Some downtown Spokane property owners say they are contending with higher costs to provide security services, leading to frustration in addition to the growing costs of regular operating expenses.
Spokane’s advanced aerospace materials manufacturing tech hub is not one of the 12 tech hubs that will receive a portion of $504 million in funding, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced today.
Washington State University’s Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience has become a leading center for helping clients and their families with neurodegenerative diseases in the Inland Northwest and beyond.
Construction of the city of Cheney's new aquatic center is about to begin after a major mechanical failure closed the recreational facility three years ago.
Spokane County's multifamily market is shifting from one extreme of being underbuilt to one of oversaturation with more new units on the market in 2024 contributing to higher vacancy rates than last year.
Treasury4 has landed a significant partnership with a national financial institution that will open the door for more growth and visibility for the Spokane startup.
Spokane-based Therapeutic Connections School of Massage boasts a steady crop of graduates who have established successful careers in a growing industry.
Spokane-based Washington State University Health Sciences has led a yearlong study evaluating the prevalence of babies born with prior exposure to drugs, and how Maddie's Place is helping moms and babies become healthy,
Downtown Spokane boasts a thriving small business community, a testament to the city’s resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. This vibrant ecosystem owes much to the transformative effects of Expo '74, the World's Fair held in Spokane that revitalized the downtown area.
BIPOC small and underserved businesses in our community have often faced barriers to accessing traditional funding and business development resources. In fact, certain populations within Spokane have experienced systematic exclusion from full participation in many aspects of economic prosperity. Business ownership is an important element in closing the wealth gap.
I am sometimes asked how the Journal of Business got its start. The answer is the kind you can’t exactly provide in an elevator speech. But I was there, so if you have a few minutes, let me tell you the story. It’s a yarn I’ve written in various ways for past anniversaries of this cherished newspaper, so my apologies if you’ve heard the punchlines before. It’s also a story of how a new publication beat the odds to survive in a difficult industry, and one that became even more challenging years later.