People who worked and did business with prominent Spokane developer Richard 'Dick” Vandervert remember him for being a sharp dealmaker and community leader who treated everyone with the same level of respect.

Before Sandy Williams' tragic death in a plane crash last September, the social activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and executive director of the Carl Maxey Center planned to relaunch The Black Lens newspaper this February.

Spokane Valley-based manufacturer Hotstart Inc., which does business as Hotstart Thermal Management, is planning for a big year of development and growth following its recent acquisition of Tampa, Florida-based engine heating company

Liberty Lake-based HUB Sports Center is planning a $24 million facilities expansion, says Phil Champlin, executive director of the nonprofit sports venue. Champlin says plans for development are still in the early phases, and details will be

A vibrant community requires a vibrant economy. Economic development gives the community a say in how the economy grows. What does the future of economic development hold for the Spokane region? We don't have a crystal ball, but what we can do is

Earlier this fall, I was invited to moderate a panel at the Journal of Business's Workforce Summit exploring long-term solutions to current workforce issues. My final question to the group, which included Gonzaga President Dr. Thayne McCulloh

Like many urban centers across the globe, downtown Spokane was gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace in early 2020. Office vacancies reached record lows. Employers were expanding. New housing projects were under construction, and unparalleled civic

The recent pandemic reminded us just how critical energy is to the lives and livelihoods of so many. Through these uncertain times, we, at Avista, have kept people warm and safe, and we've kept our economy rolling during a period when businesses have be

The Spokane region is well poised for a dramatic increase in the number of new startups and emerging companies over the next five to 10 years. My view is supported by the several work/life attributes the region offers, the shift to remote or hybrid work

We've all heard the story about the frog in a pot of water. Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. Drop a frog in tepid water that slowly boils, and it won't realize the danger until it's too late. When it comes to civil discourse in