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SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- People to People Ambassador Programs, the leader in global educational travel experiences, today announced that Willy Sennott, senior director of business analytics and research, has been appointed to the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) board of directors and will lead the association's new Health and Safety Committee. Founded in 1972, the USTOA is a professional association representing the tour operator industry. Its members...
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of Spokane's hidden gems, Bruttles Gourmet Candy Company, launches a new website so everyone across the country can enjoy the company's signature soft peanut butter brittle. "We're very excited to be able to share my gourmet candy company and our signature soft peanut butter brittle with the world," says Carol Measel, owner of Bruttles. "Our soft peanut butter brittle begins with a one-of-a-kind, 60-year-old classic recipe handed down by my...
Although a national survey shows strong condemnation of drunk driving, statistics indicate that alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious threat to public safety in the state of Washington, according to Seattle drunk driving accident lawyer Dean Brett. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 7, 2011 Even though a recently released national survey indicates growing hostility towards drunk driving, Seattle car accident attorney Dean Brett says that too many Washington drivers still engage in this...
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Shop, snowshoe, see a show and Stay Comfortable® with packaged travel from Red Lion Hotels across Washington State this winter. Tri-Cities Hotel Fuels Stays Cars (and guests) Eat Free at the Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center in Kennewick. Guests who book this package receive a $50 gas card, Red Lion's signature Roaring Start Breakfast, a $9.95 per person value, and a $50 food and beverage credit at the hotel's restaurant and lounge. (Click...
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered what to do with old clothes and outdoor gear? Starting Monday, December 13th, Mountain Gear began collecting used textiles at its store at 2002 North Division in Spokane. As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability, Mountain Gear is helping customers better manage their waste stream and reduce the environmental impact of their activities. Mountain Gear is accepting a variety of items, including footwear, jackets,...
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for the latest gear for AT skiing, telemark skiing or splitboarding? Look no further than Mountain Gear. The national retailer specializes in skis, boards, clothing & gear for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Mountain Gear is currently highlighting several products, including a GPS-enabled goggle from Zeal Optics. Here are some of our favorite products for this winter: The Solution Splitboard from Jones Snowboards, $799 The...
WASHINGTON and SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB), a leading provider of campus card commerce, security and financial services, today announced a new partnership with PE Systems, LLC to cut credit and debit card processing costs for colleges and universities. Hundreds of higher education institutions already use the leading Blackboard Transact(TM) platform to support millions of dollars in campus financial transactions every day. By partnering with...
SPOKANE, Wash., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- At a recent November 3rd food donation event in Spokane, Vertically Integrated Partnership partners Sodexo, Hirai Farms, Annie's Fun, McCain Foods and Larson Allen teamed up to donate 100,000 pounds of potatoes and several hundred Thanksgiving meals to Second Harvest as part of Tom's Turkey Drive. During the donation at Second Harvest's Regional Warehouse in Spokane, Jason Clark of Second Harvest, Blaine Hirai of Annie's Fun & Hirai Farms,...
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Daybreak Oil and Gas, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DBRM) ("Daybreak" or the "Company") a Washington Corporation, is pleased to announce a new oil discovery at its Dyer Creek Prospect in the East Slopes Project located in Kern County, California. The Dyer Creek 67X-11 well was drilled to 2,294 feet and encountered approximately 10 feet of oil pay in the Vedder sand at 2,284 feet. Production casing has been set and the Company is completing the well....
Company hires new Territory Manager to work one-on-one with customers in the region SPOKANE, WA, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, is heading back to Spokane, WA on November 16, 2010 for its second public unreserved auction this year. More than 120 construction and agricultural items will be sold on auction day at a temporary site located at 8600 West Geiger Blvd. Equipment is being added to the auction...
