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Tractor Beverage raises $18.5 million in VC capital

North Idaho company distributes organic drinks exclusively to restaurants

May 7, 2020

A specialty soda company based in Dalton Gardens has raised $18.5 million in venture capital funding. According to proprietary market data software subscription platform PitchBook, Tractor Beverages Inc. raised the funding as a combination of equity

Spiceology secures $2 million in new funding

Cash infusion to be used to enhance marketing efforts

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spokane spices and rub company Spiceology has secured $2 million in a round of funding. Spiceology, located east of downtown at 715 E. Sprague, will dedicate a significant portion of funding to its continued marketing efforts, says company CEO

Stay Alfred eyes August restart

Management studying 'strategic reductions'

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Short-term rental company Stay Alfred Inc., of Spokane Valley, plans to continue operating but will do so with a reduced staff and smaller national footprint of units, according to a spokeswoman speaking on the company's behalf.

Around Town

Real Estate Transactions and Other Business Moves in the Inland Northwest

May 7, 2020

Staff Report

Tacoma-based Hendrickson Parkview LLC has purchased as an investment the 36,300-square-foot multitenant Franklin Medical Center, at 220 E. Rowan. Joel Crosby, of Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, handled the transaction.

SPVV strives to enhance environments

Design firm uses holistic approach to make use of landscape features

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

As one of the founding partners of SPVV Landscape Architects, Tom Sherry says in some regards, the firm may not be where it is today were it not for his former mentor at another firm.

Strata's overhaul bring higher revenue, better retention

Geotech company turned to employees for direction

May 7, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Geotechnical and construction engineering firm Strata Inc. has been overhauling its leadership and culture for the past three years, and recently-promoted chief operating officer Paxton Anderson says the company is starting to see an improvement

Kevin BlockerInland Northwest Aerospace Consortium chairman Mark Norton says the group will continue to collaborate with others to attract manufacturers.

INWAC keeps sights set on top-tier manufacturers

COVID-19 outbreak tempers expectations

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium remains undeterred in its work to try to lure a major aerospace manufacturer to the West Plains, INWAC chairman Mark Norton says.

Tamarack Aerospace looks to bolster sales, keep employees

Company contends 2019 financial hardships gave tools to endure outbreak

May 7, 2020

Natasha Nellis

As the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on businesses, some are offering incentives to draw customers back to their industries and keep employees working.

MultiCare shuffles Spokane leadership team

Valley hospital's Repetti moves into new dual role

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Tacoma, Washington-based MultiCare Health System has made a series of changes to its Spokane-area leadership team.

Spokane Gymnastics acquires Northwest Gymnastics Academy

Purchase involves Pines facility, hiring of founders

May 7, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Gymnastics has acquired Northwest Gymnastics Academy and is expanding into that company's former space at 11712 E. Montgomery, in Spokane Valley.