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Health care industry starts to rebound from COVID-19

Industry experiencing some recovery in '21
June 17, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Despite being caught directly in the crosshairs of a global pandemic, local health care officials report the industry is on the financial mend a little more than a year beyond the arrival of COVID-19.
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Chaos Arcade opens on Spokane's North Side

Restaurants & Retail
June 17, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Beverly Lee admits she's built a business that she's designed for self-preservation. Lee recently debuted Chaos Arcade, a video and virtual gaming arcade in a spacious 13,000-square-foot suite located at 1020 W. Francis, at the northwest corner
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Inland Northwest banks, credit unions keep branching out

Despite rise in electronic transactions, financial institutions invest in brick-and-mortar locations
June 17, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Last month, Richland, Washington-based Gesa Credit Union opened a new branch in Spokane Valley located at 13506 E. 32nd. Meanwhile, Numerica Credit Union of Spokane Valley is about two months into a complete overhaul of a branch located at 303 E. Lyons
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Stay Alfred founder forms new venture

A year after shuttering vacation-rental startup, Jordan Allen launches Ruumr
June 17, 2021
Mike McLean and Kevin Blocker
Jordan Allen, founder and CEO of the now-defunct vacation rental company Stay Alfred, is starting the next act of his entrepreneurial career with the launch of Ruumr Inc., an online residential real estate bidding service.
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Whitworth network looks to develop mentors

In-person, virtual events fill gap in alumni relations
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Recognizing a gap in its alumnae network, officials at Whitworth University say the formation of Women's Leadership Network two years ago has helped fill that space and then some.
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Boat, RV storage complex proposed on West Plains

Owner bought 4.5-acre parcel for first venture in August of last year
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
A Spokane man has filed a State Environmental Policy Act application with the city of Airway Heights to develop a 4.5-acre parcel for what he hopes eventually will accommodate 115 enclosed storage units for boats and recreational vehicles.
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Mt. Spokane Pediatrics to build new structure

Project's costs have risen with the prices of materials
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
After growing to nearly four dozen employees since debuting Mt. Spokane Pediatrics in 2015, Dr. Jeffrey Schilt and his wife, Danae, say it's time for larger digs.
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Ethan Stowell Restaurants opens Bosco Pasta & Panini in Spokane

Restaurants & Retail
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Ethan Stowell Restaurants, which recently debuted Tavolàta restaurant in the Old City Hall building, at 221 N. Wall, in downtown Spokane, has unveiled another offering for Spokane – Bosco Pasta & Panini.
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Corner Booth Media relocates to South Hill

Digital video ad agency moves from downtown
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Corner Booth Media Inc. has bought a building at 1328 S. Southeast Blvd., on Spokane's South Hill, and relocated to the new space, says company owner and creative services director Frank Swoboda.
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Gold Reserve cuts executives' pay for $1 million-plus savings

Cost cuts to be spread over three-year period
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
The president of Gold Reserve Inc. and two other executives have taken voluntary salary cuts even though the company is debt free and has $60 million in working capital.
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