POST FALLSGary Makis scientific research center here is a lot like that ubiquitous ad campaign of a few years ago: The center doesnt make computer chips, it makes them more compact, less-power hungry, and more radiation-tolerant. Makis

Spun off from Telect Inc. three years ago, Logan Industries Inc. has had to grow up quickly.During the past 18 months, the Spokane contract manufacturer has seen its revenues plummet by half, has slashed its work force by roughly two-thirds, a

A key Avista Corp. executive says he likes the Spokane companys chances of coming out well when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission completes an investigation of alleged misconduct.The executive, Avistas Kelly Nor-wood, vice president

Lumber Yard Investments LLC, of Spokane, is developing a seventh building in its Pinecroft Business Park, which is located near Mirabeau Point in the Spokane Valley.The company started work on the $1 million office building earlier this month,

The Community Health Association of Spokane (CHAS), a nonprofit provider of medical and dental care to low-income residents here, has agreed to buy the former Saturn of Spokane dealership property at 1007 W. Second.Peg Hopkins, CHASs CEO, the

Genesis Technologies LLC, a small startup company here, is working to develop a methanol-to-hydrogen fuel processor that would be used in portable fuel-cell power systems designed for military field applications.Genesis landed a contract in to

Spokane developer Pete Rayner is negotiating to buy the historic Glover Mansion, on Spokanes South Hill, and already is operating it as a wedding and events facility.Rayner says he took over operation of the mansion at the end of August under

Lifestream Technologies Inc., of Post Falls, says the big Rite Aid Corp. drug-store chain has agreed to distribute its home cholesterol monitor and should have the units on its shelves in time for holiday sales. All of Rite Aids 3,600 stores

Two hefty draft documents that most Spokane-area business owners probably know little about could raise the costs of dealing with storm-water runoff regulations beginning next year, some reviewers of the documents say.The documents, which about

Look at the top of a can of green beans or a box of macaroni at Bargain Giant Foods, and youll see something you wont likely see at a supermarket: a price. Theres no fancy electronic price-scanning equipment at this northeast Spokane mark