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AgWest names new CEO

Bill Perry to succeed retiring top exec

August 7, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

AgWest Farm Credit has selected Bill Perry as its next president and CEO.

Avista reports uptick in earnings

Performance said to be in line with expectations

August 7, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Avista Corp. has reported second-quarter net income of $22.9 million, or 29 cents a diluted share, up from the year-earlier quarter.

Spokane business advocates file Supreme Court brief

GSI, DSP argue in support of voter-approved camping ban

August 5, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Greater Spokane Incorporated and Downtown Spokane Partnership have filed a brief in support of upholding a voter-approved ban on camping in public places and preserving the local initiative process.

Topgolf may be coming to Liberty Lake

$25 million-plus facility could generate 250 jobs

August 5, 2024

Dylan Harris

A Topgolf venue is being considered in Liberty Lake, along Country Vista Drive just south of Interstate 90.

Big Lots to close North Spokane store

Nearly 300 others on chopping block nationwide

August 2, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Big Lots plans to close its Spokane store among nearly 300 planned closures nationwide.

New Spokane Business Association names first CEO

Former city CFO selected to head organization

August 1, 2024

Mike McLean

The recently formed Spokane Business Association has named Gavin Cooley, former longtime chief financial officer for the city of Spokane, as its first CEO.

Rosauers acquires grocery store in Twisp

Supermarket chain announces additional projects in Montana

August 1, 2024

Dylan Harris

Rosauers Supermarkets Inc. has acquired Hank’s Harvest Foods, in Twisp, Washington, bringing the Spokane-based grocer’s total store count to 24.

Spokane's cost of living drops below average

Stabilization of housing market likely primary factor, experts say

August 1, 2024

Dylan Harris

For the first time since 2018, Spokane’s cost-of-living index has dropped below the average of more than 250 metropolitan areas.

Seattle firm buys Providence Medical Center

Leasable space is now available after 20 years off market

August 1, 2024

Erica Bullock

Providence Medical Center building has been purchased for $5.9 million by Seattle-based BearRock Investments LLC.

Catching up with Valley manufacturer Waterglider

Company expands far beyond making its flagship pillows

August 1, 2024

Mike McLean

Spokane Valley-based Waterglider LLC, which originally was an online seller of mediation pillows, now makes and sells more than 250 distinct products.