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New colleagues step into deanships together at WSU

Meantime, Health Sciences grabs record grants in '20
October 22, 2020
Kevin Blocker
After spending more than the past two decades with their previous employers, Mary Koithan and Mark Leid each saw an ideal opportunity when they accepted their positions as deans at Washington State University's Health Sciences Spokane campus.
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Legacy Group real estate brokerage completes remodel

Acquired structure built in the 1950s
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
The commercial and residential real estate company Legacy Group Network now is fully situated in its new home along the 200 block of West Indiana Avenue, north of downtown Spokane.
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Arterial alternative proposed in Airway Heights

Traffic relief could spur even more growth, say West Plains proponents
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
While U.S. 2 has long served as the main arterial in and out of Airway Heights, city planners say they're working on a $20 million plan to alleviate congestion on that busy roadway.
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Restaurateurs open izzy's Comfort Kitchen in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Izzy's Comfort Kitchen owners Jason Keene and his wife, Reannan, think they're on to something just three weeks after opening their restaurant in Coeur d'Alene.
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Vehrs Distributing acquired by California contemporary

Spokane beverage company to keep name, workforce
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Santa Rosa, California-based Epic Wines & Spirits has agreed to acquire Spokane-based Vehrs Distributing Inc. for an undisclosed amount, according to Vehrs president and CEO Jonathan Ferraiuolo.
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Northwest Specialty Hospital, Idaho Falls group form alliance

Three-year-old agreement with MultiCare terminated
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Northwest Specialty Hospital, of Post Falls, and Mountain View Hospital, of Idaho Falls, say they've established a new ownership structure that will allow Northwest Specialty to remain physician owned and operated.
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Kevin Blocker

Hank's Hatchets joins growing throwing trend in Spokane

Restaurants & Retail
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Based in Whitefish, Montana, Hank's Hatchets Axe Throwing debuted its indoor axe-throwing range in mid-September at 3904 N. Division.
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$4.6 million extension to reshape Airport Drive

Street reconfiguration meant to eliminate awkward roadways
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Construction crews recently started work on a new road project at Spokane International Airport that is designed to improve incoming traffic to the airport's terminal complex.
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Contract Design Associates to exceed projections

Office furniture sales are still staying strong for Spokane company
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Though a good majority of customers for the office furniture supply company Contract Design Associates are uncertain about the status of future workplaces, what is for sure is that many are still buying from the retailer.
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INW employers try to keep workers fresh in pandemic era

Surveys show creativity during uncertainty
October 8, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Alliance Data Systems Corp., of Coeur d' Alene, has created virtual contests and games to keep their employees engaged. In Liberty Lake, Insight Enterprises Inc. has provided financial assistance through its foundation for employees whose spouses
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