Once of the largest Industrial vacancies in the Inland Northwest has been filled , and the company coming for the space will create upwards 120 jobs with higher then average pay.
The company is Orgill, Inc. who announced last week they are going thru with a sale to purchase all of the former Kimball Office factory on W. Seltice Way in Post Falls . Orgill plans to close on the building's sale soon and start remodeling the facility as soon as September. If all goes as planned Orgill could be operating from the former Kimball facility by March 2017. Also, noteworthy is that Orgill, Inc. will use the entire 500,000 +/- square foot building, unlike a prior sale to an un-named company that fell thru and would have only used a portion of the building.
Orgill will convert the building into it's 7th distribution center, and will serve their customers in Idaho, Montana , Washington , Oregon, Alaska , British Columbia and Alberta from the new Post Falls distribution center. Orgill, Inc. is an independent hardlines distributor that bills itself as the world's largest . The company offers it's customers over 75,000 product offerings and sells mostly to independent hardware and home improvement stores.
The jobs this new distribution center will create is also a big part of the news. This is because the center will employ somewhere around 120 with good pay. Most of the jobs will be order picking floor positions that start at around $16 per hour, some truck driving and administration jobs will also be available with even higher starting pay rates.
For more information on Orgill, Inc. , visit their website at-
http://www.orgill.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
A few more businesses coming to the former North Idaho Outlets shopping center
As you may recall I recently shared the news that some new businesses we're starting to open / construct new stores in the north building of the former North Idaho Outlets complex in Post Falls. Well, it looks like Nils Rosdahl the writer of the Coeur d' Alene Press' Business Bits column did a little more digging ( and likely actually got a response back from the new owner, Tedder Properties ) . He shared a few more businesses we'll likely see opening for business soon in the once almost completely abandoned shopping center. So, with this new info here is the updated list of all who is planning to open there-
Ace Industrial Supply
SNR Costume Rental
My Big Fat Greek Deli
Black Ops Self Defense
59 Escape Adventures
Also, a comic book store and coffee shop with no name announced are also in the works for spaces in the center. These new businesses will join 2 retailers that are left over from the original Outlet Mall ( named Post Falls Factory Outlets when it opened in the early 1990's ) .Those two businesses are L'eggs / Hanes / Bali Outlet and Oriental Gifts & Food .
The new owner has some space in use also for what appear to be temporary offices. One space is also occupied by a leasing office for businesses looking to lease spaces at the shopping center. The north building only is being renovated and re-opened for new businesses, the entire south side will be used as a manufacturing facility and corporate HQ for Tedder Industries, a company that produces a couple of brands of holsters. Tedder is the parent company of the Outlet Mall complexes new owner Tedder Properties.
We will continue to keep an eye out for more new business openings here in the coming months....
Ace Industrial Supply
SNR Costume Rental
My Big Fat Greek Deli
Black Ops Self Defense
59 Escape Adventures
Also, a comic book store and coffee shop with no name announced are also in the works for spaces in the center. These new businesses will join 2 retailers that are left over from the original Outlet Mall ( named Post Falls Factory Outlets when it opened in the early 1990's ) .Those two businesses are L'eggs / Hanes / Bali Outlet and Oriental Gifts & Food .
The new owner has some space in use also for what appear to be temporary offices. One space is also occupied by a leasing office for businesses looking to lease spaces at the shopping center. The north building only is being renovated and re-opened for new businesses, the entire south side will be used as a manufacturing facility and corporate HQ for Tedder Industries, a company that produces a couple of brands of holsters. Tedder is the parent company of the Outlet Mall complexes new owner Tedder Properties.
We will continue to keep an eye out for more new business openings here in the coming months....
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Free People coming to Spokane
With Anthropologie already open across from River Park Square, and Urban Outfitters opening in the coming weeks just a few blocks east it looks like the Philadelphia based Urban Outfitters,Inc. corporation has already invested heavily in Spokane. But a new building permit filed with the City of Spokane shows the multi-brand clothing retailer isn't complete with just 2 Spokane stores.
