Fifteen years ago, Summer Hightower was selling her “handmade adornments” out of a vintage suitcase at roller derbies. 

The Journal sat down with new Spokane Business Association President Brad Barnett to learn more about his background, the direction of the association, and some of the hot-button issues with which he's involved.

Projects are underway at Gonzaga University's Integrated STEM Complex where the university is investing nearly $3 million to update and modernize biomedical science, informatics, and research lab space at the heart of its campus in Spokane.

Brennen Chasse, founder of Spokane-based architecture company Studio Ascent, says there’s currently a push for high-end design residential properties.

What began as a small group of marketing professionals from a handful of companies has evolved into a 100-member nonprofit that serves the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

If you ask former Inland Imaging CEO Steve Duvoisin how he got his start with the company in 1984, he will give you a humble answer.

Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, a newly registered veteran-owned business, has spent decades balancing a career in the U.S. Navy and planning some of the most recognizable parks and neighborhoods in the Inland Northwest. 

Work begat work throughout Ron Sims' architectural career, and while his design DNA is intertwined in some of Spokane's most recognizable structures, he reflects as fondly on the relationships formed during his 40-year career as he does the resulting projects.

There’s no telling what Spokane’s minor-league sports scene would look like today if not for Bobby Brett.

Kevin Twohig’s career arguably could be viewed as a string of serendipitous events that ultimately led to his lauded 16-year tenure as CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District.