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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its online Tariff Information and Resource Guide this week in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. The new resource includes export-related support at the local, state, and federal levels.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
Downtown Spokane Partnership has announced author and urbanist Peter Kageyama as the keynote speaker for the fourth annual State of Downtown & Awards Breakfast. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the Spokane Convention Center, will highlight the state of downtown, featuring new data and insights about the city’s urban core. The program will also include the presentation of the Legacy and Impact Awards, for people and organizations driving progress.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
Active Living Expo 2025: The Spokesman-Review's community-focused health and wellness event will feature a variety of information and local resources for all ages, including ways to improve health, finances, leisure, and more. Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Mirabeau Park Hotel and Conference Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley$8Liens and Encumbrances – The Judgement Zone: Vista Title & Escrow class will discuss how liens and encumbrances can impact a property’s sale.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Mike McLean
Mike McLean, deputy editor of the Journal of Business, has retired from a 37-year career in journalism in the Inland Northwest. McLean, 65, started out his career at a North Idaho weekly newspaper called The Priest River Times, followed by a stint at the Daily Bee in Bonner County. In 1993, he joined the Coeur d’Alene Press, starting as a beat writer in environment, natural resources, and courts and cops.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
New Hires and PromotionsSpokane’s University District Development Association has hired Jeffrey Samson as director of finance and grants administration. Samson previously served as the director of finance at Spokane nonprofit Thrive International and deputy chief of finance and administration at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Spokane-based MW Engineers has promoted Dean Algeo to electrical principal. He previously worked as an electrical associate.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Mike McLean
The founder and former CEO of Spokane pharmaceutical manufacturing startup Selkirk Pharma Inc. claims in corporate and legal filings that he was ousted from the company’s C-suite and board of directors wrongfully. The company has denied any wrongdoing. Patrick Haffey, who founded Selkirk Pharma in 2018, was its CEO until he was terminated on May 6 of last year. Haffey has filed suit in Superior Court in Spokane County alleging wrongful termination and breach of contract.
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3 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, HollisterStier Allergy, and Spokane Community College are partnering to develop a specialized training program to prepare students for careers in pharmaceutical manufacturing. A 10-week pilot program, titled Introduction to Biomanufacturing, is scheduled to begin April 21.
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3 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean
Avista Corp., of Spokane, is requesting a rate increase for electricity customers in Washington state. If approved, the monthly bill for a typical residential electricity customer would increase by $2.55 a month, to $123.41 from $120.86 monthly, starting July 1. That represents a 2.1% increase in a typical customer's bill. For Avista, the rate hike would generate an additional $15.3 million annually.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean
The Journal of Business has launched its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations—and one individual—that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation. On March 26, at a near-capacity event at the Spokane Club, the Journal announced the inaugural winners.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
Black Realty Inc. and its affiliated companies have cemented their presence in the Inland Northwest and beyond with a growing client base, increased revenue, and expansion into new markets. Spokane-based Black Realty is the umbrella company for Black Commercial Inc., which does business as NAI Black; Black Realty Management Inc.; and Black Management Services Inc. Black Realty consists of a commercial real estate brokerage division, a property management team, and a real estate development arm.
