Safeway's corporate customer service department won't say that it is true or not, but we've been told from a couple of in the know sources that a Spokane Valley Safeway store will close it's doors soon.
The store in question is the Safeway at 1441 N. Argonne Rd. just south of I-90. We're told that store's lease is up soon and they have chosen not to renew due to slowing sales. Some, if not all employees of the store will be able to take open positions at other Spokane area Safeway stores.
The Argonne Safeway closure is not a direct result of the chain's recent merger with Albertson's / Supervalu . However the Liberty Lake Safeway is involved in that sale, they will actually transfer to the Western Washington based Haggen grocery store chain. More on that here-
http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2014/12/liberty-lake-safeway-to-become-haggen.html
If my news is correct, the Argonne Rd. Safeway store will have it's last day in March.
Update Feb. 17th 2015-
The closure of the Argonne Road Safeway is now confirmed. Here is the details-
http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/02/argonne-rd-safeway-confirmed-to-be.html
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Anthropologie coming to Spokane
The mystery tenant that will replace the current Mobius Science Center space has been leaked. Today, River Park Square's 809 Lofts LLC put in for a building permit to begin tenant improvements for Anthropologie .
There are no files attached to the building permit record, and it is only pending as of my writing this, so no construction activity is expected immediately, but surely will come soon.
The space is actually across the street from River Park Square at 811 W. Main Ave. and Mobius is actually still open for business at the space. However it was confirmed earlier that they will move out in March, to temporary space on the third floor of the Downtown Public Library building.
Anthropologie is a Philadelphia based chain of women's clothing / accessory's and home goods / décor stores. They are owned by the parent company Urban Outfitters
We will continue to update this post as we get more info on this new store. For more information on the company visit -
http://anthropologie.com/
UPDATE- This new store will open Friday Sept 4th , sorry for the lack of updates till now. Here is the newest information-
http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/09/anthropologie-opens-friday-sept-4th-in.html
There are no files attached to the building permit record, and it is only pending as of my writing this, so no construction activity is expected immediately, but surely will come soon.
The space is actually across the street from River Park Square at 811 W. Main Ave. and Mobius is actually still open for business at the space. However it was confirmed earlier that they will move out in March, to temporary space on the third floor of the Downtown Public Library building.
Anthropologie is a Philadelphia based chain of women's clothing / accessory's and home goods / décor stores. They are owned by the parent company Urban Outfitters
We will continue to update this post as we get more info on this new store. For more information on the company visit -
http://anthropologie.com/
UPDATE- This new store will open Friday Sept 4th , sorry for the lack of updates till now. Here is the newest information-
http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/09/anthropologie-opens-friday-sept-4th-in.html
Thursday, January 29, 2015
North Spokane Sportsman's Warehouse opening date announced
A lot of people have been searching, and asking me what is going in behind the new Bruchi's, in the 6700 block of N. Division ( 6720 N. Division, to be exact ).
Well, in case you don't know yet. This large building is being remodeled for a new location of the Sportsman's Warehouse chain, based in Utah.
Well, in case you don't know yet. This large building is being remodeled for a new location of the Sportsman's Warehouse chain, based in Utah.
This new location marks a re-entry into the Spokane market after the chain sold area stores to Canadian based Wholesale Sports, who in turn went out of business in the local area. At one time Sportsman's Warehouse operated locations at Northtown Mall and on E. Indiana Ave in Spokane Valley.
This new North Spokane Sportsman's Warehouse will be take all of the almost 40,000 square foot building. They will also employ about 60 - 70 associates.
And, when will the new store open for business?
Turns out, this new store isn't far away from opening their doors to the public. We have found out that the store is scheduled to have a soft opening on Feb. 26th and a grand opening celebration to follow on Mar. 7th .
