Meridian Construction Inc., of Spokane Valley, has started work on a $1.1 million hangar remodel at the Spokane International Airport to accommodate some Horizon Air operations. The airline plans to use the upgraded 32,000-square-foot hangar for
With recent increases in duty-free exemptions and an exchange rate that has remained relatively stable, Canadian tourism traffic reportedly is on the rise this year.Dana Haynes, communication director for Visit Spokane, says that duty-free for a
Improving the appearance along Interstate 90 off-ramps is an idea that has idled on the wish lists of some Spokane-area business and city leaders for years. Now, key players in cities along the corridor are working together to move the idea into to
Spokane-area school and business leaders are working jointly this year to expand education programs aimed at steering more youth toward math- and science-related careers.The heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has
Spokane County is one of two in Washington state that doesn't have a port district, and Greater Spokane Incorporated is exploring anew-nearly three decades after an unsuccessful bid-whether one should be created here. GSI President and CEO Rich
Aug. 27 / Raceway oval operator shuts downFull Blown Promotions, subcontract operator of the oval track at the Spokane County Raceway on the West Plains, closed its doors in the wake of a dispute with Raceway Investments LLC, the main operator a
Meetings & EventsVisit Spokane will host The Big Meeting: Annual Meeting and Marketing Outlook Forum 2012 on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 7 to 9:30 a.m., at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Berkeley Young, nationally travel
David H. Koch, executive vice president and part-owner of Koch Industries Inc., which claims to be one of America's largest privately held companies, earlier this year committed $10 million to the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at The Mount Sinai in
National insurer launches its philanthropic program, partnering with nonprofits
August 16, 2012
At its annual meeting of more than 10,000 financial representatives and staff members last month, Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. announced a new multiyear philanthropic program to fight childhood cancer. The effort, the a
Along with private-sector funds, money will be used to benefit low-income areas
August 16, 2012
The Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) has selected four experienced grant makers to receive $8 million intended to help organizations improve the lives of people in low-income communities.The Corporation for National and is a 5