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Total employment increases in Spokane MSA

December 24, 2024

The number of jobs in the Spokane area inched upward in November, as did the unemployment rate, according to preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department.

Habit Burger & Grill proposed on West Plains

California-based franchise previously considered location in North Spokane

December 19, 2024

Dylan Harris

Habit Burger & Grill may soon enter the Spokane market, a predevelopment conference application on file with the city shows.

Garland Growth: Housing projects in historic district bring anticipation, anxiety over parking

Construction underway for housing projects that will include combined 104 living units

December 19, 2024

Dylan Harris

A pair of housing projects soon will turn the Garland District into a case study examining the effects of the city’s decision to remove minimum parking requirements for new developments.

Thrive International envisions 48-unit project on North Side

Work to start by next spring on project valued at up to $9M

December 19, 2024

Karina Elias

Construction is expected to begin by early spring on a multifamily affordable housing project at 6980 N. Nevada.

CarbonQuest partners with Icelandic tech company

Spokane Valley company expects to grow more quickly in new alliance

December 19, 2024

Karina Elias

CarbonQuest has partnered with an Icelandic company that has technology that can turn CO2 into stone within two years, to accelerate the rate of emissions reduction across North America.

Catching up with: Jobs Plus, now known as CdAEDC

Business advocacy group aims to promote expansion of higher-paying jobs

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

The Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit originally known as Jobs Plus, which was formed in 1987 to help diversify the economy in Kootenai County, has become more selective in business recruitment and more involved in housing and labor issues in recent years.

Journal names its 25 People of Influence in 2025

Honorees to be recognized at Jan. 23 event

December 19, 2024

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 25 People of Influence in 2025 awards.

Rate of construction salary growth to slow in new year

Alternative compensation strategies reflect industry pressure

December 19, 2024

Erica Bullock

Construction industry wage growth is expected to grow at a rate greater than inflation, but at a slower rate than seen in previous years.

Five Takeaways: 2025 Economic Outlook

With Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton

December 19, 2024

Linn Parish

In early December, the Journal of Business hosted Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.