Many architects here who operate solo or with only two licensed designers say they're busier with projects this year than they were in 2010, despite widespread competition for the few available jobs.Some of those architects say they've made has

GeoEngineers Inc., which has operated a Spokane office for 20 years, is seeing a rise in work and revenues and is looking to add to its staff, its principals here say.The Seattle-based firm has a staff here of 25 people, up one from last year. a

Phil DiPofi has been president and CEO of Spokane-based Northwest Farm Credit Services for less than a year, but he says he's already feeling pretty settled in and optimistic about the outlook for the federally chartered ag-lending very bullish a a

When you think of life insurance, you may think of it in its most basic fundamental form—the kind that pays off the mortgage, covers funeral expenses, and can provide income to those you love. But what about in the business setting? That's

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs home-loan program is gaining in popularity among people eligible for it, mostly because it's one of few remaining options for zero-down-payment, fixed-rate mortgages, lenders here say.Jackie Cardle, real at

One crash course for many college students isn't listed on a class schedule. As they enter higher education, they're often for the first time managing thousands of dollars from financial aid, or even a family-supplied stash for the administrators a