An efficient building-permits process is a key component of economic development, and economic development helps drive city revenues, says John Pilcher, the city of Spokanes economic development director.Thats why Mayor Dennis Hession for a

In an effort to provide safer and more reliable components for aircraft, researchers have invented an optical on-off switch that can replace electrical wiring on airplanes with fiber optics for controlling elevators, rudders, and other technology a

The Spokane Valley branch of Seattle-based Husky International Trucks Inc. is growing, thanks partly to a rapidly expanding truck-leasing department and a recent expansion into the sale of equipment, some of which it installs on the trucks it is a

Work on the long-awaited Geiger Spur projectwhich is touted as having the potential to save hundreds of jobs on the West Plains and to create thousands more in the next two decadesis expected to start this spring.Spokane County, which has a

Once North Idahos Silverwood Theme Park completes its recently announced, $6 million upgrade, which will include a big expansion of its water park, its next big attraction might not be a thrilling ride, but a place to rest.The popular theme a

RiverBank, which opened for business here six months ago, is exceeding financial projections and plans to double its space just east of downtown Spokane, where its headquarters is located, says Duane Brandenburg, its president and CEO.The has a

Seattle-based truck dealer Western Peterbilt Inc. is moving its Spokane Valley operation to Liberty Lake, where its owner, Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, of New York City, recently purchased the former La Mesa RV Center property, just south of last

John Overby is a living multiplier effect. Though not on most peoples list of top 10 movers and shakers in the business world here, the Silver Valley native has created hundreds of jobs as a high-tech entrepreneur over the years, and now is &

A new French restaurant, Madeleines Caf & Patisserie, is planned in the former Cucina Cucina Italian Caf space in downtown Spokane.Madeleines will serve moderately priced breakfast and lunch items including pastries, salads, and as well a

Spokane Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic PS says it is developing a $2 million satellite facility on the citys North Side.The single-story, 7,000-square-foot clinic will occupy a roughly 1-acre parcel at 9922 N. Nevada that the doctors group about