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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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Aluminum concern plans facility here

Novelis says it will move 20-person R&D operation into $2.5 million structure
August 20, 2009
Mike McLean
Novelis Inc., an Atlanta, Ga.-based aluminum rolled-products manufacturer and recycler that operates a research-and-development facility here called the Solatens Technology Center, says it plans to move that operation into a new $2.5 million it's &
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NAI Black, Greg Green form unit

New venture to blend owners' expertise, handle mergers, acquisitions
August 20, 2009
Mike McLean
Prominent Spokane-based real estate brokerage NAI Black and Spokane technology entrepreneur Greg Green have formed a merger-and-acquisition unit within the brokerage's commercial division, says NAI Black CEO Dave Black.The joint venture will in
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Independent investment advisory firm launches venture on South Hill

July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
Financial adviser Steve Listzwan has formed Goldenview Financial LLC and has opened an office on Spokane's South Hill.The single-person operation occupies about 450 square feet of floor space on the second floor of the Ben Burr Building, at 4915
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Making gains amidst turmoil

Credit unions enjoy jump in deposits during banking crisis
July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
Executives at credit unions here say growth at their cooperatives is outpacing that of banks.Many credit unions have reported double-digit percentage increases in deposits, as well as jumps in membership and loans over the last 18 months, which
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Real Estate Roundup

July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
Portland Ore.-based Starplex Corp., doing business here as Starplex/Crowd Management Security, has leased 3,600 square feet of office space at 907 W. Sharpe and has moved its Spokane office there from smaller quarters at 720 W. Mallon. Mark McLees
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Physician plans North Side medical building

$1.7 million structure on Holland Avenue site to replace small office
July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
Dr. Daniel Dibble, who owns SpineTeamSpokane, in Spokane Valley, says he plans to develop a $1.7 million medical building on Spokane's North Side and to open a larger clinic there that will become the flagship office for the practice.The planned
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Trust proposes commercial project in east Liberty Lake

Eight-lot property could be ready to move forward when economy improves
July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
A Spokane family trust has submitted to the city of Liberty Lake preliminary plans for an eight-lot commercial development.The development is proposed for 9.3 acres at 24023 E. Appleway, just south of Interstate 90, according to an application a
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Sharing music and lifestyles

July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
The Long Ear Compact Discs & Tapes, an independent music store in Coeur d'Alene, has seen music formats go by the wayside, supposedly replaced by something better. Now, with the growth of music downloads, the store is relying on its deep CD and of
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Six-month foreclosure filings jump

Further rises said likely to push default level here near or over 2002 peak
July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
The Spokane County Auditor recorded 378 foreclosure filings here in the first half of this year, up 49 percent from 254 filings in the year-earlier period.If that rate were to continue, total foreclosures here for the year would reach 834, which
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Farm management firm here upbeat despite down market

Sharp & Hatley handles more than 100,000 acres for 140 property owners
July 30, 2009
Mike McLean
When the region has a big wheat crop, and prices are high, John Sharp and Allen Hatley naturally are happy, they say. This year, though, an average crop is expected, and they're merely upbeat.The farm-bred executives of Sharp & Hatley Inc., of I
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