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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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Growing volunteerism with Spokane Gives

Initiative helps forge new connections, more engagement
May 23, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
The Spokane Gives initiative, a program that Mayor David Condon says started as a friendly challenge to become a more compassionate city, continues to grow as it nears its fifth year of operations as a city-wide effort to improve volunteerism
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Bay Shore's big goals

Rathdrum-based drill maker sets sights on $50 million revenue goal for 2025
May 23, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Executives with Rathdrum-based foundation drilling equipment manufacturer Bay Shore Systems Inc. say the company is planning for more growth, as it works to expand its sales networks both nationally and internationally.
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Medcurity secures capital to expand

Health care startup plans to grow platform, add employees
May 23, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Spokane-based Medcurity Inc. has landed nearly $700,000 in venture capital and loans this month, money its founders say will enable the startup to grow its platform offerings and add its first employees.
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Night Owl bar finds perch on Division

Restaurants & Retail
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
A new bar called Night Owl has opened at 223 N. Division, in an 800-square-foot leased space between Boombox Pizza and Fast Eddies Bar & Grill. Owner-operator Trent Cochran says he purchased the business in November from his friend Andy Derrickson.
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Bulwark Barber moves in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Coeur d'Alene's Bulwark Barber has moved to new space in the Rockford Building, at 504 E. Lakeside, from its previous location at 204 N. Third.
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Alpine Deli changes hands

Restaurants & Retail
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Alpine Deli, at 417 E. Third, closed last month but is set to re-open soon under new ownership. Alpine is a Bosnian and German delicatessen that has been owned and operated by Adnan Hatkic and his mother, Esma, for the past five years.
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Wild Birds Unlimited shop planned on Spokane's South Hill

Restaurants & Retail
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Wild Birds Unlimited, a national franchise of stores carrying bird-watching gear, is set to open a new store at 2925 E. 29th in the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, on Spokane's South Hill.
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EWU rolls out new online MBA program

Degree can be earned in as few as 11 months
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Eastern Washington University has begun offering an online Master of Business Administration program that's intended to make earning the degree easier for working professionals.
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Boise-based Fisher's Technology acquires ABC Office Equipment

Company makes first foray into Washington
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
Boise-based office equipment and information technology services provider Fisher's Technology Inc. has acquired Spokane Valley-based ABC Office Equipment Co.
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—LeAnn Bjerken

AIA promotes architects as advocates

Association leaders say profession is well suited to serve broader role
May 9, 2019
LeAnn Bjerken
When most of us think of architects, we probably think of building designers and creative types, rather than leaders in promoting beneficial social and environmental change.
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