Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.
John Lemus says he's always been outspoken about advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
His passion and candor launched his career in advocacy almost by accident.
Lemus himself has a developmental disability; he says his
Skils'kin, a Spokane-based nonprofit organization that provides jobs for people with disabilities, has acquired Fearless Endeavors LLC, a longtime Spokane window-cleaning company that does business as A&W Window Cleaning.
Brian Behler, CEO
Fledgling nicotine lozenge manufacturer Nic Nac Naturals LLC has leased a 6,500-square-foot building at 3703 E. Central, in northeast Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood.
The space will be used for manufacture of tobacco-free nicotine lozenges, Nic Nac
Where Maayan Gordon's curiosity and passions lead her, she follows.
The 30-year-old entrepreneur currently is involved in five businesses and maintains a thriving social media presence across several platforms.
Her ventures here include business coach
Kevin O'Connor has announced his pending retirement from the position of president and CEO at organ and tissue procurement organization LifeCenter Northwest, which is based in Bellevue and has an office in Spokane.
O'Connor, age 66, spent most of his
Spokane-based cybersecurity expert Heather Stratford has created a subscription-based microlearning cybersecurity and compliance training software platform company called Drip7 Inc.
Drip7 aims to train people on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
Demand for pet behavioral training services is higher than ever due to multiple factors, including an increase in pet adoptions and purchases in the pandemic era, canine training professionals here say.
Longtime Spokane law firm Witherspoon Kelley has announced it has acquired Yakima, Washington-based Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS.
The firms completed the transaction Sept. 1., and the Yakima office has changed its name to Witherspoon Kelley.
A 50-acre Post Falls development more than a decade in the making appears to be moving forward.
The Prairie Crossing development, which is expected to include multifamily residential, retail, medical office, and other commercial uses, is proposed at the
PrimeSource Credit Union, of Spokane, is working on a full renovation of its branch at 428 E. Third, east of downtown Spokane.
Permits have been issued for the project, and work has begun, says Annettee Babb, CEO of PrimeSource. Demolition of some