The Current
October 2012 • 19
business
Biz Notes Providence begins work on Valley facility Providence Health Care broke ground in September on a new outpatient facility in Spokane Valley. Located off Interstate 90 east of Sullivan and Indiana, the $44 million, 11-acre property on the north side of the freeway will house two connected buildings: one for physician offices and another for diagnostic and treatment services. “We are very excited to be expanding Providence services into Spokane Valley to provide quality, compassionate care to more residents of this growing area,” said Michael Wilson, chief executive of Providence Health Care. “It is an extension of our vision to make Providence services more convenient, accessible and affordable for residents of Spokane Valley—ensuring patients have access to the right level of care in the right settings.” Providence Medical Park-Spokane Valley will include a two-story facility with access to urgent care, a wide array of imaging services and an outpatient surgery center. The adjacent three-story building holds offices for primary care and specialty physician services such as oncology and cardiology. An on-site pharmacy and lab complete the setting.
Providence Health Care Chief Executive Michael Wilson shares remarks at the groundbreaking last month for Providence Medical Park-Spokane Valley. Below: An artist’s rendering for the $44 million facility that will take shape east of Sullivan in Spokane Valley. Submitted photo
“This is the direction health care is moving,” Wilson said. “Whereas the hospital has been the center of the medical system in the past, comprehensive outpatient centers are the way of the future, focusing on convenience and affordability.” Providence Medical Park-Spokane Valley, located at 16528 E. Desmet Court, is expected to open in the spring of 2014. The facility will add to the Providence Health Care imprint in the region. Providence is the parent company for Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, Holy Family Hospital and Providence Medical Group-Eastern Washington. Submitted illustration
STCU honored for performance The release last month of the Raddon Performance Index — a measure of growth, service and overall performance for credit unions across the nationwide — saw a familiar name on the list, STCU. The Liberty Lake-headquartered financial institution was one of just five U.S. credit unions that have been judged among the nation’s highest performers by Raddon Financial Group for four consecutive years. Raddon considers a vast array of data provided by more than 500 credit unions, and STCU was among 22 credit unions nationwide receiving its 2012 Crystal Performance Award for performance, and honor it also received in 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Camping World celebrates opening Camping World, 19651 E. Cataldo Ave., held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event Aug. 30 as well as related festivities and promotions into September. The RV sales and service and outdoor recreation chain moved into the Liberty Lake building that last was home to a Mastercraft boat dealership. To prepare for the opening, Camping World added a ramp for access into the retail showroom, converted a previous shop into retail space and built a new seven-bay shop on the campus.
Hurd Mercantile opens every day Hurd Mercantile, 30 S. First in Rockford, announced new hours in September, en-
abling the gift mall to open every day. The retailer is now open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Hurd is also planning a holiday open house Nov. 17. Did your business recently open, receive recognition or experience some other noteworthy milestone? What about a new hire or promotion? Submit the information to Biz Notes at editor@valleycurrent.com.
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