This is because the company is seeking to open a location of their Free People store in the same general area around River Park Square as their other 2. Free People will fill unit 103 of the building at 809 W. Main , directly across from the mall and just 2 doors down from Anthropologie ( and by &Kloth ). As we are going off the building permit we don't have an opening date for this store and if the permit is any indication it will be at least sometime as the space needs remodeled and will receive a new storefront. Keep an eye this blog and our Facebook page for more exact details on the new store.
Free People's Spokane store will be about 4500 square feet and their current closest store is at Bellevue Square Mall in Bellevue, the Spokane store will be the chain's 4th location in Washington State.
Free People is a full women's clothing store with a style described as American Bohemian. In addition to clothing Free People also carries accessories , shoes, intimates and swimwear . The business has been operating since 1984 and has Free People branded stores in many other spots around the US , Canada & Japan.
For more information on Free People and to see some of their clothing, visit their website at-
http://www.freepeople.com
This is because the company is seeking to open a location of their Free People store in the same general area around River Park Square as their other 2. Free People will fill unit 103 of the building at 809 W. Main , directly across from the mall and just 2 doors down from Anthropologie ( and by &Kloth ). As we are going off the building permit we don't have an opening date for this store and if the permit is any indication it will be at least sometime as the space needs remodeled and will receive a new storefront. Keep an eye this blog and our Facebook page for more exact details on the new store.
Free People's Spokane store will be about 4500 square feet and their current closest store is at Bellevue Square Mall in Bellevue, the Spokane store will be the chain's 4th location in Washington State.
Free People is a full women's clothing store with a style described as American Bohemian. In addition to clothing Free People also carries accessories , shoes, intimates and swimwear . The business has been operating since 1984 and has Free People branded stores in many other spots around the US , Canada & Japan.
For more information on Free People and to see some of their clothing, visit their website at-
http://www.freepeople.com
Monday, August 8, 2016
Planet Fitness & Goodwill to open in former Albertson's on Northwest Blvd
The former Albertson's store at 1617 W. Northwest Blvd. Spokane ( NW Blvd. in-between Maple & Ash ) will soon go from abandoned eyesore to a multi-tenant building likely packed full of customers. This as NAI Black Commercial broker Chris Bell has secured two leases for the building, allowing the building to be remodeled and split into two businesses.
- Goodwill Industries will lease 20,000 square feet and will open a Goodwill branded thrift store in their space. In addition a donation area will opened in the building and both the thrift store and donation area will open sometime this fall.
- Planet Fitness will occupy the remaining 24,000 square feet with a new location of the chain which is famous for it's 24 hour staffing, discounted memberships and making customers who aren't used to gym's comfortable with the experience. This location will also likely open this fall and will be the second in the Spokane area as the chain opened it's location in Spokane Valley last year.
New businesses are expected to be coming for newly constructed buildings to be built on pad sites in front of the Goodwill / Planet Fitness. A Jack in the Box restaurant also opened it's doors recently in a formerly vacant parking area across Maple from the Albertson's . The Albertson's building itself has been sitting vacant since the grocery store chain moved out in 2011.
As of today there are no other known planned new Spokane area Planet Fitness locations and Goodwill is also working on a new store / office complex on 16th St. in Post Falls.
- Goodwill Industries will lease 20,000 square feet and will open a Goodwill branded thrift store in their space. In addition a donation area will opened in the building and both the thrift store and donation area will open sometime this fall.
- Planet Fitness will occupy the remaining 24,000 square feet with a new location of the chain which is famous for it's 24 hour staffing, discounted memberships and making customers who aren't used to gym's comfortable with the experience. This location will also likely open this fall and will be the second in the Spokane area as the chain opened it's location in Spokane Valley last year.
