Inland Northwest

COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL® AND INNOVIA FOUNDATION PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT IN WASHINGTON AND IDAHO

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Currently, over 120 small cities and towns across the country practice the Community Heart & Soul process.

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  • Currently, over 120 small cities and towns across the country practice the Community Heart & Soul process.
  • Innovia Foundation, the Inland Northwest's community foundation, identified Community Heart & Soul as a process that could leave a lasting impact on communities while capitalizing on the region's greatest opportunities.
  • Community Heart & Soul staff presented about the program and provided information on how to become a Heart & Soul community.
  • Innovia brings a strong network of philanthropic partners and experience building community leadership that will ensure success," said Mark Sherman, President of Community Heart & Soul.

URM Stores, Inc. Advances Food Traceability in the Grocery Industry, Automates FSMA 204 Compliance With ReposiTrak Solution

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.

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  • URM Stores, Inc., the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest, has advanced efforts to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak Traceability Network®.
  • “The FDA’s food traceability regulation is something we are taking very seriously,” said Julio Sandoval, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance for URM.
  • Sandoval explained that the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® could become part of the portfolio of services offered to URM member-owners.
  • This solution is easy-to-use, inexpensive, and sets us far ahead.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network is the only solution that’s scalable for the total food supply chain, without the need for new hardware, software or even labeling systems.

Kreshmore Group Advises the Rhino Tool Company on its Sale to Palindrome, LLP.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Kreshmore Group (KG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive sell-side advisor to the Rhino Tool Company (Rhino) in its acquisition by Palindrome, LLP (Palindrome).

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  • Kreshmore Group (KG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive sell-side advisor to the Rhino Tool Company (Rhino) in its acquisition by Palindrome, LLP (Palindrome).
  • About the Rhino Tool Company: Rhino is an industry leading Made-in-America manufacturer of pneumatic, hydraulic, and gas-powered tools for applications in the fencing, agricultural, construction, rental, electrical, forestry, public works, landscape, solar, and dock building industries.
  • His vision to manufacture and distribute professional grade tools, backed by superlative service, is still the foundation of today’s Rhino Tool Company.
  • “Kreshmore Group and I were honored in representing James and his company on the mandate and we wish the entire Rhino team the best.

Washington Poison Center welcomes new Community Health Educator in Eastern Washington

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Friday, August 18, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's free medical service for questions and emergencies with medications, poisons, and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Mauger, MA IE, BSW as its Eastern Washington Community Health Educator.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington's free medical service for questions and emergencies with medications, poisons, and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Mauger, MA IE, BSW as its Eastern Washington Community Health Educator.
  • In this role, Justin will support and expand awareness of the WAPC, poison prevention, and harm reduction strategies among community members and professionals in central and eastern Washington.
  • Born and raised in eastern Washington, Justin holds a BA in Social Work from Eastern Washington University and an MA in International Education at the School for International Training Graduate Institute.
  • Dedicated to promoting equity and empowering diverse communities to make informed health choices, Justin is engaged in developing outreach programs for refugees and immigrants.

Inland Northwest Center for Energy and Decarbonization - INTENT (WA, ID) wins $1 MILLION NSF Engines Development Award

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Inland Northwest Center for Energy and Decarbonization (INTENT) has been awarded $996,490 through its partner, Urbanova , from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.

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  • The Inland Northwest Center for Energy and Decarbonization (INTENT) has been awarded $996,490 through its partner, Urbanova , from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.
  • This Regional Innovation Engines Development Award is focused on accelerating the equitable decarbonization of the power grid and energy systems in the Inland Northwest region by establishing INTENT, a cross-sector public-private collaboration.
  • "These NSF Engines Development Awards lay the foundation for emerging hubs of innovation and potential future NSF Engines," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan.
  • The scope of the NSF Engines Development Award: Advancing energy and decarbonization technologies in the Inland Northwest (WA, ID) project will ultimately serve 28 Inland Northwest counties in Washington and Idaho.

