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Clearwater to acquire Georgia paperboard mill

$700M acquisition scheduled to be completed in Q2

February 21, 2024

Clearwater Paper Corp. has agreed to acquire Graphic Packaging Holding Co.'s paperboard manufacturing facility in Augusta, Georgia, in a transaction valued at $700 million.

Qualterra awarded grant to combat crop viruses

Ag-tech company's research to focus on high-end market

February 15, 2024

Erica Bullock

Qualterra's new research and development will support virus elimination in the horticulture industry.

City looks to raise awareness of tax credit

New Market program hasn't been used in Spokane since 2011

February 15, 2024

Dylan Harris

A city of Spokane event aims educate the community and spread awareness about the federal New Markets Tax Credit program.

Changes to Historic Davenport lobby considered

New bar envisioned; market, cafe eyes in retail space

February 15, 2024

Dylan Harris

Renovations being mulled at the Historic Davenport Hotel could include a bar in the main lobby, as well as a new market and café.

Office pace: Class A vacancies approach 20% in the Central Business District

Tenant mixes shift as hybrid work models, public safety influence market

February 15, 2024

Erica Bullock

Declining lease activity in the last five years is attributed to security concerns, parking expenses, and a hybrid workforce model.

Catching up with: AFCO Distribution & Milling 11 years after acquisition

Manufacturing, wholesale network division of co-op is seeing strong growth

February 15, 2024

Mike McLean

AFCO Milling & Distribution is seeing strong growth since Aslin-Finch Co. was acquired by Skagit Farmers Supply over a decade ago.

Five Takeaways: The Future of Downtown Spokane

with Emilie Cameron, president and CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership

February 15, 2024

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business hosted Emilie Cameron, president and CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, for its Elevating The Conversation podcast in an episode that was released earlier this month.

Jubilant HollisterStier opens new production line

With one expansion done, company begins to work on second, larger addition

February 15, 2024

Karina Elias

Jubilant HollisterStier has unveiled its new 50,000-square-foot, $92 million expansion at its Spokane plant and has started work on an even larger expansion.

Hot pot restaurant opens in Spokane Valley

New eatery launched by Mongolian BBQ owner

February 15, 2024

Dylan Harris

A new Vietnamese hot pot restaurant has opened in Spokane Valley on East Sprague.

Meet & Greet: Alicia Thompson Administrative Officer, Spokane Regional Health District

February 15, 2024

Karina Elias

Alicia Thompson, who began her career at Spokane Regional Health District over 20 years ago before leaving to pursue public health leadership, has returned to lead the organization.