New businesses are expected to be coming for newly constructed buildings to be built on pad sites in front of the Goodwill / Planet Fitness. A Jack in the Box restaurant also opened it's doors recently in a formerly vacant parking area across Maple from the Albertson's . The Albertson's building itself has been sitting vacant since the grocery store chain moved out in 2011.
As of today there are no other known planned new Spokane area Planet Fitness locations and Goodwill is also working on a new store / office complex on 16th St. in Post Falls.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Tomato Street at the Falls is now confirmed to be coming to River Park Square
Not long ago I broke the news on this site that Tomato Street, a well known local mini-chain of Italian restaurants had posted signage to open a new location Downtown at River Park Square. In an effort to get the news out quicker to you, we didn't have time to gather the details of this new Tomato Street, but are now gathering more and more info and here's what we now know...
Tomato Street will lease suite 106 of River Park Square , or as it is better known as the former home of Rock City Grill. Rock City Grill relocated from the mall a few weeks ago to take over the former Famous Ed's restaurant building along 57th Ave on the South Hill . Tomato Street is referring to this new location as Tomato Street at the Falls and hopes to have the location open for business sometime in the " early fall " after some remodeling work.
The new Downtown Tomato Street location will be a new location and both their locations in North Spokane & Coeur d' Alene will remain in business as well. The menu will likely be the same as the other locations and the company has already filed for a liquor license at the space. The location will occupy about 7100 square feet of space, a couple thousand square feet under the amount of space as their North Spokane location ( 6220 N. Division ) .
Tomato Street for those who are unaware is a full service , sit down style restaurant that serves delicious Italian dishes in a often times high energy atmosphere. The business is locally owned & operated with only the two total locations. In addition to the restaurants Tomato Street also offers catering via a " platter to go " menu, where larger portions of the same dishes can be ordered with at least 24 hours notice.
For more information on Tomato Street, and a look at their menu, visit them online at-
http://www.tomatostreet.com
Or, find the new River Park Square Tomato Street on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/tomatostreetatthefalls
Tomato Street will lease suite 106 of River Park Square , or as it is better known as the former home of Rock City Grill. Rock City Grill relocated from the mall a few weeks ago to take over the former Famous Ed's restaurant building along 57th Ave on the South Hill . Tomato Street is referring to this new location as Tomato Street at the Falls and hopes to have the location open for business sometime in the " early fall " after some remodeling work.
The new Downtown Tomato Street location will be a new location and both their locations in North Spokane & Coeur d' Alene will remain in business as well. The menu will likely be the same as the other locations and the company has already filed for a liquor license at the space. The location will occupy about 7100 square feet of space, a couple thousand square feet under the amount of space as their North Spokane location ( 6220 N. Division ) .
Tomato Street for those who are unaware is a full service , sit down style restaurant that serves delicious Italian dishes in a often times high energy atmosphere. The business is locally owned & operated with only the two total locations. In addition to the restaurants Tomato Street also offers catering via a " platter to go " menu, where larger portions of the same dishes can be ordered with at least 24 hours notice.
For more information on Tomato Street, and a look at their menu, visit them online at-
http://www.tomatostreet.com
Or, find the new River Park Square Tomato Street on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/tomatostreetatthefalls
Allsport Indian Motorcycle opens in Liberty Lake
Allsport has been in business on the Liberty Lake / Spokane Valley border for several years and recently branched off with a new business at the same site called Allsport Indian Motorcycle, acting as the only Indian Motorcycle dealership in the Spokane area.
Allsport Indian Motorcycle is housed in a newly constructed 6,000 square foot addition to the businesses main building at 19595 E. Broadway. The new business sells the full line up of new Indian Motorcycles and also offers motorcycle service, parts & accessories . Indian is well known brand of motorcycles with an impressive history and is now owned by parent company Polaris Industries of Minneapolis.
