twenty-Seventh Heaven bakery moves to larger space in downtown Spokane

Twenty-Seventh Heaven to increase production, establish events venue
December 1, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A bakery that opened on the South Hill five years ago has moved downtown. Twenty-Seventh Heaven LLC moved into its new space at 105 S. Madison on Nov. 4. Twenty-Seventh Heaven had been located at 1220 S. Grand Boulevard, south of
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