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Event business looks to grow after sale of mansion

Owner to improve other venues to seek growth in core operations

February 27, 2025

Bob Adolfson, owner of Glover Mansion Events LLC, says he’s shifting the name of the event venue and catering concern and plans to grow business after recently selling the company’s namesake historic Glover Mansion

Micro hotel opens at Symons Block Building

Small rooms meant to leave big impression on travelers

February 27, 2025

Erica Bullock

The Symons Block Hotel is accepting bookings following a $5 million multiyear renovation of the historic Symons Block Building.

North Idaho AI startup gains momentum

Alphy's HarmCheck product used to detect high-risk communications

February 13, 2025

Karina Elias

A communications startup in Coeur d'Alene geared toward detecting harmful language is getting a big boost from local investors and notable people in the tech world.

HardTarget gamifies cybersecurity for wealthy families

Hands-on approach aims to change behavior, lifestyles

February 13, 2025

Erica Bullock

HardTarget Inc. launched 15 months ago to prepare affluent families against the threat of cybercrime through gamified learning activities.

Spokane area is expected to share in VC rebound

Startups in AI arena are receiving most interest from investors

February 13, 2025

Mike McLean

Early-stage funding for founders of startups in the Pacific Northwest, including the Spokane area, is expected to improve this year following a stubborn downturn in funding activity in 2023 and 2024.