In addition to the new motorcycle dealership, Allsport remains a dealership for many types of motorsports. Right next door, Allsport sells and services snowmobiles, off road vehicles , jet ski's & more from brands like Polaris , Ski-Doo , Honda, etc. . That dealership is housed in a 32,000 square foot building that is very visible from I-90.
For more information about Allsport Indian Motorcycle , visit their website at-
http://allsportindianmotorcycle.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/Allsport-Indian-Motorcycle-1702848416658170
Allsport Indian Motorcycle is housed in a newly constructed 6,000 square foot addition to the businesses main building at 19595 E. Broadway. The new business sells the full line up of new Indian Motorcycles and also offers motorcycle service, parts & accessories . Indian is well known brand of motorcycles with an impressive history and is now owned by parent company Polaris Industries of Minneapolis.
In addition to the new motorcycle dealership, Allsport remains a dealership for many types of motorsports. Right next door, Allsport sells and services snowmobiles, off road vehicles , jet ski's & more from brands like Polaris , Ski-Doo , Honda, etc. . That dealership is housed in a 32,000 square foot building that is very visible from I-90.
For more information about Allsport Indian Motorcycle , visit their website at-
http://allsportindianmotorcycle.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
https://www.facebook.com/Allsport-Indian-Motorcycle-1702848416658170
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Kabob House to open in Spokane
The Kabob House Mediterranean Grill has been in business in the Yakima area for sometime and recently added a new second location W. 5th Ave in Ellensburg , but now the business is growing our direction with a new third location now in the works in Spokane's University District.
Kabob House is now working on preparing to open at 2118 N. Ruby , Suite A ( corner of Ruby & Montgomery ) where the now closed William Seafood Market & Wines once was. The business hopes to open at this location sometime around the beginning of September. Some details of the Spokane location are not yet available, however the place will be much like it's counterparts in Yakima & Ellensburg , likely without beer & wine but still an impressive menu of kabob's and other Mediterranean dishes in a casual setting.
The name, Kabob House, implies the restaurant will have many different types of Kabob's ( which they do ), but they're not all that will be found on the menu. The Kabob House menu also includes some sandwiches , pita sandwiches, gyros , full entrees, salads, appetizer plates and even fresh baklava for dessert. Catering is available and Kabob House's other locations offer delivery so we can only assume the Spokane location will too.
For more information on Kabob House, check their website at-
http://mykabobhouse.net
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/kabobhousespokane
Kabob House is now working on preparing to open at 2118 N. Ruby , Suite A ( corner of Ruby & Montgomery ) where the now closed William Seafood Market & Wines once was. The business hopes to open at this location sometime around the beginning of September. Some details of the Spokane location are not yet available, however the place will be much like it's counterparts in Yakima & Ellensburg , likely without beer & wine but still an impressive menu of kabob's and other Mediterranean dishes in a casual setting.
The name, Kabob House, implies the restaurant will have many different types of Kabob's ( which they do ), but they're not all that will be found on the menu. The Kabob House menu also includes some sandwiches , pita sandwiches, gyros , full entrees, salads, appetizer plates and even fresh baklava for dessert. Catering is available and Kabob House's other locations offer delivery so we can only assume the Spokane location will too.
For more information on Kabob House, check their website at-
http://mykabobhouse.net
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/kabobhousespokane
Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Cafe finds to new South Hill home after fire damages the orginal
On the afternoon of June 5th, a small brush fire swept up to the commercial building housing Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café at 4803 N. Nevada . While the building itself was not a total loss, it did put Allie's , a newer but still very popular Spokane business in a bind. Allie's has since been operating in a temporary set up in the parking lot of a building in the middle of the Garland District, but with colder weather on the horizon and the possibility that the building on Nevada won't be ready till towards the end of the year it was time for Allie's to find a new home, at least for now.
Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café announced just last week that the business does plan to re-open on Nevada, but they are have also leased a storefront on the South Hill and already actively working on that site for another location. The business says that they may keep the South Hill location open even after moving back to Nevada, depending on how well it does.