For those unfamiliar with Sportsman's Warehouse, here is what they can expect, provided by store manager Brian Carpenter -
" Sportsman’s Warehouse serves outdoor enthusiasts, casual users and first time participants with quality brand-name hunting, fishing, and camping merchandise within a convenient shopping environment "
For more information on Sportsman's Warehouse, check them out online at-
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Slide The City coming to Spokane this Summer
An exciting, new event is coming to the Lilac City this Summer. And while they'll only be in town for a limited amount of time, it promises to a big event.
A travelling business called Slide The City travels around the nation each year with their massive 1,000 foot long slip n' slide style ride. The ride is usually set up on public city streets with an admission charge for each slider.
This year, that company, Slide The City will be stopping here in Spokane. The local event will be on Saturday July 18th 2015 at a yet to be determined local location .
Pricing to slide on the Slide The City slide varies and starts at $15.00 for a single person , single slide. Discounts are given for a "triple slide" which gives riders three slides. A VIP slide package is also available. Customers with the VIP slide will be allowed to slide on the slide an hour before and after the slide is open.
More info on the local event, including more specific pricing can be found at-
http://www.slidethecity.com/events/spokane/
A travelling business called Slide The City travels around the nation each year with their massive 1,000 foot long slip n' slide style ride. The ride is usually set up on public city streets with an admission charge for each slider.
This year, that company, Slide The City will be stopping here in Spokane. The local event will be on Saturday July 18th 2015 at a yet to be determined local location .
Pricing to slide on the Slide The City slide varies and starts at $15.00 for a single person , single slide. Discounts are given for a "triple slide" which gives riders three slides. A VIP slide package is also available. Customers with the VIP slide will be allowed to slide on the slide an hour before and after the slide is open.
More info on the local event, including more specific pricing can be found at-
http://www.slidethecity.com/events/spokane/
Indaba Coffee to open location in Downtown Spokane
The West Central neighborhood's anchor coffee shop, Indaba Coffee, will expand there reach soon with a new second location in the heart of Downtown Spokane.
The original location, which can be found at 1425 W. Broadway will remain open. And, the new location will open in the coming weeks / months in a first floor storefront in the Bennett Block building, corner of Main and Howard . The new Downtown Indaba Coffee will take a small space in between Mizuna and the former Spokane Exercise Equipment store.
The new location will employ 5 and will feature their single origin coffees and provide a venue for barista competitions. Here is exactly what to expect from Indaba from company owner and founder Bobby Enslow-
" We will be offering several coffee options for your espresso or pour over coffee. We also have some fun surprises for those really into specialty coffee. As we continue to pioneer specialty coffee in Spokane, people can expect to find unique coffee cocktails, spectacular hospitality, and the usual amazing cup of coffee. "
For more information on Indaba Coffee find them at-
www.indabacoffee.com
Or via Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/indabacoffee
The original location, which can be found at 1425 W. Broadway will remain open. And, the new location will open in the coming weeks / months in a first floor storefront in the Bennett Block building, corner of Main and Howard . The new Downtown Indaba Coffee will take a small space in between Mizuna and the former Spokane Exercise Equipment store.
The new location will employ 5 and will feature their single origin coffees and provide a venue for barista competitions. Here is exactly what to expect from Indaba from company owner and founder Bobby Enslow-
" We will be offering several coffee options for your espresso or pour over coffee. We also have some fun surprises for those really into specialty coffee. As we continue to pioneer specialty coffee in Spokane, people can expect to find unique coffee cocktails, spectacular hospitality, and the usual amazing cup of coffee. "
For more information on Indaba Coffee find them at-
www.indabacoffee.com
Or via Facebook at-
www.facebook.com/indabacoffee
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Table 13 will be a restaurant in the Grand Hotel Spokane
Those of you following along with my blog may remember me sharing renderings of what the completed Grand Hotel Spokane ( 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. ) will look like. At, that time I also shared a rendering of a new restaurant coming to Spokane called Table 13 which I had assumed would be in the hotel.
And, I have now confirmed that, Table 13 will in fact be a new restaurant planned to open within the new hotel tower. Likely on the first floor.
