Technology

23 People of Influence in 2023

Journal recognizes Inland Northwest professionals making a profound impact

February 2, 2023

Staff Report

Tahoe Network acquires Wisconsin Internet provider

Spokane-based broadband company to invest $10M in new Midwest markets

February 2, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane based-Tahoe Network Infrastructure LLC, a fiber optic investment company focused on providing broadband internet service to underserved communities, has acquired E-Vergent, a Wisconsin regional fiber and fixed wireless provider, for $11.2 million.

Gameplan Apps startup receives $500K investment

Subscription-based platform develops customizable products

February 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Gameplan Apps, an app-creation startup with ties to the Inland Northwest, has garnered a $500,000 equity investment from Cowles Ventures LLC and Kick-Start angel investment fund, both of Spokane.

Over-the-road trucking school goes over the cloud to train industry

Months after launching software, Drive509 spinoffs have 40K-plus users

February 2, 2023

Erica Bullock

Jason Boudreau, owner of Spokane Valley-based Drive509 commercial truck driving school, has launched two software companies that are garnering attention within the trucker training world.

Visions 2023: Remote, hybrid jobs could be boon to Spokane

Playing field to be more level for startups here within the next decade

December 29, 2022

Tom Simpson

The Spokane region is well poised for a dramatic increase in the number of new startups and emerging companies over the next five to 10 years. My view is supported by the several work/life attributes the region offers, the shift to remote or hybrid work

Cybersecurity, workforce top concerns for tech

Computer jobs expected to outpace employment growth in Spokane area

December 15, 2022

Erica Bullock

Cybersecurity, privacy and data storage, technology workforce issues, and cloud migration are among the top tech concerns businesses are expected to face in the new year, says Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of Drip7 Inc., a Spokane-based cybersecurity

Popular Founders Live pitch event to come to Spokane

Founders Live slates first INW competition for early next month

December 15, 2022

Erica Bullock

Founders Live, a Seattle-based media company for entrepreneurs, is bringing its popular 99-second pitch competition to Eastern Washington with a pitch and happy-hour networking event Jan. 12, in Spokane Valley.

What's Happening With: Pipeline2Space

Company launches funding round for suborbital flight

December 15, 2022

Mike McLean

Pipeline2Space Inc. is well-grounded in the propulsion technology that will enable it to send cargo to space on a rapid-fire basis, claims Mark Russell, CEO of the Spokane-based company, who describes himself as a third-generation miner with his eyes

Sustainable gift-bag maker Tokki hopes to go national

Startup's products made with recycled plastic, come with digital card

December 15, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A sustainable gift bag company headquartered in Spokane has launched its core product, has a deal in the works with a large national retailer for next year's holiday season, and is fundraising through crowdfunding.

Hi-Rel Laboratories helps with NASA's Artemis launch

Company provides component testing for deep space flights

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane-based Hi-Rel Laboratories Inc., an electronic testing company, is one of 42 companies in Washington state working to support NASA's Artemis program, says company President Trevor Devaney.