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Doorsey raises capital, to move past beta phase

Spokane-based real estate tech startup looks to enter larger metro markets

December 2, 2021

An online residential real estate bidding platform co-founded by former Stay Alfred CEO Jordan Allen has raised more than $4 million in seed funding. Spokane Valley-based Doorsey Inc., formerly called Ruumr Inc., raised $4.1 million on Nov. 4, Allen says

Human resources field changes with hiring challenges

Hiring professionals spend more time recruiting, retaining

December 2, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Human resources professionals here say recruiting has become of greater emphasis as they face a workforce market that favors job candidates at a time when many people are changing jobs or leaving the workforce altogether. Ashley Steward Cameron, human

Federal dollars might provide big lift for Spokane projects

Nearly $8.6 billion in funds expected in state, some of which could benefit INW

December 2, 2021

Erica Bullock

Washington state could receive nearly $8.6 billion from the $1 trillion federal American Jobs Plan signed into law last month, according to preliminary estimates provided by the White House. While it's unclear how much of that money will end

Cowles division plans apartments at old Chancery building site

Work likely to start in late 2022

December 1, 2021

Erica Bullock

Centennial Real Estate Investments, the real estate division of Cowles Co., plans to redevelop the former Chancery building, at 1023 W. Riverside, into an apartment building on the western edge of downtown.

Dallas company acquires Northwest Farmer-Stockman

Longtime insurance company expected to keep name, employees

November 29, 2021

Staff Report

Cowles Co. has sold its longtime insurance subsidiary, Northwest Farmer-Stockman Inc., to Dallas-based Integrity Marketing Group.

New hardware store planned in Airway Heights

Kalispel Tribe envisions Builders Supply as first step in larger retail development

November 23, 2021

Mike McLean

The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has partnered with Builders Supply Inc. to bring a planned new hardware, construction supply, and farm-and-ranch retail store to Airway Heights.

Employers can take steps to rebuild workforce

Many sidelined people expected to reemerge in growing job market

November 18, 2021

Kurt Walsdorf

As U.S. economic growth continues, industries from transportation, dining, housing, and manufacturing are adapting quickly to scale their operations up to pre-pandemic levels. But labor shortages driven by the pandemic are a fast-growing challenge

Business education in Spokane creates future leaders

Schools attract talent vital to vibrant economy

November 18, 2021

William Ramshaw

Access to a robust business education is vital to the development of our future business leaders, as well as keeping Spokane's economy vibrant. Part and parcel to accomplishing this is attracting both key talent as well as new businesses.

Professional development opportunities are available

They may look different looking into the future than before pandemic

November 18, 2021

RenÃ© Johnston

The past 19 months have had most of us spending our professional energy focused on stability and not necessarily growth. Given this particular focus, it is possible that professional growth and development for us as individuals, and perhaps

Idaho Forest Group apprenticeships help to expand skilled workforce

Lumber producer offers training to employees with 'aptitude to learn'

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

Millwrights, industrial electricians, and heavy-duty mechanics are in high demand at Idaho Forest Group's sawmills right now, says Marie Price, the lumber company's director of training and development.