Mike McLean

Vandervert Construction cites growth, expanding markets

Total active project values surpass $60 million mark

October 6, 2016

Vandervert Construction Inc., of Spokane, is seeing strong growth in contract revenue this year inside and outside of the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, says Andrea Frye, a spokeswoman for the company. Active construction projects include four hotels outs

Wireless chain to open store in Cd'A

Cellular Sales to debut first outlet in Idaho this month

October 6, 2016

Mike McLean

Cellular Sales, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based Verizon Wireless telecommunications dealer, plans to open soon a 2,100-square-foot retail store at the northwest corner of Appleway Avenue and Fourth Street, in north-central Coeur d'Alene. Cellular Sales repres

MetroPCS grows market presence in Spokane area

Prepaid wireless service looks for more retail sites

October 6, 2016

Mike McLean

AllianceTel Washington LLC, a MetroPCS cell phone service dealer with principals based in Texas and California, is expanding in the Spokane market with two recent retail-space leases here, says Colin Conway, a commercial real estate broker with Spokane-ba

Multifamily-housing construction momentum mounts

$120 million in apartments in early development stages

October 6, 2016

Mike McLean

Spokane-area apartment construction is gaining momentum this year with a recent surge of projects totaling more than 850 living units with a combined valued of nearly $120 million in the planning or early construction phases. That doesn't include hundr

Spokane Home Builders Association's fall festival to showcase 32 homes

Scattered-site show attracts 20 contractors

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

The Spokane Home Builders Association will hold its 12th annual Fall Festival of Homes during the next two weekends. This year's festival will feature 32 homes constructed by 20 builders, says Nichole Kerns, a spokeswoman for the association. Hours fo

Popeyes restaurant chain to erect North Side outlet

Eatery selects site near Sportsman's Warehouse

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the Dunwoody, Ga.-based fast-food restaurant chain, plans to enter the Spokane market with an outlet on Spokane's North Side, says a real estate broker handling the land lease at the future restaurant site. The broker, Chris

Boutique law firm thrives on high-profile cases

Dunn & Black said sized for highest performance

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

Bob Dunn and John Black, founding members of boutique Spokane law firm Dunn & Black PS, claim the firm is just the right size to take on high-profile cases and match up against larger firms. They started the firm in 1991, having left large Spokane law fi

Valley assisted-living facility 'celebrates' activities

Program aims to enhance cognitive, physical abilities

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

Sullivan Park Assisted Living Community, in Spokane Valley, recently launched a health and wellness program called Celebrations, which managers there say is helping aging adults optimize their mental cognition and physical strength. Most residents at the

Umpqua Bank to move its downtown branch

Remodel is underway in nearby Crescent Building

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

Portland-based Umpqua Bank plans to move its downtown Spokane branch to a main-floor storefront in the nearby Crescent Building, at 707 W. Main, according to building permit information on file with the city of Spokane. An Umpqua spokeswoman confirmed th

Fred Meyer tests new retail strategy at Spokane-Cd'A stores

Company puts $22 million into its four area stores

September 22, 2016

Mike McLean

Fred Meyer Stores Inc. is investing $22 million to convert its four Spokane-Coeurd'Alene area stores into a new nationwide model for its parent company, Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., and Kroger's family of superstore brands. The biggest changes will b