Retail

Longtime Cd'A marketing exec launches The Sip Shack

Company to cater to weddings, other special events

August 13, 2020

Motivated by a pandemic-inspired idea, Coeur d'Alene entrepreneur Eden Richey Irgens is on the verge of launching her mobile bar and wine-serving concept, The Sip Shack.

Inland Pacific Trailer Sales pulls strong growth

Company expected bigger year before COVID

August 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

It was hardly an unconventional move on Ryne Brockway's part to approach his longtime colleague and friend, Steve Hanning, about the idea of forming a truck trailer sales company. What was unconventional was how they determined who'd be the head of

White's Boots kicks it up a notch

Spokane bootmaker expects to grow via new lifestyle markets, CEO says

August 13, 2020

Virginia Thomas

White's Boots Inc. is diversifying its product offerings with the goal of appealing to a wider clientele. Located at 4002 E. Ferry in East Spokane, the company makes rugged boots worn by wildland firefighters, loggers, and linemen: sturdy calf-height

In Spokane, fitness club members leave; maintenance costs stay

Gyms see their revenue freefall during pandemic

August 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

In the last three years, CrossFit Rewired owner Adam Ludlow saw his roster swell to a high of 238 members. Ludlow and his team of five trainers had planned for a banner 2020 at the North Spokane gym until the arrival of COVID-19 and the state-mandated

Ghost Kitchens: National restaurant trend appears in Spokane

Some new ventures opt not to offer in-house dining during pandemic era

August 13, 2020

Virginia Thomas

An emerging restaurant model known as 'ghost kitchensâ€ is gaining popularity in some parts of the U.S. and could find a foothold in Spokane, industry experts say. The concept appears to be becoming more appealing as COVID-19 pandemic-related

Beacon Hill Catering & Events

Restaurants & Retai

July 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Beacon Hill Catering & Events, at 4848 E. Valley Springs Road, in Spokane, has expanded its meal delivery service, Beacon at Home. Beacon Hill also has expanded its offerings to include dinner boxes for delivery to Barrister Winery every week for

Krav Maga Spokane

Restaurants & Retai

July 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Brayson Buckner, the owner of the self-defense training studio Krav Maga Spokane, moved the north Spokane business in mid-July to 116 E. Augusta, from nearby 1403 N. Division. Krav Maga now has doubled in size, taking up 7,000 square feet of space in a

Owsley set to launch reflections Aesthetic Spa in Post Falls

Restaurants & Retai

July 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A 30-year veteran of plastic surgery, Post Falls, Idaho-based Dr. Mark Owsley says he's opening an aesthetics spa to operate in conjunction with his practice.

Olive Garden restaurant moves forward in Valley

Company demolishes old Hong Kong Buffet eatery

July 30, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Orlando, Florida-based Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden is planning a new 7,800-square-foot restaurant near the Spokane Valley Mall, at the site of the former Hong Kong Buffet restaurant, which closed in mid-March.

Public companies rebound with market

Composite value higher than year-earlier quarter

July 30, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The seven publicly traded companies in the Spokane area rebounded from earlier volatility in the second quarter, according to an analysis by Spokane-based Hart Capital Management Inc. The overall composite value of the seven companies increased