Local business

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids hair salon to open in Spokane

Spokane Valley-based Stay Alfred announced Monday it has named former Itron executive Steve Helmbrecht as its new president and chief financial officer.

The Spokane-based company said it had $3.8 million in net income – or 23 cents per share – during the period, compared with earnings of $2.6 million – or 16 cents per share – in the first quarter of 2018.

Key Tronic Corp. reported a decline in net income in the company’s third fiscal quarter, but expects a rebound later in the year.

PotlatchDeltic reported net income of $6.6 million – or 10 cents per share – for the first quarter of 2019, a steep decline compared with results from the first quarter of 2018, when the company reported net income of $14.9 million, or 29 cents per share.

A new brewery is coming to Spokane’s Audubon neighborhood, renovating a building that was long home to a string of grocery stores before becoming a popular “hattery” that specialized in making custom cowboy hats.

Architecture Bernardo|Wills Architects has hired Robert Soderstrom as an architect and Chad Kilmer as a technician. Soderstrom has 30 years of experience in architecture, and Kilmer has 25 years of drafting experience.

The owner of Liberty Lake Athletic Club has purchased 3 acres of land in Spokane Valley to build a multitenant development.

Banking The Washington Food Industry Association has awarded Jeff Philipps, president and CEO of Rosauers, the 2018-19 Community Service Award. The award honors individuals in the grocery industry who exemplify the highest standards of service in both business and community to positively influence and enhance the lives of others. Additionally, the association named Tim Harper and Ben Piatt of Franz Bakery in Spokane the recipients of the 2018-19 Vendor of the Year Award, recognizing their dedication and support to independent grocers and convenience stores in Washington state.

Tacos El Cabron is planning to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Spokane Valley.

Miller dealership employees to mark 10 years of Day of Service More than 80 employees from three Larry H. Miller dealerships in Spokane will assist the Salvation Army by assembling bunk beds, sorting and organizing donations and helping with yard work at community garden and activity areas.

A Spokane-based limousine service was among three companies fined by the Washington state Utilities and Transportation Commission for operating without proper permits.