Despite nationwide reports of more residential tenants missing payments, landlords and property managers in Spokane County say most tenants made rent in April.
The senior leadership team at Spokane-based real estate company Kiemle Hagood finds itself in a considerably more enviable position than many businesses that are suffering through, or have been claimed altogether, by the coronavirus nightmare.
Plans for two medical office buildings-one on Spokane's lower South Hill and the other in the northwest part of the city-have a combined project valuation of at least $6.5 million, according to city permit applications.
A lack of promotion of the construction industry in schools has led not only to a shortage of workers, but a dearth of women in the industry, some women in construction and trades here claim.
The commercial real estate sector is taking a hit as business shutdowns and significant cash flow declines force some companies to miss their rent payments, while some in the industry contend that businesses are choosing not to pay.
Washington state has added another tool to its roster to provide financial independence for those with disabilities and is engaged in a statewide push to increase awareness of its new ABLE program.
Spokane-area small-business owners are looking into taking advantage of aid offered to them through the CARES Act, says Sheryl McGrath, Spokane-based associate state director of the Washington Small Business Development Center.
Spokane-based Feltman Ewing PS has seen two years of steady growth following its merger and expected another year of consistent growth, but recent developments have forced the firm to scale back its year-end expectations.
The Spokane-based law firm of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC prides itself on being the small, big firm despite the fact they're looking to expand.
Though in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, senior partner Jim McPhee says the firm is busy
Many business owners are either unaware of a new state law regarding noncompete agreements or are unaware of the scope of the law that went into effect Jan. 1, says Stephen Bergman, of Cooney Law Offices PS, of Spokane.