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LeAnn Bjerken

Reporter LeAnn Bjerken covers health care at the Journal of Business. A Minnesota native and cat lover, she enjoys beachside vacations and writing poetry. LeAnn has worked for the Journal since 2015.
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Brewery tour service launches in downtown Spokane

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August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane native Shelly Bailey is the owner and operator of a new brewery tour service, Spokane Brewery Tours, which launched here last month. Bailey says she previously ran a Seattle-based event planning business but was inspired by the growth of the
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Spokane Barre to relaunch in September

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August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane Barre, a barre exercise studio located on the third floor of the historic Globe Hotel building at 204 N. Division, is under new ownership. New co-owners Hillary Atkins and Katie Grainger were fitness trainers on staff at Spokane Barre before
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Crossland hotel in Spokane Valley to become HomeTowne

Property is among 30-plus nationwide to be rebranded
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Ohio-based economy hotel chain Red Roof Inn says it plans to launch a new extended-stay sub-brand to be named HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof. The phased launch will involve more than 30 properties across 21 markets, including Spokane and Seattle, the
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Nurses poised to improve environmental health

WSU professor is leader in new awareness efforts
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
As evidenced by this summer's wildfire season, the health of the environment is often closely connected to human health. Beth Schenk, adjunct faculty member at WSU's College of Nursing and leader of nursing research for Providence St. Joseph Health
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4 Degrees Real Estate purchases downtown building

Owners plan to move, consolidate in January
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The owners of 4 Degrees Real Estate have bought a new building at 915 W. Second in downtown Spokane, which they intend to use as the brokerage's new offices. Jordan Tampien, who co-founded 4 Degrees with his brother, Joel, in 2015, says the two
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Ye olde friendly neighborhood hock shop

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August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The owners of Ye Olde Hock Shoppe, a new pawn and vintage goods business, are working to change people's perceptions of the pawn industry. 'We want to put a different spin on the typical pawnshop,” says owner Deron Nicholson. 'For us, it's more
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Amazon's project challenge in Spokane

Retail giant estimates 700 construction workers will be needed for big job
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Last month marked the start of construction on what will eventually become a new Amazon Fulfillment Center on the West Plains. The Journal previously reported that the $181 million facility, being built at 10010 W. Geiger Blvd., just southwest of
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane podcasters make some noise

Audio broadcasts might hold untapped marketing potential, observers say
August 30, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
While podcasts have been around for over a decade, local enthusiasts say the medium is growing in popularity, with everyone from simple hobbyists to business owners looking to start their own broadcast. Andrea Parrish is a digital marketing assistant
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Tapas restaurant, bar debuts in Cd'A

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August 16, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
A new small plates restaurant and bar concept called Global Kitchen Tapas & Wine opened early this month, at 309 Lakeside, in Coeur d'Alene. Co-owned by Jason Rex and Jake DeWitt, the business features a menu with a variety of small Spanish-style
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Ghost Quarter brings games to West Plains

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August 16, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Ghost Quarter Games, a new board game and card shop, has opened at 12622 W. Sunset Highway, in Airway Heights. The shop is co-owned by Brian Reid and his son, Nick Garcia-Reid, who says his interest in competitive card game Magic the Gathering was the in
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