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BuyWander plans move to larger facility

Young company to relocate for second time this year

July 17, 2024

BuyWander Inc., the Spokane-based online auction company that does business as Wander, plans to move to larger quarters later this month.

Anthony's Restaurants acquires Churchill's Steakhouse

Restaurant founder, longtime operator plans to retire

July 15, 2024

Dylan Harris

Anthony’s Restaurants has acquired Churchill’s Steakhouse, located at 165 S. Post, in Spokane.

'Bad actor' lawsuit against Hecla dismissed

Company plans to advance Montana project under continued opposition

July 11, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

A “bad actor” lawsuit filed against Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. by a coalition of tribes and environmental groups has been voluntarily dismissed.

Spokane-area supermarkets to change hands

Proposed transaction one piece of Kroger's planned Albertsons acquisition

July 10, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Two Spokane-area supermarkets are expected to change hands as part of a divestiture related to Kroger Co.'s planned acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons Companies Inc.

Selkirk Pharma names new CEO

Industry veteran to replace company founder in role

July 9, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Selkirk Pharma Inc. has named Colleen Dixon as its new CEO, the company announced in a release earlier today, July 9.

Spokane mayor proposes sales-tax increase

Community safety proposal slated for November ballot

July 8, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing a sales-tax increase that's due to appear on the general-election ballot in November.

URM Foods CEO to retire next year

Sprinkle to step down at 50-year career in grocery industry

July 8, 2024

Staff Report

URM Foods Inc. CEO Ray Sprinkle plans to retire in the summer of 2025, the Spokane-based, member-owned grocery distributor has announced.

Matt's Place presents inaugural innovation, design showcase

Proceeds to directly benefit people with ALS and their families

July 3, 2024

Erica Bullock

Matt's Place Foundation Inc. is turning attention to the greater need for accessible housing in the Inland Northwest through an inaugural showcase event, dubbed Matt's Place Summit: Innovation + Design Showcase.

Former Lee & Hayes execs launch Moat Metrics

Company acquires technology assets from global insurance company

July 3, 2024

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based Moat Metrics Inc. has acquired technology assets from Chicago-based global insurance giant Aon PLC.

Treasury4 becomes U.S. Bank partner

Fintech startup expects to form similar relationship with other banks

July 3, 2024

Karina Elias

Treasury4 has landed a significant partnership with a national financial institution that will open the door for more growth and visibility for the Spokane startup.