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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Cabins to be built in Riverside State Park

Construction on rentals to begin by late spring
April 27, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Washington State Parks is planning a $440,000 project that involves construction of several new rental cabins within Riverside State Park. Predevelopment plans on file with the city of Spokane call for the development of four 400-square-foot cabins at 4
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St. Aloysius school expansion slated

Work to start in mid-June on new gym, classrooms
April 27, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, is set to begin work this summer on a new gym and 'educare” facility at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic School, at 611 E. Mission. Plans on file with the City of Spokane show the project has an estimated total cost
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Wemco stays on uptick in new digs on the West Plains

Equipment maker plans to expand design services
April 27, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
It's been two years since Wemco Co., an Airway Heights-based light-industrial equipment manufacturer, expanded into a new production facility, and according to one company official, it's not yet done growing. Matt Turner, Wemco's executive vice pr
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—LeAnn Bjerken

WSU adds to research, innovation capabilities in Spokane

New commercialization office hire staying busy
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Washington State University's Office of Commercialization has added a new position to the university's Spokane campus, establishing its first point of contact here for researchers hoping to develop and market new technologies in life science fields.
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Advisors Mortgage duo embraces team approach

Lenders cite market impact of low inventory, rising rates
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
As the Spokane real estate market continues to heat up, lenders here at The Advisors Mortgage Co. say they're preparing for added competition in mortgage loans. 'The current market is definitely a seller's market,” says Blaine Rolstad, branch ma
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Go Green Enterprises: Going with the 'green'

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April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
When most people hear the name Go Green Enterprises, it's unlikely they connect the newly formed business with Washington's burgeoning marijuana industry. However, the name is oddly appropriate for the Spokane-based business, which became the first
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City's economic development effort gains momentum

Projects in East Sprague, U District show promise
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Officials with the city of Spokane say its economic development program is starting to have some noticeable impacts this season, with several key projects starting or expected to start construction soon. City planner, and team lead for the program, Andr
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Valley Fire Department's protection rating boosted

Update said likely to lower insurance costs for many
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
A recent upgrade to the Spokane Valley Fire Department's fire protection rating likely will mean reduced insurance premiums for property owners in the cities within its coverage area, officials say. Melanie Rose, the department's community affairs o
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Atlas Staffing opens first branch office in Oregon

Company eyes additional growth in Western states
April 13, 2017
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane Valley-based Atlas Staffing Inc., a staffing and recruiting firm, says it has opened its first Oregon branch office. The company's CEO and founder, Josh McKee, says Atlas has been growing quickly in the years since its 2011 start.
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