Retail

Contract Design Associates to exceed projections

Office furniture sales are still staying strong for Spokane company

October 8, 2020

Though a good majority of customers for the office furniture supply company Contract Design Associates are uncertain about the status of future workplaces, what is for sure is that many are still buying from the retailer.

Reimagining of Division Street begins

North Spokane Corridor may reduce traffic along longtime thoroughfare

October 8, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-area transportation professionals are collaborating to re-envision what Division Street could be once the North Spokane Corridor opens. It's a vision that includes bicycles that were once banned from areas of the street safely zipping down

Wiley's Downtown Bistro owner to take over Prohibition GastroPub

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Michael Wiley, owner and head chef of Wiley's Downtown Bistro, at 115 N. Washington, will assume control over a second restaurant as the new owner of Prohibition Gastro Pub, at 1914 N. Monroe, effective Oct. 1. Husband-and-wife team John and Jill Leone

Cycle Bar fitness studio to open on South Hill

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Jenny Lee, a co-owner of the indoor cycling studio franchise, Cycle Bar, says her goal is to be open for business in late November to early December. Her Cycle Bar studio will occupy 2,150 square feet of space at 2525 E. 29th, on Spokane's South Hill.

Ethan Stowell Restaurants to open restaurant in Old City Hall

Italian restaurantÂ plannedÂ inÂ oldÂ Olive Garden spaceÂ

September 24, 2020

Natasha Nellis

In keeping with the building's history of hosting an Italian restaurant,Â the Old City Hall will be home to a Seattle-basedÂ restaurateurÂ known for his Italian cuisine.Â Ethan Stowell, CEO and founder of Ethan Stowell Restaurants,Â isÂ bringing his

Pure Wax Bar opens in Spokane Valley

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September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Nellie Allen, owner and operator of Pure Wax Bar, has opened a full-service body waxing boutique at 325 S. Sullivan, in Spokane Valley. Allen, and business associate Megan Baker, have a deceptively spacious and cool boutique equipped with six private

Q&A with Ron McIntire, of Super 1 Foods

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September 24, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Ron McIntire was 33 years old when he started his first grocery store, Ron's Thrift Store, in Hayden. He and his wife, Joanne, had just moved to the small North Idaho town, which had a population of less than 800 at the time.

Hot tub time delay: Reduced production prolongs delivery

Consumers look to buy while staying home more often

September 24, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Many trying to buy hot tubs right now aren't feeling so bubbly due to a lack of production and increased delays in build time on the part of manufacturers. Hot tub retailers say continued restrictions on the public's ability to congregate and travel

2020 Rising Stars: Kalispel Casino's Alia Russell

Education fuels casino manager's zeal for growth

September 10, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Alia Russell says she was led to her current position of casino operations manager at the Kalispel Casino, in Cusick, Washington, by her desire to be involved at the beginning of something new.

Cozza Optical to close its doors

Restaurants & Retail

September 10, 2020

Kevin Blocker

â€¢After 24 years in business, Sam and Barbara Cozza, say they're closing the doors to Cozza Optical following a liquidation of inventory and equipment. Founded in 1996, Cozza Optical has won the Washington Family Business of the Year and was a