Mike McLean

Coffee-shop owner here switches four-store chain's brand affiliation

April 11, 2013

Inland Coffee Retailers LLC, a Spokane-based coffee-shop operator with four Inland Northwest outlets, has switched its franchise affiliation to Seattle-based Caffe Capri.Until recently, 11-year-old Inland Coffee was associated with Tully's and a

Wolff Co. ally buys business park in Spokane Valley

Spokane-rooted concern refocuses on multifamily real estate developments

April 11, 2013

Mike McLean

The Wolff Co., a prominent real estate development group of companies with Spokane roots, has sold its 50-acre Central Business Park in Spokane Valley to Seattle-based real estate investment company Leavitt Capital Cos., says a principal involved a

Workplace flexibility becomes focal point

Awareness effort led by GSI, Humanix, HR alliance

April 11, 2013

Mike McLean

Despite recent news that Yahoo! Inc. and other big employers have eliminated or reduced telecommuting, overall workplace flexibility has been on the rise over the last several years, says a group here that's promoting flexible practices.The of a

Spokane Public Schools airs out stadium options

Downsized Albi, neutral site, five small venues among ideas

April 11, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane Public Schools' facilities planners are suiting up to present ideas for major changes to the aging Joe Albi Stadium—and alternative options for abandoning it altogether, says Mark Anderson, the district's associate superintendent for a

Lincoln Center finds niche with flexible space mix

Venue sees rise in rentals for corporate gatherings, weddings

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

As the economy slid into a recession five years ago, it was an unnerving time to open a new event center in Spokane, says Richard Heftel, sales manager, marketing director, and co-owner of The Lincoln Center, at 1316 N. Lincoln.Still, The with a

Cd'A-based Macomber Law rolls out e-payment option

While others offer credit options, Macomber adds prefunding alternatives

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

Clients are looking for more convenient payment methods, such as online options, to pay for legal services, says at least one Inland Northwest attorney who is taking steps to accommodate that demand. Macomber Law PLLC, of Coeur d'Alene, has with

Baker mulls retail project on Northwest

New center would replace long-closed fueling station in front of old Albertson's

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

A Spokane developer has approached the city of Spokane with preliminary plans to build a small retail center in a portion of the former Albertson's supermarket site along Northwest Boulevard, records on file with the city of Spokane show.The & a

Real estate affiliate acquires Valley office building

Extant brokerage, property management occupy upper level, rest to be rented out

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

Real estate brokerage Extant Realty Inc. and affiliated property management concern Extant Management Group LLC have moved to 12904 E. Nora, in Spokane Valley, from smaller quarters in Spokane, says Tyler Vinson, who heads the companies.Extant a

Solar World Estates apartment complexes to be auctioned

Sale of rental complexes part of bankruptcy action

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

Two apartment complexes that were originally built to cater to corporate travelers will go up for auction next month as part of bankruptcy proceedings, says a real estate broker who's marketing the sales.The Solar World Estate complexes, which a

Waddell's BrewPub, Boiler Room sign on to Five Mile project

Waddell's, Boiler Room to be Cedar Crossing's first commercial tenants

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

Two restaurants that potentially will have a combined total of more than 50 employees will be the first commercial tenants at the $5.7 million, mixed-use Cedar Crossing development under construction in the Five Mile commercial district on North be