There is no word on a menu or employment figures, but we can assume this will be the upscale Italian restaurant we had heard was planned to be in the hotel. This is because Table 13 is modeled after developer Walt Worthy's favorite Italian restaurant in Palm Beach,Fla.
Here are the rendering of this new restaurant-
In addition to this confirmation of Table 13 opening at the Grand Hotel Spokane. We also recently found out rooms at the new hotel are now bookable via the Marriott web site at www.marriott.com .
The Grand Hotel, along with sister hotel's The Davenport and Hotel Lusso are all part of the Marriott system but under a special branding for unique and/ or historic upscale hotels.
Room reservations on the Marriott web site is only available when booking in at least June 2015. Room prices will vary but appear to be quite comparable to other mid to upscale hotels in Spokane.
We, have also heard the Grand Hotel will also have a Starbucks Coffee location, this part however has not yet been confirmed.
And, I have now confirmed that, Table 13 will in fact be a new restaurant planned to open within the new hotel tower. Likely on the first floor.
There is no word on a menu or employment figures, but we can assume this will be the upscale Italian restaurant we had heard was planned to be in the hotel. This is because Table 13 is modeled after developer Walt Worthy's favorite Italian restaurant in Palm Beach,Fla.
Here are the rendering of this new restaurant-
In addition to this confirmation of Table 13 opening at the Grand Hotel Spokane. We also recently found out rooms at the new hotel are now bookable via the Marriott web site at www.marriott.com .
The Grand Hotel, along with sister hotel's The Davenport and Hotel Lusso are all part of the Marriott system but under a special branding for unique and/ or historic upscale hotels.
Room reservations on the Marriott web site is only available when booking in at least June 2015. Room prices will vary but appear to be quite comparable to other mid to upscale hotels in Spokane.
We, have also heard the Grand Hotel will also have a Starbucks Coffee location, this part however has not yet been confirmed.
New business openings & closings - Jan 27th 2015
Sprocket Sport
Opening late last year is Sprocket Sport, a new motocross / dirt bike / ATV dealership in North Spokane. The business is located at 1819 E. Francis Ave.
The new business includes both bike sales and service.
Eyeguys Optical
Eyeguys Optical has expanded by opening a new location over the Idaho / Washington border in Spokane Valley also late last year. They also will continue to operate the original Eyeguys location in Hayden on Cornerstone Dr. .
This new Spokane Valley Eyeguys Optical is a full optometry office with an on site doctor and frame / contact sales and service.
The clinic is headed up by Dr. Anthony Lopez.
Northtown Insurance
And, in a reverse move of Eyeguys, The Spokane based Northtown Insurance will open a new agency location soon in Hayden.
This new office will open next month at 279 W. Prairie Shopping Center in the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center.
Additionally Northtown also operates locations in North Spokane ( by Northtown Mall ) , Spokane Valley ( inside of Spokane Valley Mall ) and Lake Stevens,Wa.
Latitude Aviation
A new flight school called Latitude Aviation is now open for business at the Coeur d' Alene / Pappy Boyington Field Airport in Hayden.
Hourly rates our offered for flight instruction and the school has two planes for it's students to use. Both flight and ground school are available and the school is officially located at behind the airport gates on Miles Rd. . Because of this customers will want to contact the school directly first via this web site-
http://flylatitudeaviation.com/
Malloy Safety & Supply
Malloy, a supplier of safety products has set up shop in 5,000 square feet of space at the Spokane Business & Industrial Park's building 100. The Park is located at 3808 N. Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley.
Orthopedic Specialty Institute
The Coeur d' Alene based Lyman Knee Clinic has changed into the Orthopedic Specialty Institute and opened a new location on Spokane's Lower South Hill
The clinic which is called OSI for short officially opened in Spokane on Jan 5th and can be found at 26 E. 5th Ave by the Division / 5th Ave intersection. Also, the Coeur d' Alene clinic location is still in business at 1875 N. Lakewood Suite 200.
