Virginia Thomas

Wedding venues are busy with nuptials as many reschedule

Event demand returns, COVID variants still pose cancellation threats

February 24, 2022

Wedding venue managers in Spokane say a rebound in the number of bookings signals a resurgence for the industry, though many weddings scheduled for 2022 had originally been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liberty Lake-based Appleway RV acquired by Florida company

RV Retailer grows presence in Spokane, Pasco areas

February 24, 2022

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Liberty Lake-based recreational vehicle dealership Appleway RV LLC has been acquired by Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based RV Retailer LLC. Jon Ferrando, CEO and president of RV Retailer, claims in a press release that the acquisition is expected to make

Do It With Soul moves its electic store to downtown Spokane

Clothing shop offers mix of new, upcycled items

February 24, 2022

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Do It With Soul is bringing an eclectic mix of clothing and gifts to the west end of Spokane's downtown, owners Erin Corder-Brown and Emily Barbour say.

Upward and Onward: First MultiCare exec in Spokane reflects before departure

Regional CEO guided transition from CHS

February 24, 2022

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Dr. David O'Brien was largely responsible for overseeing MultiCare Health System's entrance into the Spokane market in 2017, and has remained in a leadership position here since, guiding the health care network's operations here.

Holman Gardens adapts to life during COVID era

Employees learn kitchen roles amid staffing gaps

February 10, 2022

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Holman Gardens Retirement Community has endured recent hard times through creativity and flexibility, administrator Linda Hubble says. Most recently, employees at the 96-unit facility have been cross-trained in culinary duties in order to cover staffing

New Love Coffee to serve Liberty Lake's NoLL area

CafÃ©, welcome center occupy Greenstone's newest town center

February 10, 2022

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Offering freshly roasted coffee and locally made pastries, New Love Coffee LLC hopes to foster a sense of community at its soon-to-open cafÃ© and coffee roaster in an envisioned Liberty Lake town center. New Love owner Ike Bubna, who is also commercial

Equity firm partnership becomes new X factor for Exbabylon

Partnership that comes with equity firm's investment in Exbabylon viewed as way for company to stay relevant

February 10, 2022

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Silicon Valley private equity firm Oval Partners has acquired a stake in Newport, Washington-based managed-service provider Exbabylon IT Solutions. In the transaction, which the companies characterize as a partnership, Exbabylon will have access to

Long-term care insurers return to Washington market after state delays program

Private carriers keep eye on similar programs in several other states

February 10, 2022

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A delay in launching a state-run, long-term care insurance program has brought private insurance carriers back into the Washington market. Signed into law last April, the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Act, also known as the Washington Cares

Blooms on the Blvd. opens in northwest Spokane

Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, b

January 27, 2022

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Floral shop Blooms On The Blvd. has opened at 2611 W. Northwest Boulevard, next to Harold's Sewing & Vacuum Center. Blooms On The Blvd. opened in late December, owner Sasha Downie says. The shop offers centerpieces, bouquets, wreaths, houseplants,

Freeform merges with Boise company

Business Interiors of Idaho to adopt name, branding of Spokane enterprise

January 27, 2022

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Spokane-based commercial furniture dealer and interior services company Contract Resource Group Inc., which does business as Freeform, has merged with a Boise company. Fernando Jauretche, Freeform's principal and market president for the Inland