LeAnn Bjerken

Transportation plan update gears up

SRTC board starts talking to groups, rolls out survey

November 17, 2016

The Spokane Regional Transportation Council has begun work on an update to its long-range transportation plan for the region, known as Horizon 2040. First adopted by SRTC's board in December 2013, Horizon 2040 is a metropolitan transportation plan for

Insight Enterprises moves to larger space in Liberty Lake

Technology company now employs 133 people here

November 17, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Tempe, Ariz.-based technology company Insight Enterprises Inc. has moved its operations here to larger Liberty Lake quarters at 22425 E. Appleway. Founded in 1988, Insight Enterprises provides information technology hardware, software, and service produc

Timber Products Manufacturers Association evolves

Organization projects 10 percent membership growth

November 17, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based Timber Products Manufacturers Association is looking ahead to new challenges as it celebrates 100 years of serving its employer members in the timber industry. Adam Molenda, the association's president, says TPM has worked to remain dili

Airway Heights auto complex planned

$5 million in projects slated at 13-acre site

November 17, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

An Airway Heights businessman plans to develop a large automotive-themed complex on a 13-acre site next to the Spokane County Raceway and near Northern Quest Resort & Casino, in Airway Heights. George Lawrence, who owns Consumer Auto Liquidators, at 1082

Water rights issues hinder Kaiser site development north of Spokane

Department of Ecology to reach decision soon

November 17, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Officials here say plans for creating a mixed-use commercial development near what was formerly the Kaiser Aluminum Corp. Mead Works smelting plant north of Spokane have been put on hold due to a host of water rights issues. 'It's a long and involve

Wealth management firm plans for lasting legacy

River Rock was started by third-generation adviser

November 3, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

River Rock Family Wealth Management, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Financial Network, is only a year old but already is working to grow its services here. Tighe Smith, the firm's founder and managing director, says that as he works to help clients plan

DCI Engineers adds services, projects record growth

Company creates new right-of-way division

November 3, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Seattle-based structural and civil engineering firm DCI Engineers Inc. has added a new right-of-way division to its Spokane office, where its expanded services have contributed to what's likely to be record annual revenue. DCI Spokane-based principal

MILLIANNA: Sparkling recognition

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November 3, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based jewelry company MILLIANNA LLC., may be small now, but its owners say they have plans to grow the company into an internationally recognized accessory brand. Already recognized for its handmade necklaces, earrings, cuff bracelets, and spec

Great Harvest bakery on South Hill reopens with new owners

Previous franchisee had closed eatery in August

November 3, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane's Great Harvest Bread Co. store has reopened under new owners and with a new look after shutting down last August. The Dillion, Mont.-based company is a national franchise bakery that sells daily and seasonal bread varieties, fresh sandwiches,

Spokane-based Go Green Enterprises gets nod to transport marijuana

Company is first company to obtain new state license

November 3, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Go Green Enterprises LLC is the first state-licensed professional courier service for the transport of marijuana, having obtained its transport license last month. In July, Washington state created a new license for marijuana transportation with a law re