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Mountain West Bank acquires Spokesman building in Cd'A

Four-story building eventually will become bank's new headquarters

August 15, 2024

Mountain West Bank has acquired the former Spokesman-Review building in Coeur d'Alene and plans to relocate its headquarters there in the next couple of years.

Napa Valley winemaker acquires majority stake in Dry Fly

Caymus Vineyards, Spokane distillery have collaborated for over a decade

August 13, 2024

Karina Elias

Dry Fly Distilling has sold a majority stake of the spirits company to Napa Valley, California-based winemaker, Caymus Vineyards.

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.