OSI offers specialists for knees, hand / wrist / forearm and sports medicine.
Good x Cmpny
A new street wear clothing store in now open in Downtown Spokane. The business has a unique name and great location at 920 W. 1st Ave. in the same building as The Knitting Factory concert house.
Good x Cmpny sells everything from shirts / pants, etc... to accessories like hats.
School Employees Credit Union of Washington
The Spokane branch of School Employees Credit Union of Washington will move to a space in Spokane Valley. The credit union will occupy for first and third floors of the building at 5123 E. Third Ave.
This new branch will replace their current location and will be much bigger then the current Spokane office.
Mechanic's Pride Tire & Automotive
The Downtown Spokane location of Mechanic's Pride Tire & Automotive will reopen soon in a new home.
The business is being bumped out of their current location on W. 3rd Ave. to make way for the expansion of Larry H. Miller Lexus. The business will move into what was formerly Rohrer's Select Cars at 1126 W. Second.
The new location will be bigger then the original and still keeping with all of the same services offered at the location on 3rd.
Mechanic's Pride's location in Spokane Valley remains open and operating out of the same location as before, 523 N. Pines Rd.
Opening late last year is Sprocket Sport, a new motocross / dirt bike / ATV dealership in North Spokane. The business is located at 1819 E. Francis Ave.
The new business includes both bike sales and service.
Eyeguys Optical
Eyeguys Optical has expanded by opening a new location over the Idaho / Washington border in Spokane Valley also late last year. They also will continue to operate the original Eyeguys location in Hayden on Cornerstone Dr. .
This new Spokane Valley Eyeguys Optical is a full optometry office with an on site doctor and frame / contact sales and service.
The clinic is headed up by Dr. Anthony Lopez.
Northtown Insurance
And, in a reverse move of Eyeguys, The Spokane based Northtown Insurance will open a new agency location soon in Hayden.
This new office will open next month at 279 W. Prairie Shopping Center in the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center.
Additionally Northtown also operates locations in North Spokane ( by Northtown Mall ) , Spokane Valley ( inside of Spokane Valley Mall ) and Lake Stevens,Wa.
Latitude Aviation
A new flight school called Latitude Aviation is now open for business at the Coeur d' Alene / Pappy Boyington Field Airport in Hayden.
Hourly rates our offered for flight instruction and the school has two planes for it's students to use. Both flight and ground school are available and the school is officially located at behind the airport gates on Miles Rd. . Because of this customers will want to contact the school directly first via this web site-
http://flylatitudeaviation.com/
Malloy Safety & Supply
Malloy, a supplier of safety products has set up shop in 5,000 square feet of space at the Spokane Business & Industrial Park's building 100. The Park is located at 3808 N. Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley.
Orthopedic Specialty Institute
The Coeur d' Alene based Lyman Knee Clinic has changed into the Orthopedic Specialty Institute and opened a new location on Spokane's Lower South Hill
The clinic which is called OSI for short officially opened in Spokane on Jan 5th and can be found at 26 E. 5th Ave by the Division / 5th Ave intersection. Also, the Coeur d' Alene clinic location is still in business at 1875 N. Lakewood Suite 200.
OSI offers specialists for knees, hand / wrist / forearm and sports medicine.
Good x Cmpny
A new street wear clothing store in now open in Downtown Spokane. The business has a unique name and great location at 920 W. 1st Ave. in the same building as The Knitting Factory concert house.
Good x Cmpny sells everything from shirts / pants, etc... to accessories like hats.
School Employees Credit Union of Washington
The Spokane branch of School Employees Credit Union of Washington will move to a space in Spokane Valley. The credit union will occupy for first and third floors of the building at 5123 E. Third Ave.
This new branch will replace their current location and will be much bigger then the current Spokane office.
Mechanic's Pride Tire & Automotive
The Downtown Spokane location of Mechanic's Pride Tire & Automotive will reopen soon in a new home.
