Maddie's Place has acquired its adjacent South Perry District property for $1 million. 

Hecla Mining Co. has named Rob Krcmarov as its next president and CEO.

Pete Taylor, co-founder of Spiceology Inc. has launched a new company using the successful marketing techniques employed during his time at the spice company. 

Community Colleges of Spokane plans to renovate its prominent Lodge building at the Spokane Falls Community College campus.

Since the Journal last visited with him nearly a decade ago, Berry Fowler, who perhaps is best known as the founder of the Sylvan Learning Centers franchise operation he sold in 1985, remains active with his executive coaching business school and a franchise consultancy.

Alexander Scott has been promoted by Mayor Lisa Brown to serve as city administrator for Spokane. 

Vandervert Hospitality Inc. has completed two west Spokane hotel renovation projects at the Hampton by Hilton Spokane Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport and has plans for improvement projects for two additional properties in the company's portfolio.