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Nonprofits, landlords tackle housing affordability

Alliance hopes to develop stronger relationships to help low-income renters

November 21, 2018

Dozens of landlords and representatives of Spokane County nonprofit agencies that serve low-income and homeless people have partnered to create the Spokane Landlord Liaison Network, which aims to increase affordable housing options

Side Hustle Syrups: A sticky sweet hustle

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November 21, 2018

Treva Lind

Spokane startup Side Hustle Syrups began with a quest by brewer Dillon Hueser to craft a signature ginger beer for the Dry Fly Distilling Inc. tasting room.

Christmas (shopping) comes early, Spokane retailers say

INW merchants report lots of pre-Thanksgiving activity, some optimism

November 21, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

With the holidays fast approaching, Spokane-area retailers here say they're preparing for another profitable sales season, with many hustling to create in-store experiences to rival the growing popularity of online shopping.

Third generation takes helm at Amphenol Telect

Spencer Williams now GM as his father Wayne moves to advisory role

November 21, 2018

Virginia Thomas

Spencer Williams has been named general manager at Liberty Lake-based telecommunications equipment manufacturer Amphenol Telect.

NAI Black's big move in downtown Spokane

Owner mulls apartment conversion as brokerage moves its headquarters

November 21, 2018

Samantha Peone

Black Enterprises LP is considering a $5 million project that would convert the six-story James S. Black Building downtown into a mixed-use building with five floors of apartment units, says principal Dave Black.

AROUND TOWN

Real Estate Transactions and Other Business Moves in the Inland Northwest

November 8, 2018

Staff Report

Guest Commentary: Manufacturing businesses vital to Washington's economic health

Middle-class spark â€¦

November 8, 2018

Kris Johnson

When the manufacturing sector is strong, communities become stronger, and families are lifted into the middle class. Employees in the manufacturing sector earn an average annual wage of more than $72,000, or roughly 30 percent more than the average wage

The Journal's View: Slow, conservative approach to wage requirements needed

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November 8, 2018

Staff Report

Increases to wage requirements for salaried employees stand to affect businesses and nonprofits profoundly-arguably more so than minimum wage hikes.

A Bank inquiry scam tops list in recent BBB report

Money wiring con also ranked among five riskiest

November 8, 2018

Tyler Russell

Bank card and credit card company imposters, fraudulent directory listing and advertising, fake invoices, fake checks, and technical support frauds are the top five small business scam risks identified in a study.

Cole's Bakery expanding soon

Restaurants & Retail

November 8, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Cole's Bakery & CafÃ© plans to expand its store at 521 E. Holland into the newly vacated neighboring space previously occupied by Italian restaurant, Lasagna's-On-Ya. Cole's is a full-service restaurant that offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu