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Commerce launches tariff information guide

Online resource intended to help businesses better understand tariff impacts

April 10, 2025

The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its online Tariff Information and Resource Guide this week in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs.

DSP names keynote speaker for upcoming event

Annual State of Downtown & Awards Breakfast scheduled for May 30

April 10, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Downtown Spokane Partnership has announced author and urbanist Peter Kageyama as the keynote speaker for the fourth annual State of Downtown & Awards Breakfast.

Rooms For Growth: Eight INW hotel projects to bring hundreds more guest rooms

Tourism, event growth suggests demand for more lodging options

April 10, 2025

Dylan Harris

Hundreds of new hotel rooms are in the process of being added to the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area.

Konala inks multi-unit franchisees in Montana, Utah

Franchise agreements include eight new restaurants

April 10, 2025

Tina Sulzle

A local fast food chain is rapidly making its way across the Western states.

Sandpoint company raises $8M in Series A funding

Gierd to use capital to speed up product development, with eye toward going public

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

Gierd, a Sandpoint, Idaho tech startup, has secured $8 million in series A funding.

Five Takeaways with new Washington State University President Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell

April 10, 2025

Linn Parish

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Dr. Elizabeth Cantwell, new president of Washington State University, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

Liberty Lake clubhouse restaurant slated for June opening

Las Chavelas, Casey’s Place co-owner creates menu with Mexican, American cuisine fusion

April 10, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Chavelitas Pub Grill & Cantina, a new restaurant that is a fusion of American and Mexican cuisine, is set to open at Liberty Lake’s new Trailhead Golf Course clubhouse in June.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County takes on $6M project

Club at Keystone improvements prioritize accessibility

April 10, 2025

Erica Bullock

The old Keystone Elementary School is due for an upgrade to meet the needs of the building's new owners, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County.

Ponderosa Building Supply opens in North Idaho

Former Stimson Mill site gets new life in retail

April 10, 2025

Erica Bullock

Rathdrum-based contractor John Mandere has a new retail venture that will complement operations at his two other construction companies in North Idaho.