Spokane-based manufacturers have increased their workforces steadily, bucking national trends for automation, and investing further in growth and expansion. 

Wilbert Precast Inc. is continuing to grow and diversify its product line as the Spokane-based concrete manufacturer nears 120 years in business.

A membership-based big-box retailer appears to be planning a new store and gas station in Liberty Lake.

Kimco Realty Corp. has announced two new tenants at Franklin Park Commons shopping center, in Spokane.

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is developing a 60-unit senior residential complex, at 8001 E. Broadway, in Spokane Valley.

The Journal of Business hosted Grant Forsyth, chief economist for Avista Corp., for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

Jenni Martin has been selected as president of Spokane Community College following a yearlong interim period in which she was the acting president. 

Cigar House LLC, a new specialty smoke shop in North Spokane, opened last month at 7314 N. Division, next to Northwest Seed & Pet.

The roughly 7,000 square feet of unused office space at the Lolo Lofts in downtown Spokane's west end are being converted into seven loft-style apartments.