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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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Alexa, show me the money

Virtual-assisted banking service launched at Numerica; BECU to roll out similar feature soon
June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Amazon's Alexa, a popular virtual assistant that you may already have sitting on a nearby desk or shelf, is soon to be the newest employee, figuratively speaking, at Spokane-area financial institutions. At least two area credit unions-Numerica Cred
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Northwest Flight Service strives to stretch its wings

Demand for pilot training, services said to be growing
June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Aviation training and maintenance business Northwest Flight Service, of Spokane, is looking to spread its wings, as demand for pilot training and rentals or purchase of planes for business travel continues to increase, says its owner Bill Ifft. Northwest
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The Bohemian vintage furniture store opens in Spokane Valley

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June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
A new vintage décor and furniture store, called The Bohemian, has opened in a 1,500-square-foot space in the Opportunity Shopping Center, at 12019 E. Sprague. The store, which opened in mid-May, is owned by Spokane Valley couple Danielle and Riley Golay
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Humble Abode Brewery planned on North Side

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June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Matt Gilbreath and his wife, Courtney, plan later this month to open a brewery, to be called Humble Abode Brewery, in the Whitman neighborhood on Spokane's North Side. 'I didn't really have any previous brewing experience,” says Gilbreath. 'I j
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NYC Piano Bar to open in Coeur d'Alene

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June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
A new restaurant and piano bar, called NYC Piano Bar, is scheduled to open today in downtown Coeur d'Alene. The business will be located in a 4,200-square-foot leased space at 313 E. Sherman, which is known for having housed Jimmy D's restaurant and
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Austin Live Fire Barbeque planned in downtown Spokane

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June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
An early July opening is planned for a new restaurant to be called Austin Live Fire Barbeque at 421 W. Main, in the heart of downtown Spokane. This will be the second restaurant concept for Mike Jones, current owner and operator of Mizuna Restaurant & Wi
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BECU plans to open its first home loan center in Spokane Valley

Facility near Mission, Pines will be organization's fourth Spokane-area office
June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Boeing Employee Credit Union plans to open a home loan center in a single-story building it's remodeling at 12111 E. Mission, says Bethany Hawley, spokesman for the Tukwilla, Wash-based credit union. Hawley says BECU plans an August opening for the hom
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First permit issued for presumed Amazon fulfillment center

Massive facility moves steadily through permitting process
June 21, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The presumed Amazon.com Inc. distribution center continues to proceed through the planning and permitting processes at a brisk pace, as the Spokane County Building and Planning Department earlier this week issued a grading permit to begin earthwork at the
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Dominos franchisee to build retail structure in Spokane Valley

Pacific Pie to break ground on project next month
June 7, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Pacific Pie Inc., the Spokane-based Domino's Pizza franchisee, plans to develop a multitenant retail structure at 604 S. Sullivan Road. The $900,000 project is being designed by Spokane-based Mercier Architecture & Planning, and Yost Gallagher Construc
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Yost Gallagher awarded $1.5 million retail project

Optic One clinic will anchor Wandermere-area building
June 7, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Yost Gallagher Construction LLC, of Spokane, has been awarded a $1.5 million contract to construct a new retail building a 513 E. Hastings Road, just east of the Wandermere Shopping Center. Yost Gallagher project manager Daniel Jones says the company bro
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