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In January, it will be five years since my wife and I moved to Spokane. During that period of time, we have had the opportunity to learn about Spokane and its aspirations, meet new friends and colleagues, and become part of the fabric of this community in

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It's well understood that medical schools create new physicians and that they have a positive economic impact for their host communities. But their role as business incubators and magnets isn't as well understood. Yet, this is arguably the thing on wh