Self-described equipment and operations nerd Trace Miller, a 2024 Journal of Business Rising Star, has developed a concept for healthy fast food that he hopes to franchise and build up to 1,000 locations in 10 years.

Some independent community pharmacies are thriving through expanded clinical services and service areas in Eastern Washington, while some large retail chain pharmacies are confronting headwinds, namely bankruptcies and store closures.

Noticing a lack of services in the skin care industry for people of color, Abigail Palacios took on specialized training to learn how to treat a neglected group of people and opened her business, Chicana Esthetics LLC. 

In just a few years, Erin Peterson has built a popular multimedia platform that continues to grow, making her a 2024 Spokane Journal of Business Rising Star. 

Melissa Green has become the Davenport Collection's vice president and area managing director, following a 26-year career in hospitality. In her new role, she hopes to staff the five-hotel collection to its pre-pandemic levels by 2025. 

Sigrid Houske, 27, opened Bru Coffee Hause at 9803 N. Division, in North Spokane, earlier this month.

Numerous national companies have set up shop or expressed interest in expanding to Liberty Lake along the south side of the freeway in 2024.