Technology

Sparks Weekend to attract 30-plus competitors

Three-day event to be held in University District

November 9, 2023

More than 30 competitors are signed up to participate in this year’s Sparks Weekend, an annual three-day event that provides Inland Northwest entrepreneurs with a space to pitch their business ideas.

Adviser AI: Technology’s role in financial management

Machine learning expected to assist, not threaten, say INW investment managers

November 9, 2023

Dylan Harris

As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, it’s expected to improve efficiency for financial advisers, allowing them more time to build relationships with their clients, some advisers here say.

Key Tronic lays off over 100 workers companywide

Lapse viewed as short term by manufacturer, analyst

November 9, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based Key Tronic Corp. has reported a reduction in workforce of over 100 employees in the U.S. and Mexico in its recently released earnings report for the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year.

Selkirk Pharma raises $24M in seed funding

Spokane-based startup has plans for two more West Plains facilities

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

Selkirk Pharma Inc., the Spokane-based manufacturer of injectable drug products, raised $24.1 million in seed funding from undisclosed investors on Sept. 6, according to data from PitchBook, a proprietary market data software subscription platform.

Intermax Networks to expand services to Lincoln County

Cd'A high-speed internet provider to add hundreds of customers by year-end

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based NewMax LLC, which does business as Intermax Networks, is expanding its coverage area into to Lincoln County, Washington, says Jame Davis, sales and marketing manager for the company. 'It will be our first time expanding our

Inflation act might put life science research at risk

Balance of cost controls, support for medical innovation said to be key to remaining on cutting edge

September 28, 2023

Katrina Rogers

Spokane is just beginning to realize its potential as a regional hub of life science industry innovation, particularly emphasizing new therapeutic discoveries to combat complex

Key Tronic Corp. reports record annual income

Manufacturer here benefits from work leaving China

September 28, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based electronic manufacturing services company Key Tronic Corp. has reported record annual revenue for fiscal year 2023, with sales totaling $588.1 million, an 11% increase compared with year- earlier revenue.

2023 Rising Star Ryan Arnold: Startup mindset leads to global focus

Entrepreneurship advocate returns to his green roots

September 14, 2023

Dylan Harris

Ryan Arnold has channeled his passion, breadth of knowledge, and interpersonal skillset to make a positive impact on not only the Inland Northwest, but the entire world, some of his peers say. Arnold, 39, is the Coeur d'Alene-based vice president of

Spokane engineer rolls out new 'backsaver' invention

Medical device designed to load, unload patients needing air ambulance

September 14, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Critical Airlift Safe Loader LLC has created the Helicopter Air Ambulance Backsaver, a new medical device, to help medical staff reduce injuries and load patients on and off helicopter air ambulances more safely, says the company's

Treasury4 raises $20M in new capital

Fintech startup secures what's believed to be largest VC investment in INW this year

September 14, 2023

Karina Elias

Treasure4 Inc., a Spokane-based fintech company that offers tools and software for treasury and finance practitioners, has raised $20 million in series A funding. Tom Simpson, CEO of Spokane-based Ignite Northwest and president of the Spokane Angel