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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Transportation plan update gears up

SRTC board starts talking to groups, rolls out survey
November 17, 2016
LeAnn Bjerken
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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—LeAnn Bjerken

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
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—LeAnn Bjerken

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
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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,
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