Spokane-based manufacturers have increased their workforces steadily, bucking national trends for automation, and investing further in growth and expansion. 

Workforce challenges, industry trends, new technology, and Spokane’s federal tech hub designation will be among the focal points at this year’s I-90 Aerospace+ Corridor Conference & Expo.

Manifests' metallic temperature-activated labels that reveal when wines are at the optimal temperature to be consumed are now available for purchase as well as incorporated on to Latah Creek Wine Cellars labels. 

Icons is an annual Journal event that celebrates Inland Northwest business pioneers and innovators who shaped our region and positioned it to be the vibrant, prospering community it is today. Our 2024 class is ... 

Journal Icon Mark Sonderen took over Sonderen Packaging Inc. from his father in 1978 and led the company’s growth for 36 years before handing the reins over to his son and daughter.

As CEO of Itron Inc. from 1987 to 2000, Johnny Humphreys, saw annual revenue climb to $280 million from $20 million.

After Swiss Productions Inc. relocated from Ventura, California, to Liberty Lake in the fall of 2021, Timo Lunceford, the company’s vice president and general manager, was savoring the ripple effects of the move, including a more manageable pace.

Kevin Person retired from his 13-year post as CEO of Wagstaff Inc. The Journal caught up with him before he set off an a cross-country retirement road trip. 

Wagstaff Inc. has announced Steve Anderson will take over as CEO effective April 1, succeeding Kevin Person who has led the company for 13 years. 

Seeing a need in the market to educate construction workers on the installation of mass timber projects, Mercer Mass Timber has launched a construction services division.