The new South Hill Allie's will in the end cap space of the strip mall at 1314 S. Grand , a popular area just blocks away from Downtown. They do have some work to do to the space before opening but they hope to be in business there within the next few weeks. The new location will continue on with the same menu, staff, etc...
Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café for those who don't already know is a restaurant making many of the same dishes as other pizza places,only making them vegan . The menu consists of many specialty pizzas , some sandwiches, breakfast items and more. They also make several of their menu items gluten free ( consult menu for which are gluten free ) and have ok selection of beer's , wine and hard ciders in addition to coffees and house made soda's.
For more information on Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café , including their menu and information on when they might open on S. Grand, visit them on their website at-
http://www.alliesvegan.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/alliesveganpizzeriacafe
Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café announced just last week that the business does plan to re-open on Nevada, but they are have also leased a storefront on the South Hill and already actively working on that site for another location. The business says that they may keep the South Hill location open even after moving back to Nevada, depending on how well it does.
The new South Hill Allie's will in the end cap space of the strip mall at 1314 S. Grand , a popular area just blocks away from Downtown. They do have some work to do to the space before opening but they hope to be in business there within the next few weeks. The new location will continue on with the same menu, staff, etc...
Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café for those who don't already know is a restaurant making many of the same dishes as other pizza places,only making them vegan . The menu consists of many specialty pizzas , some sandwiches, breakfast items and more. They also make several of their menu items gluten free ( consult menu for which are gluten free ) and have ok selection of beer's , wine and hard ciders in addition to coffees and house made soda's.
For more information on Allie's Vegan Pizzeria & Café , including their menu and information on when they might open on S. Grand, visit them on their website at-
http://www.alliesvegan.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/alliesveganpizzeriacafe
Monday, August 1, 2016
Tortilla Union opens this week in River Park Square
Later this week River Park Square will gain a new restaurant option with the opening of Tortilla Union . Tortilla Union is a locally owned and operated business from the same owners as Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar. The new restaurant will feature Southwestern inspired dishes that will " celebrate the spirit of the Southwest ".
Tortilla Union is to open for business Thursday Aug, 4th on the ground floor of the mall in-between Williams Sonoma and Nordstrom, where the Loft clothing store once was. The restaurant will be relatively compact with 4200 square feet of space , but will offer a full bar and some delicious dishes that even include hand made fresh tortilla's and tableside guacamole.
The new restaurant's menu is made up of several dishes for most any appetite from " Union Starters " like Plantain Chips & Grilled Street Corn all the way up to the main plates like Baracoa Enchiladas & Skirt Steak. There is even a small selections of desserts, called " sweet endings " on their menu that sound just as incredible as the main part of the menu.
The restaurant appears to also still be hiring and we we're told they plan to employ about 40 once they are fully operational. For more information on this, the menu or really anything with Tortilla Union visit their website at-
http://www.tortillaunion.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/tortillaunion
Tortilla Union is to open for business Thursday Aug, 4th on the ground floor of the mall in-between Williams Sonoma and Nordstrom, where the Loft clothing store once was. The restaurant will be relatively compact with 4200 square feet of space , but will offer a full bar and some delicious dishes that even include hand made fresh tortilla's and tableside guacamole.
The new restaurant's menu is made up of several dishes for most any appetite from " Union Starters " like Plantain Chips & Grilled Street Corn all the way up to the main plates like Baracoa Enchiladas & Skirt Steak. There is even a small selections of desserts, called " sweet endings " on their menu that sound just as incredible as the main part of the menu.
The restaurant appears to also still be hiring and we we're told they plan to employ about 40 once they are fully operational. For more information on this, the menu or really anything with Tortilla Union visit their website at-
http://www.tortillaunion.com
Or, find them on Facebook at-
http://www.facebook.com/tortillaunion
STCU continues expansion with Qualchan branch opening, Airways Heights branch announcement & more...
