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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.

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EnVision Center to open east of downtown Spokane

HUD-designated center receives funds from city
December 20, 2018
Virginia Thomas
A broad menu of social services will be available in a central location on the periphery of downtown when Spokane's EnVision Center opens late next month, those involved in the project say.
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Convention, sports tourism to see strong growth in Spokane

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December 20, 2018
Virginia Thomas
This year has turned out better than expected in terms of the number of groups and conventions, and 2019 is shaping up to be an even bigger year for Spokane tourism, says TJ Hake, interim president and CEO at Visit Spokane.
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Falls Tower hits historic preservation speed bump

Former YWCA building demolition remains likely, but could be delayed
December 20, 2018
Virginia Thomas
The planned $60 million Falls Tower project has been placed on hold while the Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission decides whether the two former YWCA buildings at 829 W. Broadway merit historic preservation designation
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—Virginia Thomas

MacKay Manufacturing buys structure in Spokane Valley

Company to expand into Ecolite facility next month
December 20, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Valley-based MacKay Manufacturing Inc. is expanding its space and is hoping to grow its staff and increase production capacity. Katie MacKay, vice president and second-generation MacKay Manufacturing owner, says the computer numerical control
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Comcast completes $2 million in upgrades in Deer Park

Telecom giant acquired local company in March
December 6, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Comcast Corp. says it has spent $2 million over the past nine months upgrading the fiber optic network and its infrastructure of Deer Park. Comcast Cable, part of Philadelphia-based cable giant Comcast Corp., acquired Northstar Broadband LLC
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Spirit Lake electric bicycle shop relocates in wake of city sewer issues

Retailer opts to move rather than build due to construction ban
December 6, 2018
Virginia Thomas
A retailer in Spirit Lake, Idaho, has found a way to expand despite a citywide moratorium on new building construction. Marc Kroetch, owner of Fresh Air E-Bikes, opened the business three years ago after he took his first ride on an e-bike
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—Virginia Thomas

Direct Primary Care offers services through membership model

Direct Primary Care often negotiates for discounts for services it doesn't offer
December 6, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Matt Dinsmore says he became dissatisfied with the prevailing medical care model after several years of working in health care. His dissatisfaction with high insurance premiums, high patient volumes, and the complexities of dealing with insurance
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—Virginia Thomas

Quantum Financial takes team approach to planning

39-year-old company focuses on the long term
December 6, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Quantum Financial Planning Services Inc., founded here by Al Herman and Houston Scrudder in 1979, got on the financial planning train relatively early, says Eric Christiansen, certified financial planner and a managing member with the company.
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—Virginia Thomas

509 Fabrication: Fired up about energy efficiency

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December 6, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Dusty Henderson had no experience in bringing an innovative product to market, but when he saw a chance to do so, he took it.
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—Virginia Thomas

Outsourcing with the blind and visually impaired

Company based here trains for remote work
November 21, 2018
Virginia Thomas
John Dubay started Strategic Contact Solutions Group Inc. about five years ago, almost by accident. A client with whom Dubay had previously worked reached out to Dubay to see if he'd be able to help with tasks such as performing outreach and customer
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