Selkirk Sport LLC has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

No-Li Brewhouse, winner of the 2026 Medium Business of the Year award, is helping reshape Spokane into a craft beer epicenter.

Wassoc is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category.

Adams Tractor of Spokane is a 2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist.

As CEO of Avista Corp., Heather Rosentrater leads and executes the company’s overall strategy and performance, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers.

Colbert-based Omniscia AI is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category. 

Ability Employment Services has been named the winner of the Small Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Maddie's Place has been named the winner of the Nonprofit of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Spokane organizations are preparing to potentially host a national soccer team and large public fan events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering businesses the opportunity to benefit from one of the world’s largest sporting events despite the absence of tournament matches in the city.

Spokane’s visitor economy heads into 2026 with solid momentum, renewed confidence, and expanding opportunities that continue to benefit residents, workers, and businesses.