Despite difficulty finding qualified workers, the construction industry here will continue its overall strong economic momentum into 2018, say some industry professionals.
James T. 'Tim†Welsh, CEO of Spokane-based contractor Garco Construction Inc
Despite the ongoing prospect of changes to the Affordable Care Act, health care administrators in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene continue to drive operations in growth mode.
Providence Health Care, the Inland Northwest's largest provider network, has tr
Cheryl Kilday, president and CEO of Visit Spokane, says the tourism-promotion organization is expecting modest growth in tourism here in 2018.
'We've got a good number of convention groups coming in,†Kilday says. 'Since the expansion of the Sp
Bank, credit union, and investment market executives here remain mostly bullish about the coming year, despite possibly growth-dampening effects of anticipated Federal Reserve rate hikes and potential impacts of tax reform.
Earlier this month, the Fede
Sam Wolkenhauer, Post Falls-based regional labor economist with the Idaho Department of Labor, expects Kootenai County's economic growth will slow slightly in 2018.
'But that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the economy,†Wolkenhauer sa
Employers are expected to add about 5,000 jobs countywide in 2018, which would be similar to this year's expansion pace, says Doug Tweedy, the Spokane-based regional economist for the Washington state Employment Security Department.
At that clip, total
Employers in Spokane County are projected to add jobs in 2018 at about the same pace they did this year. Meantime, business leaders in some sectors expect to build on this year's momentum, while others are planning for activity to level off or slow.
NID LLC, an affiliate of North Idaho Dermatology PA, is building a $6 million, four-story structure at 2199 N. Merritt Creek Loop in Coeur d'Alene.
The three-story, 27,400-square-foot building will be situated above a 9,400-square-foot parking level sa
The Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County announced it will grant $380,000 next year to five community recipients of its annual Access to Care grant competition.
The organizations that were selected provide health services and increased
Jennifer Perkins was overwhelmed.
Her husband, David, had suffered a stroke and been diagnosed with dementia. Countless doctor appointments and medical tests stretched out before them, but Perkins had her own health issues, and she didn't drive.
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