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Articles by LeAnn Bjerken

2021 Rising Stars: Intrinium's Nolan Garrett

Garrett: Part of success is helping others grow
September 9, 2021
LeAnn Bjerken
Intrinium Inc. founder and CEO Nolan Garrett says he always wanted to be an entrepreneur. Born and raised in Spokane, Garrett earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Eastern Washington University and started his career doing information
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NATHAN SLABAUGH

VATA7 lights its path forward

Startup to launch two new products soon
February 11, 2021
LeAnn Bjerken
Brian Jon Garvey seems to have a knack for turning life's 'light bulb moments” into innovative business ventures. The 55-year-old former Navy frogman is the CEO and founder of VATA7 Inc., a Spokane-based startup that creates motorcycle gear
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2020 Rising Stars: Medcurity's Joe Gellatly

Health tech startup exec drawn to entrepreneurship
September 10, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
Joe Gellatly has what he calls a 'heart for entrepreneurship.” 'The most rewarding part of my job is being part of the start-up community here in Spokane,” he says. 'I'm always excited to meet, interact with, and encourage people who
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2020 Rising Stars: Downtown Spokane Partnership's Elisabeth Hooker

Downtown promoter aims to enhance quality of life
September 10, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
Elisabeth Hooker, marketing director for the Downtown Spokane Partnership and 39-year-old Rising Star, says she feels blessed to show up at work every day, doing what she loves in her hometown. 'I'm happy to be part of something larger
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TEDx organizers in Spokane hope to keep event interactive

Nonprofit now considering hosting virtual conference
April 23, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
Organizers of the TEDx Spokane annual fall conference for discussing promising new ideas in science and culture are bracing for potential adjustments in how they will schedule the event and raise funds for it.
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LeAnn Bjerken

2020 Icons: Tom Tiffany

Science enthusiast makes lasting impact in Spokane's lab industry
March 26, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
People who know Tom Tiffany describe him as a science enthusiast with a knack for strategizing, traits that served him well in his career in the medical laboratory industry. 'I was always enamored with the sciences,” he says.
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LeAnn Bjerken

Bio Clock, Radiation damage linked in WSU study

Study looks into cause, prevention of long-term cancer-treatment effects
February 27, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
Washington State University researchers are studying long-term side effects of radiation therapy in some cancer patients that can lead to heart disease and eventually heart failure.
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LeAnn Bjerken

Teen leads ReProduce 81 food waste-reduction program

Founder looks toward continued sustainability
January 30, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
Food has always been a passion for Josh Hechtman, a senior at Lewis and Clark High School, in Spokane. 'Growing up, food was a big part of my family and culture,” he says. 'Cooking food, eating it, and sharing it with others is a big part
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LeAnn Bjerken

WSU researcher studies marijuana use among pregnant women

Cannabis use by expecting mothers rises; WSU researcher leads effort to find out why
January 16, 2020
LeAnn Bjerken
New research shows the use of cannabis among pregnant women is increasing as both medical and recreational marijuana are legalized in more states.
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LeAnn Bjerken

Professionals place greater emphasis on self-care

Experts say wellness plans vital for workers
December 5, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
A growing number of working professionals are looking to budget time and finances toward both physical activity and self-care to prevent burnout – physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or over stress – wellness experts here say.
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