The growing wave of the booze-free beverage industry is continuing to pick up steam in the Inland Northwest.

Distillers and brewers in Spokane stepped into the ready-to-drink market before it became a trend, helping them innovate and stay afloat within the beverage industry. 

509 Design LLC has expanded in both size and scope with a move to the heart of Spokane’s Garland District and the creation of Chaise & Home, a furniture and décor shop.

The Journal of Business honored its 2024 class of Rising Stars at a mid-September event at Barrister Winery. 

Many Inland Northwest restaurants, including some to open in the past two years, started out as food trucks or other mobile food operations.

Spokane boutique Rebel Hart Co.'s new and expanded location opened Aug. 31 at 2218 N. Monroe, in the space previously occupied by The Gilded Lily florist.

Paul Fish, outdoor recreation and environmental advocate, remains quite busy with his adventures and causes four years after closing Mountain Gear Inc.

Self-described equipment and operations nerd Trace Miller, a 2024 Journal of Business Rising Star, has developed a concept for healthy fast food that he hopes to franchise and build up to 1,000 locations in 10 years.

Some independent community pharmacies are thriving through expanded clinical services and service areas in Eastern Washington, while some large retail chain pharmacies are confronting headwinds, namely bankruptcies and store closures.