Spokane Teachers Credit Union ( STCU ) is pushing forward with it's plans to expand their branch locations with one scheduled to open today and the announcement of another new branch just last week. And, all of this is addition to two other branches that are already in development in Downtown Spokane & Downtown Coeur d' Alene. Once all the planned branches are completed ( sometime in 2017 ) STCU will offer their members 21 different branch locations.
Here is the details of where all of the new STCU locations will be-
- Opening today is STCU's new Qualchan area branch at 4233 S. Cheney - Spokane Rd. . The branch is opening in a newly remodeled & expanded former AmericanWest Bank branch and features both indoor banking and a drive through.
- Just announced STCU will open a new branch in the City of Airway Heights. This branch will be a 3800 square foot stand alone building similar to other newly built STCU branch locations. It will have an indoor banking area and a drive through and will be located directly at the corner of US 2 & Hayford Rd. The Airway Heights STCU will open sometime in 2017 and is actually a tenant of the new Hayford Crossing commercial development which is already under construction at that same corner.
- STCU is also working on relocating it's branch inside the Crescent Court building in Downtown Spokane to a new space facing Wall St. and directly behind the new Urban Outfitters store. This branch should open for business late this year with 2900 square feet of space. It will also share a section of this new location with Rocket Bakery who is planning to also open a location at the same site.
- Although it hasn't been long since STCU opened for business at the corner of Appleway & Ramsey Rd in Coeur d' Alene they are already working another new location for the City of Coeur d' Alene. This time the new branch will join Downtown Coeur d' Alene with a newly remodeled site in the first floor of the office building at 401 E. Front Ave. . This site was once a Bank of America and has a prime location overlooking the McEuen Park. Like the Downtown Spokane branch this location will also open sometime late this year.
In addition to all the new branches STCU has also grown from having 100,000 members in 2011 to about 156,000 today. Even the amount of employees of STCU has grown overtime from 500 in 2012 to 600 once all the new positions are filled. STCU is headquartered in Liberty Lake and is a member owned , not-for-profit cooperative .
For more information on STCU, visit their web site at-
http://www.stcu.org
Here is the details of where all of the new STCU locations will be-
- Opening today is STCU's new Qualchan area branch at 4233 S. Cheney - Spokane Rd. . The branch is opening in a newly remodeled & expanded former AmericanWest Bank branch and features both indoor banking and a drive through.
- Just announced STCU will open a new branch in the City of Airway Heights. This branch will be a 3800 square foot stand alone building similar to other newly built STCU branch locations. It will have an indoor banking area and a drive through and will be located directly at the corner of US 2 & Hayford Rd. The Airway Heights STCU will open sometime in 2017 and is actually a tenant of the new Hayford Crossing commercial development which is already under construction at that same corner.
- STCU is also working on relocating it's branch inside the Crescent Court building in Downtown Spokane to a new space facing Wall St. and directly behind the new Urban Outfitters store. This branch should open for business late this year with 2900 square feet of space. It will also share a section of this new location with Rocket Bakery who is planning to also open a location at the same site.
- Although it hasn't been long since STCU opened for business at the corner of Appleway & Ramsey Rd in Coeur d' Alene they are already working another new location for the City of Coeur d' Alene. This time the new branch will join Downtown Coeur d' Alene with a newly remodeled site in the first floor of the office building at 401 E. Front Ave. . This site was once a Bank of America and has a prime location overlooking the McEuen Park. Like the Downtown Spokane branch this location will also open sometime late this year.
In addition to all the new branches STCU has also grown from having 100,000 members in 2011 to about 156,000 today. Even the amount of employees of STCU has grown overtime from 500 in 2012 to 600 once all the new positions are filled. STCU is headquartered in Liberty Lake and is a member owned , not-for-profit cooperative .
For more information on STCU, visit their web site at-
http://www.stcu.org
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