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Hemmingson named Journal's Business Leader of the Year

Lakeside Cos. CEO to be recognized at March 26 event

February 27, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

F5 to move, combine Spokane-area offices

Spokane Valley building to house 250 employees after $7M renovation

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

F5 Inc. plans to consolidate its two Liberty Lake offices into one location in the Pinecroft Business Park next year.

Mark's Marine acquired by Utah-based company

Son of previous owners to stay on as partner, president

February 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

Hayden-based boat dealer Mark’s Marine Inc. was acquired last month by BoardCo LLC, a Utah-based boat and watersport gear dealer.

Discount outdoor-lifestyle retailer to open Cd'A store

TJ Maxx affiliate Sierra to take space of former Bed Bath & Beyond store

February 27, 2025

Mike McLean

Discount active- and outdoor-lifestyle retail chain Sierra is set to open a store in north Coeur d’Alene.

Wolfe Development to build its first homes in Spokane Valley

Newly formed company plans $6.9M development in Kokomo neighborhood

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Newly formed Wolfe Development acquires 2.5 acres in Spokane Valley, and sets aim to build 10 "forever homes."

Land capacity challenges Spokane County amidst growth pressures

Unincorporated urban growth areas lack sufficient space for projected population uptick

February 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

Over 53,000 additional dwelling units will be needed to house an additional 110,000 people in Spokane County over the next 20 years.

Key Tronic to expand production, generate hundreds of jobs

Revenue, income growth projected despite recent downturn

February 27, 2025

Karina Elias

Key Tronic is scaling production at its Arkansas and Vietnam facilities which could bring upwards of 100 new professional roles to Spokane.

Hillyard Bicycle to open in historic Kehoe building

Proximity to Children of the Sun trail a key factor behind bike shop's location

February 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

As efforts to revitalize the Hillyard Historic Business District continue, the co-owner of a new shop coming to the area is planning to be part of the progress.

Windermere Lease Source adds 350 doors in fourth takeover

Bullish acquisition model eyes retiring owners to fuel growth

February 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

Windermere Lease Source Property Management is expanding its portfolio of residential properties under management with the acquisition of Spokane Valley-based M-T Management Inc.

Five Takeaways: Inclusion in the Workplace

with Numerica Credit Union Vice President of Equity and Community Engagement Lars Gilberts

February 27, 2025

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business hosted Lars Gilberts, Numerica Credit Union's vice president of equity and community engagement, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.