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Articles by Virginia Thomas

Analysis suggests stability is returning to most INW public companies

Kaspien Holdings makes its debut in Hart index
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Some stability appears to be returning to the Inland Northwest's publicly traded companies after turbulence in the first half of the calendar year, as evidenced in an analysis by Spokane-based Hart Capital Management Inc.
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Rockwood Retirement completes Whitworth project financing

Construction funded for independent-living units through $81.3M bond
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Rockwood Retirement Communities has completed its final round of bond financing for its Rockwood at Whitworth redevelopment project with $81.3 million in bond financing to be used to construct the second phase of the project.
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JORDAN WERTMAN

Economic volatility influences donor behaviors

Fewer gifts, but major donors step up, fill gaps
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
In a year fraught with economic turmoil stemming from a pandemic, Inland Northwest nonprofits say they've seen donor behaviors change in response to both their own economic uncertainty and the uncertainty nonprofits are experiencing.
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Parting Thoughts with Spokane Housing Ventures' John Hancock

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October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
John Hancock has been embedded in Spokane's nonprofit scene for years, though he didn't work directly for a nonprofit until he joined Spokane Housing Ventures in early 2019.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

A bad year for good sleep

Pandemic stress thought to exacerbate disorders, Spokane sleep specialist says
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
It's a bad year for good sleep. Dr. Don Howard says many people are struggling with sleep issues related to being at home a great deal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the stresses resulting from the pandemic's ripple effects.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

Cowles Co. establishes new venture-capital arm

Company has invested $85M in startups so far
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
In an effort to diversify its corporate holdings and cement itself in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Inland Northwest, Spokane-based Cowles Co. has formally established a venture capital investment arm.
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Massive Amazon-like project pursued in Spokane Valley

Project Fireball to include 1.3M square feet, is similar to megaretailer's other projects
October 14, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The city of Spokane Valley today approved a permit for initial grading work for a 1.3 million-square-foot building. The company behind the development, characterized as Project Fireball, isn't listed in public documents, but the project has some of the
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Hagadone to expand towers project

Third building proposed, could include mix of hotel rooms, condos, apartments
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Hagadone Hospitality Co. has received the Coeur d'Alene planning commission's approval to pursue a new mixed-use development in southeastern Coeur d'Alene, just west of Fernan Lake.
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R&R Heating changes hands

New owner says products, services won't be affected
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Derek and Shannon Main, of Spokane, have acquired R&R Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. from company founders Randy and Cheryl Hastings, according to a letter Derek Main sent to R&R customers in early September.
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Most INW crops to produce slight profit, forecast suggests

Lumber prices remain high; fruit yields shrink
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Most of the Pacific Northwest's agricultural commodities are expected to be slightly profitable, according to a quarterly report by Spokane-based agricultural lending cooperative Northwest Farm Credit Services.
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