Manufacturing

McKinstry to relocate its fabrication facility

Medical school building planned at company's light industrial complex

September 26, 2019

Seattle-based McKinstry Co. says it's looking to secure a new location for its fabrication shop that occupies the site where the company plans to build a new medical school building.

Mullen Technologies seeks more time for West Plains plant

Deadline extended into March for young maker of electric luxury cars

September 26, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Brea, California-based Mullen Technologies Inc. continues its drive toward establishing its high-end electric-car assembly and research facility on the West Plains.

2019 Rising Stars James Krejci

VP builds connections through podcast series

September 12, 2019

Sandra Hosking

It's not just about the numbers for banker James Krejci. It's about the relationships. 'You have to be able to manage the interaction with customers and the people side of it, but in order to do it very well, you have to understand the numbers side

Glucose Revival reloads after successful launch

Necklaces for diabetics sold out in a month after hitting market

September 12, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Selling out of your product barely a month in to launch signals you may be on to something. Kris Maynard, the founder of Spokane startup Glucose Revival, says the company is again selling its glucose gel alert necklaces for people with diabetes on its

2019 Rising Stars: Spencer Williams

Young leader captains company during evolution

September 12, 2019

Kevin Blocker

One could question the validity of a person being called a rising star when they're shooting up the ranks of a family business. But when the trajectory continues after the business is acquired and then merged with another company, well, such questions

110-acre Abbott Grove Commerce Park eyed on West Plains

Envisioned complex could accommodate 59 buildings in future

September 12, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Cheyenne, Wyoming-based Mons Terram LLC is eying a new 110-acre light industrial park, tentatively named the Abbott Grove Commerce Park, on the West Plains. The complex is to be located to the south of Interstate 90, on vacant land just north

Portland-based printer acquires Target Media Northwest

Company to operate as Signature Graphics

August 15, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Signature Graphics Inc., a Portland-based commercial printer, has acquired Target Media Northwest, the Spokane-based commercial printing and mailing services company that publishes Wheel Deals and Nickel Nik publications.

Production Academy celebrates class graduation

Students raise money for EV High School, receive scholarships for college

August 15, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Production & Manufacturing Academy graduated its inaugural class of 20 high school students this month. The academy, which started in July, is an intensive training program for students across Spokane and Kootenai counties to gain first-hand

Spokane-area printers adapt to changing times with new presses

Despite shifts, demand remains in niche markets

August 15, 2019

Sandra Hosking

As demand increases for digital communication and advertising as well as online printing services, two companies here say there's still a need for commercially printed materials as well.

Tamarack Aerospace receives financing, resumes sales

Aerospace company's plan receives court approval

August 15, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group has taken its latest step in its reorganization following the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid-June, with the authorization by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to accept $1.95 million in