The Current
JULY 2014 • 23
BUSINESS
Biz Notes Valley Chamber's CEO resigns After 13 years leading the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Eldonna Shaw is resigning to pursue other professional interests. Her last day leading the organization will be July 31. The organization has appointed Barry Baker of Baker Construction and John Guarisco of MDI Marketing to co-chair a search committee SHAW to hire Shaw’s successor. Baker, who is also chairman of the Chamber board, said the organization will plan opportunities in the coming weeks to honor and thank Shaw for her years of service. During her time leading the Chamber, Shaw led public information efforts to form the city of Spokane Valley and helped create the charitable Spokane Valley Chamber Foundation. Much of her efforts focused on business start-ups, from forming programs to offer reduced-rent “incubator” space to championing the Chamber’s nationally recognized NxLeveL Entrepreneur Training program. Baker said the search for Shaw’s replacement would convene immediately.
SV Cancer Center joins network Spokane Valley Cancer Center recently joined the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Network, becoming its 12th member in the Northwest. This move will expand access to cancer treatment options and help foster advances in cancer care in the greater Spokane community. Spokane Valley Cancer Center offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, di-
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She was the sole woman pilot in a small group who flew from Quebec City to France in a TBM 850. "It was fun," said Carriere, who learned to fly in 2006. Last year, she taught herself how to ride a motorcycle in Wyoming, where she currently lives. "I watched YouTube videos on how to shift gears," said Carriere, who drove up and down the road learning how to ride. Purchasing a high performance street bike in Utah, she fine-tuned her abilities on the streets of Salt Lake City. "That's just me," Carriere said. "I don't mind taking jumps and doing things."
agnostic imaging, innovative research, a specialized oral pharmacy and patient and family support. The Center also provides stereotactic radiosurgery at the Spokane Cyberknife & Radiation Oncology Center. Other members of the SCCA Network are located in Montana, Oregon and Washington. For more, visit www.seattlecca.org.
General Nutrition coming to Valley General Nutrition Corporation plans to fill the only vacancy at Banner Center, 509 N. Sullivan Road. The store is expected to open in a 1,437-sq.-ft. suite within a few months.
Lamb joins Humanix Carli Lamb has joined Humanix, 15920 E Indiana Ave as an account manager/recruiter. Lamb received her undergraduate degree from Seattle Pacific University and her master's degree from University of Phoenix.
EWU presents awards Washington Trust Bank was recognized as Organization of the Year during the 2014 EWU Alumni Awards Gala on May 31 at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox in Spokane. The following awards were also presented: • Lifetime Achievement: Thomas Tiffany, retired CEO of Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories • Alumnus of Service: Rick Allen, retired president and CEO of United Way of Pierce County • Inspirational Young Alumnus: Bart Mihailovich, Spokane Riverkeeper, Center for Justice • Exceptional Military Service: Albert Watson, retired colonel of U.S. Army Reserves • Distinguished Career Mentor: Justin Previously, Carriere owned a steel fabrication company in Nevada for 16 years before a divorce forced the sale of the business in 2012. She and her daughter moved to Wyoming in 2008, and Carriere flew back and forth to Nevada for four years prior to the sale. Anxious to get back into owning a business, she spent last year looking for one to purchase. "I've always loved power sports," Carriere said. "I'm excited I found this one. They definitely have a great start." Empire Cycle is the only Triumph motorcycle dealership in the area. Besides selling the British-made bikes, the store features Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Arctic Cat and Vespa products along with the newest addition, Gibbs Quadski Amphibians (see sidebar on page 22).
Von Hagel, Director of Aerospace Parts Program, Janicki Industries • Greek Values and Service: Ryan Walters, property manager with Kiemle & Hagood Company
Egg It On opens for breakfast Egg It On, the urban, farm-fusion breakfast restaurant, opened its doors for business on May 3. Located in the former Hooters building at 16802 E. Indiana Ave., the restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week. Patrons at the Owl Club Casino next door can also order from the Egg It On menu daily from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
CorkHouse Kitchen + Bar opens in Liberty Lake A new restaurant, CorkHouse Kitchen + Bar, opened in late June at 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane in Liberty Lake. The venture, owned by Keri and Kevin Collins of Liberty Lake, is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and Monday through Saturday for dinner. For more information, call 922-4210.
Wishing Star solicits donations The Wishing Star Foundation grants an average of 40 wishes every year to children with life-threatening illnesses. In an effort to reach more children, Wishing Star has created a Circle of Friends monthly giving program. They hope to sign up 250 monthly donors for an average donation of $20 per month with the goal of serving 12 additional children per year. To learn more or to donate, visit wishingstar.org. Did your business recently open or receive recognition? Submit the information to Biz Notes at editor@valleycurrent.com. "I like the diversity of the brands we carry," Carriere said. "We're not competing with everybody. I like that."
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The dealership also carries clothing and accessories and has a full service shop with technicians trained on all makes and models of bikes. This summer, Carriere is planning on hiring additional staff and extending the store hours to be open Sunday and Monday. "I'd really like to see this be a sevenday-a-week operation," Carriere said. "We have an awesome location on auto row." Carriere plans to have a grand opening celebration in August. "We are here to help people figure out how to have fun," Carriere said. "I'm looking forward to it."
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