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Embrace Adaptation for post-pandemic recovery

Automation, outsourcing, simplifying tasks can aid growth in tough times

November 3, 2022

Before COVID-19 turned the whole world upside, some in the financial industry were preparing for the future. At Independent Wealth Connections, we started adapting six years ago. I wish I could say I had a crystal ball that predicted the ramifications o

AHBL moves to Chase Tower

New space allows for collaboration at engineering firm

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

AHBL Inc., a Tacoma, Washington-based structural and civil engineering fim, has moved its Spokane office to the third floor of the Chase Building, at 601 W. Main, in downtown Spokane, says Tim Hansen, AHBL's chief operating officer.

SquareKeg to Swim with Sharks

'Shark Tank' producers invite Spokane startup to appear this season

November 3, 2022

Karina Elias

On Friday, Nov. 11, Tim Loucks, founder of Square Keg LLC, will appear on ABC's 'Shark Tank,â€ a reality TV show in which budding entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to present their business ideas to the show's celebrity investors.

Mercer Global Advisors builds on Hart Capital's reputation

Former Spokane-based financial advisory firm expands service offerings under new ownership

November 3, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Since Hart Capital Advisors was acquired by Denver-based Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in the waning moments of 2020, the investment advising office has added an array of services.

Ron Sims reflects on architecture career

Former ALSC principal helped shape Spokane skyline for four decades

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

After a 40-year career as an architect and 22 years into his retirement, Ron Sims, former principal of ALSC Architects PS, says he's satisfied with the contributions he's made to commercial, educational, and government projects in the Spokane

Sandwich shop to open in former Azar's space

Menu at Zozo's to include old-style East Coast fare

November 3, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A sandwich shop named after the owners' family pet will occupy the former Azar's Restaurant building on north Monroe Street. Jennifer Hesseltine says she and her husband, Aaron, will open Zozo's Sandwich House, at 2501 N. Monroe, in December.

What's happening with: Imprezzio software company

Building sold; focus moves to motivational products subsidiary

November 3, 2022

Mike McLean

While the pyramid-shaped concrete building at 1520 W. Third on the west edge of downtown still has Imprezzio's name on it, the company hasn't occupied the building since the early days of COVID-19. Founded in Spokane 2004 by entrepreneurs

Golden Rule Brake shop to be built in Post Falls

New location scheduled to be operational in spring

November 3, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Evident 316 Inc., the Spokane-based vehicle-brakes service shop operator that does business as Golden Rule Brake, is expanding into Idaho. Dallas Low, third-generation owner of Golden Rule, says construction will begin in December on a

Parametrix's pipeline challenge

Engineering firm sends work to its other offices, competes for small pool of experienced talent

November 3, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane office of Seattle-based engineering company Parametrix Inc. is receiving more work than its staff here can handle and is having to share some of that work with its other offices. Roger Flint, chief operating officer at Parametrix, is based

Uptic Studios launches interior design company

Growing company plans to move to larger space

November 3, 2022

Karina Elias

Matthew and Julie Collins, principals of quickly growing Spokane architecture company Uptic Studios Inc., are starting a new interior design company. And soon, Uptic plans to move to a larger location and expand its team of architects and designers.