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Head Start facility to open on Nevada

Renovations to former pharmacy completed

August 29, 2019

A new Head Start early education facility will open soon near the Logan neighborhood in northeast Spokane. Patty Allen, director of Head Start for Community Colleges of Spokane, says Logan-Lidgerwood Head Start will open Sept. 3 at 3704 N. Nevada

Spokane offers construction pre-apprenticeship programs

Program aims to assist underrepresented groups

August 29, 2019

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The city of Spokane has launched a grant program aimed at providing training to prepare more women, minorities, and veterans for careers in the construction industry. Jason Sandobal, contract compliance and business standards officer

Coeur d'Alene considers changes to downtown parking fee structure

City looks to outsource management of its lots

August 29, 2019

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The city of Coeur d'Alene is considering changes to its parking fee structure for the McEuen Park and Memorial Field parking lots near the city's central business district.

Condron Homes finds high-end market sweet spot

Custom builder focuses on low-maintenance materials

August 29, 2019

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Condron Homes LLC has been doing well by focusing on high-end customizable homes, Condron general manager Craig Roberts claims.

Heber Hatchets Axe Throwing of Spokane: Hatchet Haven

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August 29, 2019

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In the months since Heber Hatchets opened, manager Dave Kelley says the venue has been a popular destination for ax-throwing aficionados and novices coming from all walks of life.

Avista moves toward carbon-free future

Avista makes strides toward aggresive goals

August 29, 2019

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Avista Corp. has been focused on environmentally sustainable practices for most of its 130-year history, Avista president and incoming CEO Dennis Vermillion argues, and the Spokane-based utility provider intends to invest heavily in renewable energy

Quietly booming in the Inland Northwest

Three sleeper successes here rank high on Inc. magazine's fastest growing list

August 29, 2019

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Weekly business magazine Inc. has named 11 companies headquartered in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area to its list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.-including some that are relatively unknown.

Inland Northwest banks report net profits

Most announce increase in quarterly net income

August 15, 2019

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Banks with branches in the Spokane area report operating in the black during this year's second quarter, according to their earnings releases.

U District receives federal brownfield sites grant

Dozen properties slated for evaluations soon

August 15, 2019

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The University District is poised to begin evaluation of potential revitalization efforts at 12 properties with a $600,000 grant the neighborhood recently received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Middle market companies are bullish

Despite trade, automation fears, most plan for growth

August 15, 2019

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While companies are grappling with the effects of the current U.S.-China trade disputes-and many are concerned about automation and its effect on the workforce-most companies are feeling optimistic about the future, according to Umpqua Bank's