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Nursing to be most in-demand profession in Spokane, forecast says

Managers, accountants are runners-up in county

April 12, 2018

An annual occupational forecast from the Washington state Employment Security Department suggests that registered nurse will be the most in-demand occupation in Spokane County for jobs that requires at least a bachelor's degree, says D. Patrick Jones, w

Jerry Post finds right equation with Mathnasium

Tutoring service has 60 clients months after start

April 12, 2018

Deer Park's Robert Crawford brings his son, Shane, three times a week to Spokane's South Hill to get him math assistance at Mathnasium of Spokane South, a math tutoring service for students ages K-12. 'It's a personalized environment. Students

Courtney Law nurtures young UW-GU health partnership

Director aims to grow community resource

April 12, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Although she is already more than two years into her position as the director of the University of Washington School of Medicine-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership, Courtney Law says she's really just getting started. 'I've always enj

Return customers drive success in hospitality sector

Experience, value, image cultivate consumer loyalty

March 29, 2018

Christina G. Chi

Between an ever-globalizing world that makes traveling to exotic locales easier and increased marketing, the tourism industry has changed dramatically in the last five years. Hospitality, travel, and tourism managers and marketers are now faced with the c

Once-obscure Washington Cracker venue draws events, visitors

Owners say building's shared spaces allow for collaboration

March 29, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Since its purchase four years ago by local investor group Cracker Box LLC, the former Washington Cracker Co. building at 304 W. Pacific quietly has been transforming into a popular Spokane event venue. Darby McKee, who co-owns the building along with Mar

Curran sees PFD as part of Spokane renaissance

New CEO has front-row seat to city's growth

March 29, 2018

From Stephanie Curran's ground-level administrative office on the south side of Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, the new CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District has an expansive view of the downtown construction activity that starts right across t

A peek at peak wedding season

Many Spokane-area facilities said to host both wedding, reception in current market

March 29, 2018

Samantha Peone

As Spokane approaches wedding season, traditional Saturday slots for both ceremonies and receptions nearly have filled up at some popular venues, managers say. 'Every year, it seems like people start booking further and further out,â€ says Bob Adolfso

Chimney Rock Mortgage strives to keep lending local

Financer hopes to make 200 home loans this year

March 1, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Despite potential challenges posed by recent upticks in interest rates, Mike Hogan, loan officer and branch manager for Spokane-based Chimney Rock Mortgage LLC, says he believes there are still opportunities for growth in Spokane's home lending markets.

Demand for HELOCs strong in Spokane despite rising rates

Actions by Fed, increasing home values affect demand

March 1, 2018

Samantha Peone

Despite rising interest rates, applications for home equity loans, such as home equity lines of credit, have remained consistent and even increased some throughout the past year, some Spokane-area lending experts say. David Flood, chief lending officer a

HomeStreet's new home in downtown Spokane

Bank adds first retail presence in Spokane, moves commercial lending in city's core

March 1, 2018

Samantha Peone

Following the launch of commercial lending services here barely two years ago, Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank recently opened its first retail branch in Spokane, where it has consolidated both its commercial and retail services, says Steve Storey, senior v