Inland Northwest business owners say they've had mixed results after using Groupon in an attempt to bring new patrons into their business by offering discounts of 50 percent off or more for specific services or items.Several business owners who
Advanced Input Systems, the Coeur d'Alene maker of custom keypads and other input devices, says it has expanded its work force by roughly 10 percent since it enlarged its plant last year.The company expects continued growth based on current a of
Meetings & EventsWest Plains Chamber of Commerce will host a membership breakfast Thursday, July 7, from 7 to 8:30 a.m., at Eastern Washington University, 526 Fifth, Cheney. The breakfast is $15 for members and $18 for others. Lawrence Krauter, a
June 23 / Caterpillar distribution center plannedCaterpillar Logistics Services Inc., of Morton, Ill., announced that a Caterpillar Inc. parts distribution center will be constructed on the West Plains. Construction of the 500,000-square-foot and
Recreation and tourism concerns here say they're adapting to the lingering economic sluggishness by catering to locally focused vacationers in the mood for shorter holidays with activities closer to home.Samples of minivacation options include a
Hotel franchise reports 4 percent rise in bookings, more international tourists
June 16, 2011
Americans are expected to travel this summer in greater numbers compared with last yearand likely will be joined by a higher number of international travelers, top travel executives from Best Western International, AAA, and the U. S. Travel 4
Baby boomers said to be most likely to suffer from all-work, no-play lifestyle
June 16, 2011
Leisure expert Dr. E. Christine Moll says "play" is as important to a person's health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. Moll, a professional counselor and professor of counseling and human services at Canisius
TripMaker helps drivers pick best routes for rigs, suggests trip destinations
June 16, 2011
After extensive research and beta testing in the recreational-vehicle community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker RVND 5510, a navigation device designed specifically for RVers."We've listened carefully to members of the RVing community,
Downtown Spokane is becoming a weekend destination for wine lovers.In the past several years, the number of tasting rooms here has increased significantly. Now, more than half of the 17 Spokane-based wineries have a physical presence downtown in
The Providence Regional Cancer Center here has joined a long-term, international study on the early detection of lung cancer, including through the use of a procedure called autofluorescence bronchoscopy.The cancer center is a partnership of & is