Pearson Packaging Systems, a longtime West Plains-based maker of packaging machinery, says that after investing heavily in product development in recent years, its now looking at ways to market those products aggressively as it seeks to grow in a

The Spokane Public Facilities District has decided to move ahead with plans to develop a master plan for the block south of its convention facilities, amidst controversy surrounding its attempts to acquire that land. At the PFD board meeting to

The Washington state Department of Health has scheduled two public hearings later this month regarding the proposed sale of Empire Health Services, of Spokane, to Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems Inc.The meetings will focus on the

Sacred Heart Medical Center & Childrens Hospital says the recent launch of Providence Heart & Vascular Institute of Spokane and acquisition of a big cardiovascular practice here are part of an effort to make sure it stays on the cutting edge of a

The city of Spokane Valley is moving forward with plans for a new city center, although the recent economic slowdown, particularly in the real estate sector, is slowing its efforts.Since the city incorporated in 2003, officials there have been

Spokane-based Corkery & Jones Benefits Inc., doing business as Moloney+ ONeill Benefits, says its merging with Benefax Inc., another insurance brokerage here.The merger, which is expected to close July 1, will add roughly 150 insured to in

Spokanes small, yet thriving film industry is nowhere near as big as Hollywoods, but is pouring a substantial amount of money into the regions economy. Millions of dollars are spent to produce movies here each year, though little of it by

The Center of Occupational Health & Education at St. Lukes Rehabilitation Institute here says a recent study shows its efforts have reduced the cost and duration of workers compensation claims considerably since it began operations five years a

A New Mexico-based company plans to develop a Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in Spokane Valley at a cost of $11 million.The 106-room hotel will be located on the south side of east Indiana Avenue, just east of a Hooters restaurant and across the a

Catholic Charities Spokane says its renovating a medical office building on the lower South Hill in a nearly $5 million project that will allow it to consolidate most of its programs under one roof.The nonprofit plans to use the structure, at