This year already has been a big one for sporting events here in Spokane, and it's about to get bigger, says Eric Sawyer, CEO and president of the Spokane Sports Commission.
The Mango Tree Indian Kitchen & Tap House is slated to open by May in the 5,300-square-foot space occupied until recently by the Hills Restaurant & Lounge, at 401 W. Main, says Casey Garland, Mango Tree operations manager.
The Spice & Tea Exchange, a franchise with headquarters in Palm Harbor, Fla., has opened at 2061 N. Main, in Coeur d'Alene's Riverstone neighborhood. Occupying 1,260 square feet, the shop includes a tea bar, serving hot and cold teas.
Krista Sander opened Essential Soap & Supply LLC in November. Now, the soap shop owner and sole employee has reconstructed her soap line to include ingredients designed to be friendly to sensitive skin.
Longtime friends Judy Cash and Celeste Estrada have opened Fit Flavors LLP, a new service based in northwest Spokane that prepares and delivers fresh, made-from-scratch meals.
Spokane's Richard Pisani has created a fabric garment of sorts to block sports ticker scores for his wife, Theresa, who complained about game-score spoilers.
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest's annual budget has crested $20 million this year, thanks in large part to the addition of new facilities on Spokane's South Hill and in Sandpoint.
Meg Winchester has joined Visit Spokane, the region's convention and visitor bureau, on a high note.
As the organization's new president and CEO, her job will be to carry that tune into the following years.
Glover Mansion Events LLC, operator of Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, has purchased Bozzi Media's interest in the venue.
The transaction gives Glover Mansion Events, owned by Bob Adolfson, full control of the venue.
Browne's Boomtown Bistro LLC, a new breakfast and lunch nook, is now open in a converted Browne's Addition Victorian-style home that was built in 1901.
Browne's Boomtown Bistro owner Terri Adolfson says her husband, Jim Adolfson, is one of three