The business is being bumped out of their current location on W. 3rd Ave. to make way for the expansion of Larry H. Miller Lexus. The business will move into what was formerly Rohrer's Select Cars at 1126 W. Second.
The new location will be bigger then the original and still keeping with all of the same services offered at the location on 3rd.
Mechanic's Pride's location in Spokane Valley remains open and operating out of the same location as before, 523 N. Pines Rd.
Monday, January 26, 2015
New restaurant openings & closings- Jan 26th 2015
R.I.P Chad "cheddar" Rattray . Chad was the owner and operator of the popular, long running hot dog cart out front of the Bank of America building Downtown. In case you missed the media coverage, he unfortunately passed away last week of the flu.
His cart will surely be missed by all Downtown workers / visitors and myself. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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The Wake-Up Call
Among my favorite coffee shops in the Inland Northwest is The Wake Up Call, with a small group of locations around Spokane Valley. Now the small chain coming in closer to Downtown with last week's opening of their newest location.
The new Wake Up Call can be found at the corner of 5th and Freya ( 3526 E. 5th Ave. ) . This is nearby the Thor Ave. Fred Meyer store.
Common Crumb Artisan Bakery
A new bakery from the same ownership / chef of Sante will open for business sometime this week. The bakery is called Common Crumb Artisan Bakery and will be at 19 W. Main in Downtown Spokane's new Saranac Commons building.
We hope to have more on Common Crumb soon. Also, a grand opening is planned, probably in March or April once the other Saranac Commons businesses come on line.
Maracas Mexican Grill
With early excellent reviews coming in, it's hard to ignore one of the newest Mexican restaurants in Spokane.
Maracas Mexican Grill opened late last year in a former Asian restaurant space on the South Hill. Maracas can be found at 2910 E. 57th Ave. Suite 4 and is locally owned and operated with beer / wine and a full bar available.
Stop n' Go Drive In
Billed as a family drive in , Stop n' Go Drive In has gone out of business. The local fast food restaurant at one time had a location in North Spokane and Spokane Valley.
The last location, which was at 6325 N. Wall in North Spokane is now closed.
Tamarack Public House
While it opened later then everyone expected, Tamarack Public House is now open in Downtown Spokane.
Tamarack Public House is pub with a full, and exciting food menu. They can be found by the Bing Crosby Theater at 912 W. Sprague Ave.
Latah Creek Winery
The established, Spokane Valley based Latah Creek Winery has opened a new wine tasting room in Downtown Spokane, adding to the up and coming Downtown wine scene ( Spokane Cork District ).
The new Latah Creek Winery tasting room is located in the same space as Bozzi Gallery, a art gallery on the second floor of the Old City Hall building at 221 N. Wall.
This is note worthy to local wine lovers as Arbor Crest Winery recently left River Park Square and this new wine tasting room is actually accessible from River Park Square via the hallway in between Macy's and Smart Smoke.
Coeur d' Alene's newest food truck almost pod
With only two food trucks it's far from a full fledged food truck pod, but in a city that has only a few food trucks it is worth mention of the new guys on N. Government Way.
They are both on a lot on the western side of the 3000 block of N. Government immediately next to the Kisses Espresso drive though. These new food trucks are...
Dj's Adventures in Deliciousness - a burger truck, that also features mac n' cheese bacon balls.
Drummin Up BBQ - a BBQ food truck.
Also...
We think we have confirmed one of Spokane's biggest restaurant rumors. But don't yet have the details, keep watching as exciting news is coming soon
His cart will surely be missed by all Downtown workers / visitors and myself. My thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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The Wake-Up Call
Among my favorite coffee shops in the Inland Northwest is The Wake Up Call, with a small group of locations around Spokane Valley. Now the small chain coming in closer to Downtown with last week's opening of their newest location.
The new Wake Up Call can be found at the corner of 5th and Freya ( 3526 E. 5th Ave. ) . This is nearby the Thor Ave. Fred Meyer store.
