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Five Takeaways: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Inland Northwest in 2024

with Kitara Johnson-Jones, chief people officer of Excelsior Wellness

January 18, 2024

The Journal of Business hosted Kitara Johnson-Jones, chief people officer at Excelsior Wellness, for its Elevating The Conversation podcast in an episode that was released earlier this month.

Overcast Innovations partners with ceiling company

Armstrong World also acquires minority stake in McKinstry subsidiary

January 18, 2024

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Overcast Innovations LLChas formed a partnership with a Pennsylvania-based ceiling product maker.

The Native Project expands plans for West Central youth center

Despite higher price tag, $11.6M development is nearly fully funded

January 18, 2024

Erica Bullock

The Native Project development will be 2,300 square feet larger and 46% more expensive than original youth center plans.

Avista Stadium upgrades reach the middle innings

Spokane Indians Baseball Club to enter final year to complete MLB-required upgrades

January 18, 2024

Karina Elias

Upgrades to Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians Baseball Club, are underway, with some improvements to be completed before and during the 2024 minor league season.

Spokane Valley roads budget boosted with new fee

$20 vehicle registration tax will add $2.8M for projects in first 12 months

January 18, 2024

Erica Bullock

A sustainable revenue source for Spokane Valley road maintenance has been approved to go into effect this July.

Shining light on solar panel installation practices

Dishonest sales tactics, improper installations increase calls for consumer protections

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Concerns over unethical sales tactics and improper installations in the solar panel industry have ushered in proposed legislation for consumer protections.

Fund launched to preserve nonprofit buildings in Spokane

Schools, churches among buildings that will qualify

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Spokane Preservation Advocates has launched a new fund to cover the cost of adding buildings owned by nonprofits to the Spokane Register of Historic Places.