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Inland Northwest grocers ramp up remodels

Seven stores to update, add time-saving features

May 19, 2022

At least five stores that sell groceries in Spokane County are moving forward with plans to update and remodel seven buildings in projects valued at over $14 million, public records show. Design plans for the tenant improvements show a trend of adding

Mercer's Mission: Cross-laminated timber maker plans $50M in upgrades

Less than a year after buying shuttered Katerra plant, manufacturer looks to increase production

May 19, 2022

Karina Elias

Less than a year after buying the shuttered Katerra plant in Spokane Valley, Mercer Mass Timber LLC plans to invest $50 million in capital projects at the cross-laminated timber factory over the next two years.

Downtown Spokane Partnership names new CEO

Former Sacramento executive to become organization's sixth leader

May 11, 2022

Staff Report

The Downtown Spokane Partnership has named Emilie Cameron as its new president and CEO.

Guest Commentary: How is your company taking on challenge of labor scarcity?

Best Places deadline nears â€¦

May 5, 2022

Paul Read

It's becoming clear that the tightening labor market we all have been feeling may well be here to stay, and perhaps even worsen, as fundamental demographic shifts manifest themselves and labor participation rates continue to be disturbingly low.

The Journal's View: Celebrate past leaders while challenging their successors

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May 5, 2022

Staff Report

As the Journal celebrates its 2022 class of Business Icons, it's a good time to reflect on the critical work of past leaders whose hard work contributed to make the Inland Northwest the thriving hub it is today.

Century West grows with rural challenges

Century West helps communities obtain funding for projects

May 5, 2022

Karina Elias

Century West Engineering Corp. has been seeing steady growth in the Pacific Northwest in recent years, providing small municipalities and airports with its technical services as well assisting in obtaining public funding for their projects,

Bernardo|Wills shifts to new structure, governance

Succession, rebrand plan focuses on firm's sectors

May 5, 2022

Virginia Thomas

After more than 30 years in business, Bernardo|Wills Architects PC is changing its leadership, organization style, name, and branding. Principal Dell Hatch, business manager Gretchen Renz, and associate principal Mike Stanicar will handle day-to-day

Cantarito to bring Mexican cuisine to Indian Trail

Menu to feature ceviche, traditional jarrito drink

May 5, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A Mexican restaurant featuring seafood dishes is expected to open this summer in the Sundance Plaza commercial development on Indian Trail Road, in northwest Spokane. Cantarito Mexican Restaurant is expected to open in July at 8801 N. Indian Trail,

Lack of homes is greatest obstacle to home buyers

Availability in Spokane among lowest in country

May 5, 2022

Eric Etzel

The lack of affordable homes is now the top obstacle holding back potential homebuyers of all races. That's the conclusion of a study of the obstacles to homeownership in a new report released by the National Association of Realtors.

LaunchPad INW to relaunch

Organization to host events, workshops

May 5, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A Spokane tech industry networking and events organization is being resurrected. LaunchPad Inland Northwest LLC, doing business as LaunchPad INW, has relaunched here and plans to host tech-centered events, publish newsletters, and facilitate networking,