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Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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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.

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.

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.

Q&A with Fery Catering's Fery Haghighi

July 15, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Fereshteh 'Feryâ€ 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.

Diversity, equity, inclusion enters the C-suite

Demand, pay for such roles has risen during past year

July 15, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Executive-level diversity positions are growing in prominence and scope as organizations adapt their culture to changing social attitudes, some Inland Northwest executives say.

Just American Desserts thrives with high demand

Just American Desserts finds success in grocery stores, loyal customers

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Just American Desserts has not only survived but thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic largely thanks to its loyal customer base, claims Eva Roberts, owner of the business.

Design for the PPL opens showroom in downtown Spokane

Company extends hours with expanded staff

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane interior design company Design for the PPL LLC has opened its showroom fully to the public. Erin Haskell creative director and co-owner, says Design for the PPL now has enough employees-six total-that it can maintain expanded hours

Q&A with Freeform Interiors' Fernando Jauretche

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Fernando Jauretche says employers are returning their attention to community meeting spaces from the earlier, pandemic-induced trend of Plexiglas workspace dividers. Jauretche is the CEO and owner of Spokane-based commercial furniture dealer and interior

Examining a surge in death investigations

Medical examiner's caseload increases, likely to grow more due to variety of factors

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The number of cases the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office oversees has surged in recent years, and further increases are projected in the second half of this years, says chief medical examiner Dr. Veena Singh.

Family Resource Home Care expands into Oregon

Liberty Lake-based company continues to grow via acquisitions

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Liberty Lake-based Family Resource Home Care has established a presence in Oregon through a pair of acquisitions.

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Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

ARTICLES

Sharp Shooting Indoor Range pulls trigger on ownership change

Spokane architect Bob Wills reflects on his 50-year career

Habitat For Humanity-Spokane shifts to home rehabilitations

Q&A with Fery Catering's Fery Haghighi

Diversity, equity, inclusion enters the C-suite

Just American Desserts thrives with high demand

Design for the PPL opens showroom in downtown Spokane

Q&A with Freeform Interiors' Fernando Jauretche

Examining a surge in death investigations

Family Resource Home Care expands into Oregon

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Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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