Plans to redevelop the 56-year-old Northwest Microfilm warehouse building, located at 441 W. Sharp, have changed to residential use from a bar and restaurant concept, says Jordan Tampien, a Spokane real estate developer and owner of 4 Degrees Real Estate.

Businesses and nonprofits that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices should take steps to ensure that such principles are present throughout operations, some experts here say. Blending DEI into every facet of an organization ensures that

People who worked and did business with prominent Spokane developer Richard 'Dick” Vandervert remember him for being a sharp dealmaker and community leader who treated everyone with the same level of respect.

Before Sandy Williams' tragic death in a plane crash last September, the social activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and executive director of the Carl Maxey Center planned to relaunch The Black Lens newspaper this February.

Spokane Valley-based manufacturer Hotstart Inc., which does business as Hotstart Thermal Management, is planning for a big year of development and growth following its recent acquisition of Tampa, Florida-based engine heating company

Liberty Lake-based HUB Sports Center is planning a $24 million facilities expansion, says Phil Champlin, executive director of the nonprofit sports venue. Champlin says plans for development are still in the early phases, and details will be

A vibrant community requires a vibrant economy. Economic development gives the community a say in how the economy grows. What does the future of economic development hold for the Spokane region? We don't have a crystal ball, but what we can do is

Earlier this fall, I was invited to moderate a panel at the Journal of Business's Workforce Summit exploring long-term solutions to current workforce issues. My final question to the group, which included Gonzaga President Dr. Thayne McCulloh

Like many urban centers across the globe, downtown Spokane was gaining momentum at an unprecedented pace in early 2020. Office vacancies reached record lows. Employers were expanding. New housing projects were under construction, and unparalleled civic

The recent pandemic reminded us just how critical energy is to the lives and livelihoods of so many. Through these uncertain times, we, at Avista, have kept people warm and safe, and we've kept our economy rolling during a period when businesses have be