2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards

The Journal of Business has launched its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations—and one individual—that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation. 

On March 26, at a near-capacity event at the Spokane Club, the Journal announced the inaugural winners. They are: 

Large Business of the Year: Davenport Hotels 

Medium Business of the Year: Verdis 

Small Business of the Year: Electric Photoland

Social-Service Nonprofit of the Year: Embrace Washington

Business Leader of the Year: John J. Hemmingson