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2025 People of Influence: Indy Dehal, ALSC Architects President and CEO

January 30, 2025

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2025 People of Influence: David R. Black, NAI Black and Black Realty Management CEO

January 30, 2025

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2025 People of Influence: Carla Cicero, Numerica Credit Union President and CEO

January 30, 2025

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2025 People of Influence: Ashley Blake, Spokane Sports CEO

January 30, 2025

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2025 People of Influence: Brooke Baker Spink, Baker Construction & Development Inc. CEO

January 30, 2025

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Spokane Valley City Hall legal dispute ends

Council approves final settlement regarding building's construction repairs

January 29, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Valley City Council approved on Tuesday an $11.75 million settlement from Meridian Construction, the contractor behind the construction of Spokane Valley City Hall.

MultiCare names new Deaconess, Valley president

Wade Hunt to fill position previously held by Greg Repetti

January 29, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Wade Hunt has been named president of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley hospitals, succeeding Greg Repetti, who had held the position since 2020 until retiring in October.

Spokane-area job count ticks upward

Unemployment rate takes a jump

January 28, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Total jobs in the Spokane area edged upward in December, while the unemployment rate also rose, according to preliminary data from two reports issued by the Washington state Employment Security Department.

Spokane DoubleTree property changes hands in $35M transaction

New ownership group plans 'significant investment' in downtown property

January 21, 2025

Erica Bullock

DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center hotel was purchased for $35 million in December by Spokane Hotel LLC.

Schweitzer Engineering Labs makes leadership changes

Two executives promoted while founder focuses on mentor, inventor roles

January 17, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Two Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. executives have been promoted while the company founder intends to focus on mentoring and driving innovation.