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Erica Bullock

Erica Bullock

Editor Erica Bullock has worked at the Journal since 2019 and covers real estate and construction. She is a craft beer enthusiast, who loves to garden and go camping with friends.

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Cyberattack threats likely to increase in new year

Focus on digital security anticipated in tech sector
December 16, 2021
Erica Bullock
Cyberattacks and data breaches likely will increase in 2022, warns Heather Stratford, CEO of Stronger International Inc. 'Cybersecurity remains one of the hottest and most important issues for any executive team to tackle in 2021, and 2022 will see
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Erica Bullock

Busy construction season projected for new year

Scarcity of some materials, workforce challenges could slow activity, observers say
December 16, 2021
Erica Bullock
The commercial construction sector had a strong start in 2021, and the 2022 construction season will bring continued growth of warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution centers, industry observers here say. Cheryl Stewart, executive director of the
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Spokane's apprentice standards to hinder contractors, some say

Issue is further complicated by slow approval process at state level, according to building group reps
December 16, 2021
Erica Bullock
New standards recently approved by the Spokane City Council meant to increase the use of apprentices will make it difficult for many contractors already dealing with labor shortages to participate in city projects, construction trade association represent
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Ida & Norma's Draperies to change hands

Window treatment company to retain name, employees
December 2, 2021
Erica Bullock
Ida & Norma's Draperies Inc., a Spokane Valley-based window treatment store, is changing ownership. Elena Graeber is acquiring the store from Steve Rile after working for Ida & Norma's for 17 years. She has been the business manager for the past 10
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Many boomers expect to carry debt into retirement, observers say

Some advisers here urge debt-relief strategies for security, peace of mind
December 2, 2021
Erica Bullock
A large share-46%-of American consumers say they expect to retire in debt, according to a recent survey by MoneyMagnify, a subsidiary of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Lending Tree, and some financial advisers here say that expectation isn't
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Oh negative! Dwindling blood supply worries INW health care providers

Prolonged shortages are a concern for providers heading into holidays
December 2, 2021
Erica Bullock
Health care facilities in Spokane and Kootenai counties are experiencing a low supply of blood products that threatens to compromise patient health, Inland Northwest providers say. Erin Baker, Spokane-based senior donor recruitment manager at Vitalant
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Erica Bullock

Federal dollars might provide big lift for Spokane projects

Nearly $8.6 billion in funds expected in state, some of which could benefit INW
December 2, 2021
Erica Bullock
Washington state could receive nearly $8.6 billion from the $1 trillion federal American Jobs Plan signed into law last month, according to preliminary estimates provided by the White House. While it's unclear how much of that money will end
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Cowles division plans apartments at old Chancery building site

Work likely to start in late 2022
December 1, 2021
Erica Bullock
Centennial Real Estate Investments, the real estate division of Cowles Co., plans to redevelop the former Chancery building, at 1023 W. Riverside, into an apartment building on the western edge of downtown.
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Idaho Forest Group apprenticeships help to expand skilled workforce

Lumber producer offers training to employees with 'aptitude to learn'
November 18, 2021
Erica Bullock
Millwrights, industrial electricians, and heavy-duty mechanics are in high demand at Idaho Forest Group's sawmills right now, says Marie Price, the lumber company's director of training and development.
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Erica Bullock

Bike Hub plans new store at site in Liberty Lake

Three businesses will occupy new building
November 18, 2021
Erica Bullock
Spokane-based retailer The Bike Hub LLC has purchased vacant land for a new retail store at 2210 N. Madson Road, in Liberty Lake, co-owner Chris Andreasen says.
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