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Mike McLean

Mike McLean

Deputy Editor Mike McLean has worked his entire journalism career in the Inland Northwest. Mike, who also lives to reel in fish and crank up music, has worked for the Journal since 2006.

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

April 11, 2013
Mike McLean
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
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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
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—Staff photo by Treva Lind

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
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

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
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

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
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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