Spokane Journal of Business

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High-rise construction imminent in Coeur d’Alene

Construction is scheduled to begin April 3 on a $45 million high-rise condominium project in downtown Coeur d’Alene to be named the Thomas George, says Hayden Anderl, the sales agent for the project. Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, will be the...

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I-90 interchange replacement is underway in Post Falls

The Idaho Transportation Department has launched its first full season of construction on a four-year, $78 million project at the Interstate 90-state Route 41 interchange in Post Falls. Bridge construction will be the main focus of the project this ...

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Ellie Mental Health franchise launches in Cd’A

Franchisees Jamie and Melissa Major have brought Ellie Mental Health to Coeur d’Alene. The new mental health outpatient clinic, Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho, is one of more than 300 franchises the St. Paul, Minnesota-based franchising company...

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Journal selects its 2023 Icons winners

Seven professionals from the real estate, education, and professional fields will be honored in the Journal’s class of 2023 Icons. This year’s Icons are: • Cher and Jim Desautel, founders of what’s now the DH public relations firm. ...

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Cancer Care Fund’s fundraising goes into full swing

At 8 years old, Mason Diamond, of Spokane, was like a lot of kids. The active youngster loved playing sports, hanging out with friends, and spending time with his doting parents and carefree siblings. But Mason’s world took a daunting turn on Sept. 3...

Tractor Beverage launches sustainability tracker

Tractor Beverages Inc., a Hayden-based soft drink maker, has launched an Organic Impact Tracker, which is intended to quantify benefits of sourcing organic ingredients. The tracker was launched the first week of March and is already being used by two ...

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House of Brunch to open in downtown core

An all-day brunch spot is set to open next month in downtown Spokane. The House of Brunch LLC is scheduled to debut its restaurant in the former Sushi Sakai space at 818 W. Riverside on Thursday, March 2. Jackson Connery, House of Brunch co-owner ...

Patent claims against Continuous Composites denied

Six petitions seeking to invalidate patent claims of Coeur d’Alene-based additive manufacturer Continuous Composites Inc. have been denied, and a seventh is set to be reviewed in November. That yet-to-be-resolved issue will occur ahead of a trial ...

Guest Commentary: Minimum wage hikes harm some employees

Raising the minimum wage is one of the many policy ideas peppered with tradeoffs, but one of the few that has such a direct impact on businesses and employees alike. Lawmakers in Idaho and Montana have introduced legislation intended to raise the ...

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Inland Northwest bankruptcy filings trend downward—for now

Bankruptcy filings in 2022 continued the downward trend of the past several years in Eastern Washington, but bankruptcy attorneys here say filings are likely to climb this year. In 2022, 436 bankruptcy cases were filed in Spokane County, according to d...

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