Eastern Washington

Wilridge Winery Looks Back at 35 Years of Being Washington’s Greenest Winery and a Mover of State Wine Regulations

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Wilridge Winery , a family-owned vineyard, orchard, winery and distillery headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is marking its 35th year in business.

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  • Wilridge Winery , a family-owned vineyard, orchard, winery and distillery headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is marking its 35th year in business.
  • As the first certified organic, Biodynamic vineyard and winery in the state, Wilridge lays claim to the title of Washington’s greenest winery.
  • Founded in 1988 by former environmental lawyer Paul Beveridge, Wilridge has also contributed to changes in laws governing the sale of wine and alcoholic beverages in the State of Washington.
  • However, Washington still had “tied house” laws that prohibited manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from owning retail outlets that sold wine.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Announces Acquisition Of Community Financial Group, Inc. In Spokane, Washington

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The acquisition marks Glacier’s 25th acquisition since 2000 and its 13th announced transaction in the past 10 years.

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  • The acquisition marks Glacier’s 25th acquisition since 2000 and its 13th announced transaction in the past 10 years.
  • The Board of Directors of Glacier and CFGW unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, CFGW shareholder approval, and other customary conditions of closing.
  • Glacier was advised in the transaction by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company as financial advisor and Miller Nash LLP as legal counsel.
  • CFGW was advised by Piper Sandler Cos. as financial advisor and Otteson Shapiro LLP as legal counsel.

Aliat welcomes the newest member to our team, Roshelle Pavlin!

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Today, Aliat would like to welcome Rochelle Pavlin, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, to its new Eastern Washington team located in Richland, as the Eastern Washington HR Director.

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  • Today, Aliat would like to welcome Rochelle Pavlin, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, to its new Eastern Washington team located in Richland, as the Eastern Washington HR Director.
  • Rochelle is the first of many new team members that will be in and servicing Eastern Washington.
  • Founded in 2012, Aliat is located in Portland, OR and providing Human Resource outsourcing (HRO) nationwide.
  • Aliat and Product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Aliat in the United States and/or other countries.

Paul S. Gerding, Jr. Elected Managing Partner of Kutak Rock's Scottsdale Region

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Paul S. Gerding, Jr. has been elected managing partner of the firm's Scottsdale region—comprised of offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Spokane, Washington—effective April 1.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce that Paul S. Gerding, Jr. has been elected managing partner of the firm's Scottsdale region—comprised of offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Spokane, Washington—effective April 1.
  • Gerding comments, "during my nearly two decades at Kutak Rock, I've watched the firm's service and value proposition distinguish us in the markets we serve.
  • Mark Nethers, outgoing managing partner for the region, remarks, "I've had the pleasure of working alongside Paul since his arrival at Kutak Rock.
  • I am confident that Scottsdale and Spokane—every Kutak Rock office, for that matter—will benefit from Paul's energy, creativity and work ethic."

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Appoints Pete Rodriguez to Western District

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) General President Doug McCarron appointed Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Pete Rodriguez to become the Western District Vice President.
  • Effective immediately, EST Rodriguez will serve a dual position as EST of the SWMSRCC and WDVP of the UBCJA.
  • This announcement comes 11 months after Rodriguez was historically elected as the first Latino EST of the SWMSRCC.
  • As an affiliate of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinders of America, SWMSRCC is the largest council in the Brotherhood.

SPOKANE VIVACITY CARE CENTERS NOW PART OF KINWELL MEDICAL GROUP

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Spokane, Wash., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, all Vivacity Care Center (VCC) clinics in Spokane became part of Kinwell Medical Group, a new primary care option for Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise Health Plan of Washington members.

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  • Spokane, Wash., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, all Vivacity Care Center (VCC) clinics in Spokane became part of Kinwell Medical Group, a new primary care option for Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise Health Plan of Washington members.
  • In 2021, Premera and Kinwell announced a collaboration to improve access to primary care in Washington.
  • To bring consistency and clarity to this system, the four VCC locations in Spokane will be rebranded as Kinwell clinics.
  • The transition of the Spokane clinics continues our mission at Kinwell to address the gap in access to timely primary care throughout our communities, said Dr. Mia Wise, chief medical officer at Kinwell.

Cetera Welcomes Numerica Credit Union

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group, one of America's largest networks of financial professionals, announced today that Numerica Credit Union will convert its investment program to the Cetera Financial Institutions (CFI) community. The Washington-state based credit union currently manages $200 million and was formerly affiliated with CUSO Financial Services (CFS), a full-service broker dealer that specializes in serving credit unions. Numerica will take advantage of Cetera's investment services programs, including growth resources, tools and technology, and collaborate with Cetera senior management to better serve Numerica members.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group , one of America's largest networks of financial professionals, announced today that Numerica Credit Union will convert its investment program to the Cetera Financial Institutions (CFI) community.
  • Numerica will take advantage of Cetera's investment services programs, including growth resources, tools and technology, and collaborate with Cetera senior management to better serve Numerica members.
  • Since 1983, Cetera Financial Institutions (CFI) has set the industry standard for serving bank and credit union wealth management programs.
  • "Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC.

Automating for the Future: Custom integration leader Wipliance acquires Huppin's

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Wipliance is one of the nation's leading custom integration companies specializing in audio/video, theater, automation, lighting, and shading.

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  • Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Wipliance is one of the nation's leading custom integration companies specializing in audio/video, theater, automation, lighting, and shading.
  • Since 2006, Wipliance has been creating smart spaces in Arizona, Washington, and surrounding areas that are easy to use and enjoyable to own.
  • The industry has diverged, and we believe Wipliance is the right choice to offer these services to our community."
  • Industry memberships include the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and the Seattle Executives Association.

Bank of Idaho to Purchase Five Branches from HomeStreet Bank, Expand Service Into Eastern Washington

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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(Nasdaq: HMST) (HomeStreet), the parent company of HomeStreet Bank, today announced that HomeStreet Bank and Bank of Idaho have executed a definitive agreement under which Bank of Idaho will acquire from HomeStreet Bank an Eastern Washington branch network, including the branches lending business and employees.

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  • (Nasdaq: HMST) (HomeStreet), the parent company of HomeStreet Bank, today announced that HomeStreet Bank and Bank of Idaho have executed a definitive agreement under which Bank of Idaho will acquire from HomeStreet Bank an Eastern Washington branch network, including the branches lending business and employees.
  • Bank of Idahos roots serving communities across the western landscape make it a perfect fit in Eastern Washington, Bank of Idaho President and CEO Jeff Newgard said.
  • "We are confident that Bank of Idaho will continue to provide our Eastern Washington branch customers with the excellent service and community focus they have come to expect.
  • Teams of employees from both HomeStreet and Bank of Idaho are collaborating to ensure a seamless transition for our Eastern Washington customers and the community.

Clyde Hill Publishing Announces New Imprint Celebrating Poetry from America's Rural Places

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Pulley Press will supplement Clyde Hill Publishing's current list of nonfiction titles focused on the confluence of business, economics, technology, history and society.

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  • Pulley Press will supplement Clyde Hill Publishing's current list of nonfiction titles focused on the confluence of business, economics, technology, history and society.
  • Pulley Press aspires to open artistic dialogue between the poetry apparatus of the coasts into rural places.
  • McCue says that Pulley Press aspires to open artistic dialogue between the poetry apparatus of the coasts into rural places.
  • McCue and Clyde Hill Publishing founder Greg Shaw unearthed 19 poems from archival boxes in rural Adair County, Oklahoma.