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Centennial hotel renovations is two-thirds complete

$15 million project to be scaled back during peak season, gear up in fall

March 28, 2019

Spokane-based Worthy Hotels Inc. is nearly two-thirds complete with a $15 million renovation project at the 401-guestroom, former Hotel RL at the Park it acquired last year.

Hotstart acquires UK engine heating manufacturer

Manufacturer to move production from overseas to its operations in Valley

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Valley-based maker of engine heating equipment Hotstart Inc. has acquired IPU Group's engine heating business based in the United Kingdom.

Experiential tourism takes hold in the Inland Northwest

Travel culture shift benefits many adventure businesses

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Experiential travel is a growing trend as more people place a priority on experiences, and Spokane-area adventure company operators say they're reaping the rewards.

On The Lookout for handmade quality

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

The Lookout, a hand-crafted goods boutique, has opened its doors in a small space tucked in the top floor of the two-story, century-old former home on the edge of Spokane's Browne's Addition neighborhood.

Lisa Brown: An Inland influence on Commerce

In new role, Lisa Brown plans to keep focus on aerospace, clean energy

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Veteran Spokane politician Lisa Brown has started a new role as director of the Washington state Department of Commerce, a position that she hopes will be enriched by both her previous experience serving in the state Legislature

Building The Inland Northwest

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March 28, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal news team has written a collection of stories on two dozen of the biggest construction projects in the Inland Northwest. Amazon. Riverfront Park. The North Spokane Corridor, and much more.

On a fast track: Spokane attracts more national, regional sporting events

Spokane attracts growth in regional, national events; $64M impact projected

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

This year already has been a big one for sporting events here in Spokane, and it's about to get bigger, says Eric Sawyer, CEO and president of the Spokane Sports Commission.

49 Degrees North plans new ski lodge, chair lift

Ski resort shifts focus after selling off part of $500M development

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Chewelah, Wash.-based 49 Degrees North Ski Area has sold a portion of its planned $500 million Sunrise Basin Resort Community to Angel Peak Holdings LLC, a Coeur d'Alene developer

Hiring Hack: Employer-specific job fairs become more common

Events said to draw more good candidates

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

While one man sits at a table in the center of the room, pouring over his application and preparing for his third interview of the day, another is in and out before his engine gets cold.

Washington Trust buys Wells Fargo Center

INHS to move to new quarters over next three years

March 27, 2019

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank has agreed to buy the 17-story Wells Fargo Center, at 601 W. First in downtown Spokane, from Inland Northwest Health Services. The terms of the transaction, which is expected to be completed April 19, weren't disclos