Common Crumb Artisan Bakery
A new bakery from the same ownership / chef of Sante will open for business sometime this week. The bakery is called Common Crumb Artisan Bakery and will be at 19 W. Main in Downtown Spokane's new Saranac Commons building.
We hope to have more on Common Crumb soon. Also, a grand opening is planned, probably in March or April once the other Saranac Commons businesses come on line.
Maracas Mexican Grill
With early excellent reviews coming in, it's hard to ignore one of the newest Mexican restaurants in Spokane.
Maracas Mexican Grill opened late last year in a former Asian restaurant space on the South Hill. Maracas can be found at 2910 E. 57th Ave. Suite 4 and is locally owned and operated with beer / wine and a full bar available.
Stop n' Go Drive In
Billed as a family drive in , Stop n' Go Drive In has gone out of business. The local fast food restaurant at one time had a location in North Spokane and Spokane Valley.
The last location, which was at 6325 N. Wall in North Spokane is now closed.
Tamarack Public House
While it opened later then everyone expected, Tamarack Public House is now open in Downtown Spokane.
Tamarack Public House is pub with a full, and exciting food menu. They can be found by the Bing Crosby Theater at 912 W. Sprague Ave.
Latah Creek Winery
The established, Spokane Valley based Latah Creek Winery has opened a new wine tasting room in Downtown Spokane, adding to the up and coming Downtown wine scene ( Spokane Cork District ).
The new Latah Creek Winery tasting room is located in the same space as Bozzi Gallery, a art gallery on the second floor of the Old City Hall building at 221 N. Wall.
This is note worthy to local wine lovers as Arbor Crest Winery recently left River Park Square and this new wine tasting room is actually accessible from River Park Square via the hallway in between Macy's and Smart Smoke.
Coeur d' Alene's newest food truck almost pod
With only two food trucks it's far from a full fledged food truck pod, but in a city that has only a few food trucks it is worth mention of the new guys on N. Government Way.
They are both on a lot on the western side of the 3000 block of N. Government immediately next to the Kisses Espresso drive though. These new food trucks are...
Dj's Adventures in Deliciousness - a burger truck, that also features mac n' cheese bacon balls.
Drummin Up BBQ - a BBQ food truck.
Also...
We think we have confirmed one of Spokane's biggest restaurant rumors. But don't yet have the details, keep watching as exciting news is coming soon
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Telect bringing manufacturing operations to Liberty Lake + New life at the Liberty Lake Business Park
Telect,Inc. has been a part of the Spokane area business community for many years. The company's corporate headquarters has remained in Liberty Lake, even after the manufacturing side of the company moved outside of Eastern Washington a few years back. But that is now changing...
Telect, which is a manufacturer of fiber optic and communication equipment that had plants in Mexico and Plano,Texas , recently announced it's intention to close the Texas plant. With the plant closure they will move a portion of it's work here to a new facility in Liberty Lake.
The new Liberty Lake Telect plant will have fewer employees then the Plano plant had, but still will create a lot of new local jobs. The new Liberty Lake Telect plant will employ about 60 in the plant alone to start, and will include space for new HQ offices allowing both office and manufacturing staff to all be under the same roof once again. The company will leave their current office building on Knox Ave. in Liberty Lake in Feb. / March .
The new operations will be in a currently vacant space at the Liberty Lake Business Park at 22425 E. Appleway. This is the large complex of white buildings near the corner of Appleway and Liberty Lake Road, just off of I-90. There is also speculation that Telect's move into the park may bring new life to that site which has struggled in recent years.
Currently, there are no businesses at the park, although Vivint did operate a call center in the park for about a year before closing and leaving the local area altogether. Telect will take about 60,000 square feet there, with a rumored new call center to also be close to leasing space there as well. If the new call center does happen, then the complexes restaurant space may also be re-filled. That space was last used when Safeco Insurance was at the building, but with Safeco's relocation to the Meadowwood complex, the restaurant moved also, and is now in business at Meadowwood as Eat Good.