Ziply® Fiber agrees to acquire Ptera, Inc.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Kirkland, Washington, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ziply® Fiber today announced an agreement to acquire Ptera, Inc, a fiber internet and fixed wireless internet provider serving four counties across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

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  • Kirkland, Washington, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ziply® Fiber today announced an agreement to acquire Ptera, Inc, a fiber internet and fixed wireless internet provider serving four counties across Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.
  • The acquisition, Ziply’s fourth since June 2022, is scheduled to close later this year, pending regulatory approvals.
  • All Ptera employees will join the Ziply Fiber team as part of the acquisition.
  • Ziply Fiber has committed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to build an advanced, 100-percent fiber network to both suburban and rural communities across the Northwest that have been underserved when it comes to internet access.

Architerra & Selkirk Construction Strategically Combining in 2023

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Architerra and Selkirk Construction have announced they will be strategically combining in 2023 to strengthen both organizations and provide more options to home buyers.

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  • COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Architerra and Selkirk Construction have announced they will be strategically combining in 2023 to strengthen both organizations and provide more options to home buyers.
  • For more information on home building and buying opportunities, please reach out: 208-216-1701 or [email protected]
    What Does This Mean for Selkirk Construction & Architerra?
  • Selkirk and Architerra have already been collaborating on several other projects, including the Parkllyn Estates .
  • Selkirk is moving from their current office location to the new combined office located at 1859 N Lakewood Dr Suite 200, Coeur d'Alene.

MultiCare Partners with IllumiCare to Offer Clinical Trials at Point-of-Care with Trials App

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IllumiCare, a pioneer in point-of-care healthcare information technology, has partnered with MultiCare Health System to allow providers to recommend clinical trials as a therapeutic option at the point-of-care using its Trials App on the Smart Ribbon®. MultiCare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with 11 hospitals in the state of Washington and has provided access to clinical trials through the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation for nearly 40 years. This is the first time the Trials App has been deployed in a clinical setting.

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  • MultiCare Health System is the first to use the app in a clinical setting, streamlining clinical trial recruitment and increasing awareness among providers, patients and clinical research teams.
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IllumiCare , a pioneer in point-of-care healthcare information technology, has partnered with MultiCare Health System to allow providers to recommend clinical trials as a therapeutic option at the point-of-care using its Trials App on the Smart Ribbon.
  • This is the first time the Trials App has been deployed in a clinical setting.
  • MultiCare has introduced the Trials App to its oncology and pediatric providers, with plans to roll it out across other specialties next.

Foster Garvey Welcomes Three Attorneys to Spokane Office, Advancing the Firm's Strategic Growth in The Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Region

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.

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  • The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.
  • "Growing our office in Spokane has been a strategic focus of the firm since our combination in 2019," said Foster Garvey's Spokane Office Managing Director Jim McNeill .
  • Ryan, Bill and Lindsay bring experience and skills perfectly complementing those of our attorneys while elevating the firm's profile in the region.
  • We are thrilled to welcome them and to continue to expand our presence in the Inland Northwest."

ParkMobile Furthers Pacific Northwest Expansion with Partnership with the City of Spokane, Washington

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., has expanded into Spokane, Washington, becoming the city's exclusive parking provider. ParkMobile has also been named the city's official Mobile Parking Payment System Integrator as selected through a competitive procurement process. Users are now able to pay for on-demand parking at 5,000 on-street spaces in Spokane.

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  • ParkMobile has also been named the city's official Mobile Parking Payment System Integrator as selected through a competitive procurement process.
  • "Now, ParkMobile is available for all city paid parking spaces, which benefits our parkers by increasing the efficiency of our program and providing a contactless experience."
  • This year, ParkMobile is prioritizing integrating mobile parking payment systems for cities like Spokane and expanding the company's availability for app users in the Pacific Northwest region.
  • About the City of Spokane:
    The City of Spokane, home to more than 220,000 people, is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest.