•After 24 years in business, Sam and Barbara Cozza, say they're closing the doors to Cozza Optical following a liquidation of inventory and equipment. Founded in 1996, Cozza Optical has won the Washington Family Business of the Year and was a

•Restaurateur Matt Goodwin and a staff of about 10 employees will open Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ, at 909 S. Grand this week in space that adjoins The Press cocktail lounge, which he also owns.

Two Spokanites with extensive experience in food service and entertainment have launched Navigator Consulting LLC, a consulting company with an emphasis on guest experience for independent and small chain businesses.

Greater Spokane Incorporated is working with the Association of Washington Business to pilot an online internship portal website in the Spokane area. Cassidy Peterson, director of education and talent at GSI, says AWB conceived the Washington State

Typical Spokane homeowners saw double-digit rates of rise in assessed property values this year, according to data released this month, which likely will result in hikes in next year's property tax bills, says Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis.

What was a proposal from its marketing department last year has now come to fruition. The Spokane Valley-based e-commerce company has a new name. Kaspien unveiled its rebranding on its website last week.

Post Falls-based Quest Integration Inc. has been acquired by California-based Hawk Ridge Systems. Chantel Hirschel, marketing manager for Quest, which sells and provides support of manufacturing-design software and hardware for 3-D printing technology,

Following a five-month closure, Miller's Hardware on the South Hill has quickly sprung back to life. New owner Stace Heston acquired the business on Aug. 3 and opened it the following day.