Telect has already started the process of moving into the Liberty Lake Business Park space will operations expected to be fully geared up sometime this spring.
For more information on Telect,Inc. , including job information visit-
www.telect.com
Telect, which is a manufacturer of fiber optic and communication equipment that had plants in Mexico and Plano,Texas , recently announced it's intention to close the Texas plant. With the plant closure they will move a portion of it's work here to a new facility in Liberty Lake.
The new Liberty Lake Telect plant will have fewer employees then the Plano plant had, but still will create a lot of new local jobs. The new Liberty Lake Telect plant will employ about 60 in the plant alone to start, and will include space for new HQ offices allowing both office and manufacturing staff to all be under the same roof once again. The company will leave their current office building on Knox Ave. in Liberty Lake in Feb. / March .
The new operations will be in a currently vacant space at the Liberty Lake Business Park at 22425 E. Appleway. This is the large complex of white buildings near the corner of Appleway and Liberty Lake Road, just off of I-90. There is also speculation that Telect's move into the park may bring new life to that site which has struggled in recent years.
Currently, there are no businesses at the park, although Vivint did operate a call center in the park for about a year before closing and leaving the local area altogether. Telect will take about 60,000 square feet there, with a rumored new call center to also be close to leasing space there as well. If the new call center does happen, then the complexes restaurant space may also be re-filled. That space was last used when Safeco Insurance was at the building, but with Safeco's relocation to the Meadowwood complex, the restaurant moved also, and is now in business at Meadowwood as Eat Good.
Telect has already started the process of moving into the Liberty Lake Business Park space will operations expected to be fully geared up sometime this spring.
For more information on Telect,Inc. , including job information visit-
www.telect.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Will 2015 be the year of change for River Park Square?
Right now, it's early into 2015 but already it's looking like this may be a year for major changes at River Park Square in Downtown Spokane. The news is still developing but here are some of what we know...
New stores and restaurants
River Park Square already has some business changes happening. Whiz Kids, a education toy / gift shop, which had been on the third floor has now moved to a new, newly remodeled and bigger space on the second floor by the entry to Nordstrom.
Also, Arbor Crest Winery has closed down their third floor tasting room and will be replaced soon, along with the former Pizza Oven space next door. The new business there will be Hole Shot, a new locally owned and operated pizza restaurant and The First Turn, a wine / beer bar, which will also be locally owned and operated. ( More info- http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/01/holeshot-pizza-first-turn-bar-coming.html )
Additionally the mall has other retail vacancies which will likely not stay empty for too long after the weather starts to warm back up.
Wall Street to be vacated for a new retail tenant?
This is not set in stone and is currently up for discussion by Spokane City Council. A mystery national retailer is said to be interested in opening on the east side of River Park Square. But as a stipulation of their opening they would need to take about 17 feet of right away on N. Wall St.
This is controversial because Spokane Transit has been in discussion also of using that same right of way for a central city transit line.
As of today no decision has been made. And it is assumed this new business would take over the neighboring former T-Mobile space and maybe even the former art/ gift business space that is on the second floor over top of the former T-Mobile.
If anyone has tips on who this mystery national retailer may be, please e-mail INBW HQ at inlandbusiness@yahoo.com . You can remain anonymous .
The big news - Mobius Science Center moving out, another mystery retailer involved
To our knowledge the Mobius Children's Museum in River Park Square basement will stay and remain in business. But the Mobius Science Center, technically across the street at 809 W. Main, but still on River Park Square's property will be moving out.
This is due River Park Square's management supposedly having a new national tenant wanting to locate in the same, prime Downtown space. Again, River Park Square will not say who this business is. However, early speculation is Whole Foods, but that is only speculation and may or may not be correct. If anyone would like to give an anonymous tip contact me at inlandbusiness@yahoo.com .
And rest assured, Mobius Science Center is not closing. Mobius will move to a small temporary space in the Downtown Public Library building. Very close by River Park Square. This move is only temporary as Mobius will soon move into the Post St. Substation building, which is being donated to Mobius by Avista.
