A hotbed of commercial development activity is happening on the West Plains this year including plans for new manufacturing plants, distribution centers, lodging options, and industrial facilities.

Brumback Real Estate & Construction is proposing a 76-unit apartment building on vacant land tucked between Interstate 90 and Sunset Boulevard in west Spokane.

Cone Ventures LLC, which does business as Electric Photoland, is the Journal's 2025 Small Business of the Year. 

Business magnate and philanthropist John Hemmingson says he has long had a vision to grow and share economic opportunities in the Inland Northwest communities in which he leads myriad entrepreneurial endeavors.

Immigration law firms and organizations have been hit with overwhelming requests for help and representation since the start of the new presidential administration. 

Kutak Rock LLP, a national law firm with a Spokane presence, is expecting continued growth following strong revenue last year at the local and national levels.

Idaho Central Credit Union has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Built To Move Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation has been selected as an Inland Northwest Business of the Year finalist. 

Liberty Lake-based HUB Sports Center is a finalist of the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.