Business in brief: Bids sought for B.C. ‘10 Olympics
As British Columbia gears up to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, the region is calling for everything from exhibit designers to excavation crews.
To get in on the action, Inland Northwest businesses can visit a new Web site that explains what’s in demand and how to submit bids.
The International Trade Alliance, based in Spokane, is encouraging interested businesses to take advantage of numerous opportunities.
“Now is the time to start,” said Jenifer Priest, ITA’s marketing and event director.
“You can register for e-mail alerts (on specific jobs) and you can also register your business – it’s free,” she said.
“There are so many layers of opportunities at all four of the different cities hosting events, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler,” Priest said.
For information, visit www.2010commerce centre.com.
Home deed scam prompts warning
Spokane County is warning homeowners that a company has been scamming people by selling grossly overpriced copies of the deed to their house.
In a release posted on the county’s Web site, www.spokanecounty.org, officials said the county auditor’s office has received a number of complaints about a company called National Deed Service Inc. that has sent out mailings offering people a copy of their deed for $59.50.
The release points out that the auditor’s office permanently records all deeds, and homeowners are not required to keep a copy on hand.
The auditor’s office provides certified copies of deeds for $3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
Lewiston, Idaho
Potlatch, workers OK new contract
After nine months of negotiations, Potlatch Corp. and the Steelworkers have ratified a new contract covering 1,050 hourly pulp and paperboard workers in Lewiston.
Mark Benson, a Potlatch spokesman, declined to comment on the four-year contract ratified last weekend. Steelworkers representatives could not be reached for comment Friday.
About 70 Steelworkers rallied at Potlatch’s annual meeting in Spokane earlier this month, calling for a more generous wage and benefit package. Union members said they took concessions during their last contract to help Potlatch through a difficult time.
The average wage for a worker in Lewiston is $21 per hour, according to company figures.