Manufacturing

Inland Northwest tech hub receives $50 million boost

Funding to go toward development of American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane

January 14, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene aerospace tech hub has received $48 million in federal funding.

Catching up with: Jobs Plus, now known as CdAEDC

Business advocacy group aims to promote expansion of higher-paying jobs

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

The Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit originally known as Jobs Plus, which was formed in 1987 to help diversify the economy in Kootenai County, has become more selective in business recruitment and more involved in housing and labor issues in recent years.

Kootenai County faces opportunities, challenges

Shortages in workforce, attainable housing temper diverse economy

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

Kootenai County has a lot of economic opportunities ahead, although it faces challenges of a tight labor supply and a need for attainable housing.

Manufacturing continues steady growth, budding fields emerge

Green energy, hydrogen, satellite sectors arise

December 19, 2024

Karina Elias

Manufacturers in Spokane are taking up work in the satellite industry, while companies in other emerging fields also are looking here to build out their supply chains.

CarbonQuest to double its workforce, expand tech

Estimated $36M infusion to enable company to enter new markets

December 5, 2024

Karina Elias

“We are at a growth inflection point.”

Shane Johnson

CarbonQuest Inc.

$36M

Estimated capital raised in Series A funding.

Clearwater Paper revamps downtown headquarters

Spokane-based paperboard manufacturer consolidates to meet company needs

December 5, 2024

Erica Bullock

Clearwater Paper Corp. is planning a $4 million tenant improvement project at the company's headquarters in the Bank of America business center at 601 W. Riverside, in downtown Spokane.

Hecla Mining names new CEO

Rob Krcmarov to replace interim exec after longtime CEO retired in May

November 4, 2024

Erica Bullock

Six months after Hecla Mining Co. announced the retirement of longtime CEO Phillips S. Baker Jr., Rob Krcmarov has been selected as Hecla's next president and CEO.

Continuous Composites wins $25M patent-infringement case

Cd'A manufacturer due to receive first $18M payment yet this year

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company Continuous Composites will receive $25 million in a settlement against another manufacturer.

Catching up with Steel Structures America

Sternberg brothers build multicompany enterprise in Post Falls

October 24, 2024

Mike McLean

Steel Structures America owners Shawn and Justin Sternberg now have five complementary stand-alone companies based in Post Falls.

Meet & Greet: Brett Larsen, president and CEO, Key Tronic Corp.

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Following a 22-year career with Key Tronic Corp. and serving in several financial roles, Brett Larsen has taken the reins as the new CEO and president of the Spokane Valley-based contract manufacturer.