Spokane-area inventory of homes for sale has declined steadily over the past five years, and since then, the number of major home renovations has increased, say local experts.

Baldwin Sign Co. has seen a lot in the nearly 80 years since it was established here, and owner Jon Whipple says the company's flexibility, adoption of new technology, and commitment to quality have kept its doors open.

Spokane-based Sign Corp. is well underway on a series of signs for a Pittsburgh Steelers-themed attraction, to be called Steelers Country, at the Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

Coeur d'Alene-based Continuous Composites, which develops and manufactures 3D printing robotic arms able to work with high-end materials, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Broomfield, Colorado-based Spatial Corp.

Executives with Rathdrum-based foundation drilling equipment manufacturer Bay Shore Systems Inc. say the company is planning for more growth, as it works to expand its sales networks both nationally and internationally.

NAC Architecture, of Spokane, is designing the $15.8 million Marimn Youth Recreations Center, which is to be built on tribal reservation land off of U.S. 95, near Worley, Idaho. Marimn Health, the health care organization of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe

When most of us think of architects, we probably think of building designers and creative types, rather than leaders in promoting beneficial social and environmental change.

Seattle-based KPFF Consulting Engineers has put down roots in downtown Spokane and has plans to embed itself more permanently in the growing Spokane market.

Since ATC Manufacturing moved to its facility at 1224 N. Lean, in Post Falls, roughly three years ago, the employee count has nearly doubled, says owner and founder Dan Jorgenson.

With the start of wildfire season looming, Shane Sullivan, general manager for Spokane-based aerial firefighting company Aero-Flite Inc., says his focus is on ensuring the company's planes and support crews are prepared.