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Investment in Idaho startups increases

Panhandle sees strong private placement activity

May 20, 2021

A new Idaho Technology Council report found capital activity in Idaho exceeded $5.2 billion in 2020. North Idaho alone had 10 mergers and acquisitions, 26 private-placement deals, and one public offering last year for a total volume of $164.3 million.

Whitworth students develop Camp Kesem chapter

Organizers hope to offer first camp in summer '22

May 20, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A Whitworth University student duo has founded a local chapter of a national organization that trains college students to create free, weeklong camps for children whose parents have cancer.

Northwest Offset plans to expand in changing market

Presses at new Valley site increase versatility

May 20, 2021

Craig Howard

When CBS Sports was looking for an opening to its preview of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship between Gonzaga University and Baylor last month, Northwest Offset Printing got the call.

Many nonprofits stay afloat with PPP

Some seek loan forgiveness; others receive it

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Applying for a nearly $2 million federally backed Paycheck Protection Program loan to help cover payroll presented an unprecedented shift in The way Arc of Spokane operates, its executive director says.

Bellwether Brewing owners to develop mixed-use Hillyard building

Restaurants & Retail

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Lack of consistent adult interaction as an at-home father fueled the drive for Dave Musser and his wife, Bri Musser, to launch Bellwether Brewing six years ago at 2019 N. Monroe, near their north Spokane home.

Artisans moves office, looks to increase employees

Labor demand leads to referral increases

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A spike in demand for employment services has led Spokane-based nonprofit Artisans to increase its North Side office space and bring on more staff. Work is underway on the organization's new 3,000-square-foot location, at 220 W. Francis, where

Former Les Schwab Tires store to be converted into retail strip

Remodel slated to be completed in August

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

The owner of the former Les Schwab Tire Center near downtown Spokane says he plans to convert the site into a modern retail center. Site plans on file with the city show the nearly 7,500-square-foot building at 101 W. Second will be renovated

Cantus plans Airdome Northwest practice facility

40K-square-foot structure planned in East Spokane

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Longtime Spokane-area commercial real estate broker Dan Cantu plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot airdome in the Hillyard neighborhood for sports teams to practice in during inclement weather.

Parting Thoughts with Architect West's Scott Fischer

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May 20, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Scott Fischer has spent nearly 40 years of his 45-year career working at Coeur d'Alene-based Architects West Inc. In that time, he's been involved with dozens of projects in North Idaho and Eastern Washington and rose to become president

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Manufacturer inks joint development agreement with French conglomerate

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is 'laser focusedâ€ on the commercialization of its technology