But, because of Avista's non public uses of the historic landmark building, extensive remodeling must be done before Mobius can move in. Currently Mobius is thought to be moving in there around the end of 2015. Mobius will at first use only first floor there, with all floors being available to them in the months after then initially occupancy.
Big ideas from Spokane area bloggers...
It's not an official plan, more just one local man's idea. But the blogger behind The #Spokanerising Project ( https://spokanerising.wordpress.com/ ) came up recently with an idea to turn Main Ave. by River Park Square into a car less pedestrian mall.
Take a look at this idea at-
https://spokanerising.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/idea-24-convert-main-avenue-to-a-pedestrian-mall/
No matter how much of this actually happens, it seems somethings will be changing at the popular Downtown shopping center. For more information on River Park Square, check them out at-
www.riverparksquare.com
Or, via Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/RiverParkSquare
New stores and restaurants
River Park Square already has some business changes happening. Whiz Kids, a education toy / gift shop, which had been on the third floor has now moved to a new, newly remodeled and bigger space on the second floor by the entry to Nordstrom.
Also, Arbor Crest Winery has closed down their third floor tasting room and will be replaced soon, along with the former Pizza Oven space next door. The new business there will be Hole Shot, a new locally owned and operated pizza restaurant and The First Turn, a wine / beer bar, which will also be locally owned and operated. ( More info- http://www.inlandnwbusiness.com/2015/01/holeshot-pizza-first-turn-bar-coming.html )
Additionally the mall has other retail vacancies which will likely not stay empty for too long after the weather starts to warm back up.
Wall Street to be vacated for a new retail tenant?
This is not set in stone and is currently up for discussion by Spokane City Council. A mystery national retailer is said to be interested in opening on the east side of River Park Square. But as a stipulation of their opening they would need to take about 17 feet of right away on N. Wall St.
This is controversial because Spokane Transit has been in discussion also of using that same right of way for a central city transit line.
As of today no decision has been made. And it is assumed this new business would take over the neighboring former T-Mobile space and maybe even the former art/ gift business space that is on the second floor over top of the former T-Mobile.
If anyone has tips on who this mystery national retailer may be, please e-mail INBW HQ at inlandbusiness@yahoo.com . You can remain anonymous .
The big news - Mobius Science Center moving out, another mystery retailer involved
To our knowledge the Mobius Children's Museum in River Park Square basement will stay and remain in business. But the Mobius Science Center, technically across the street at 809 W. Main, but still on River Park Square's property will be moving out.
This is due River Park Square's management supposedly having a new national tenant wanting to locate in the same, prime Downtown space. Again, River Park Square will not say who this business is. However, early speculation is Whole Foods, but that is only speculation and may or may not be correct. If anyone would like to give an anonymous tip contact me at inlandbusiness@yahoo.com .
And rest assured, Mobius Science Center is not closing. Mobius will move to a small temporary space in the Downtown Public Library building. Very close by River Park Square. This move is only temporary as Mobius will soon move into the Post St. Substation building, which is being donated to Mobius by Avista.
But, because of Avista's non public uses of the historic landmark building, extensive remodeling must be done before Mobius can move in. Currently Mobius is thought to be moving in there around the end of 2015. Mobius will at first use only first floor there, with all floors being available to them in the months after then initially occupancy.
Big ideas from Spokane area bloggers...
It's not an official plan, more just one local man's idea. But the blogger behind The #Spokanerising Project ( https://spokanerising.wordpress.com/ ) came up recently with an idea to turn Main Ave. by River Park Square into a car less pedestrian mall.
Take a look at this idea at-
https://spokanerising.wordpress.com/2015/01/21/idea-24-convert-main-avenue-to-a-pedestrian-mall/
No matter how much of this actually happens, it seems somethings will be changing at the popular Downtown shopping center. For more information on River Park Square, check them out at-
www.riverparksquare.com
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