Technology

Paw Print Genetics acquired by Neogen

Michigan-based company buys Lisa Shaffer's latest Spokane-based venture

January 13, 2022

Paw Print Genetics, the Spokane-based animal genetic testing company, has changed hands. Lansing, Michigan-based Neogen Corp. acquired Genetic Veterinary Sciences Inc., which does business as Paw Print Genetics, in a transaction that was completed last

Cyberattack threats likely to increase in new year

Focus on digital security anticipated in tech sector

December 16, 2021

Erica Bullock

Cyberattacks and data breaches likely will increase in 2022, warns Heather Stratford, CEO of Stronger International Inc. 'Cybersecurity remains one of the hottest and most important issues for any executive team to tackle in 2021, and 2022 will see

Pipeline2Space receives angel funds

HyperSciences affiliate offers capsule-launching tech

December 2, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A Spokane-based space capsule launch maker with ties to local geothermal drilling technology startup HyperSciences has raised $100,000 in angel funding. Pipeline2Space Inc. raised the six-figure venture capital amount on Nov. 16 through a combination of

Doorsey raises capital, to move past beta phase

Spokane-based real estate tech startup looks to enter larger metro markets

December 2, 2021

Virginia Thomas

An online residential real estate bidding platform co-founded by former Stay Alfred CEO Jordan Allen has raised more than $4 million in seed funding. Spokane Valley-based Doorsey Inc., formerly called Ruumr Inc., raised $4.1 million on Nov. 4, Allen says

Jubilant HollisterStier to start $92 million remodel

New space will boost filling capacity by 50%

November 18, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based pharmaceutical maker and packaging company Jubilant HollisterStier LLC has broken ground on a $92 million expansion in East Spokane. Marcy Edwards, head of marketing at Jubilant HollisterStier, says Spokane Valley-based contractor

INW colleges focus on cybersecurity education

1 in 4 jobs in the field said to be unfilled here

November 18, 2021

Samantha Peone

For every three cybersecurity professionals working in the Spokane and Spokane Valley metro area, there is one additional job opening, according to CyberSeek, a U.S.-based platform providing insight into the national and local cybersecurity job markets.

Q&A with Maplewood Software's Nancy Janzen

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November 18, 2021

Karina Elias

Nancy Janzen currently serves as the CEO and vice president of operations at Spokane-based Maplewood Software Inc., which focuses on developing and delivering cloud-based products for the health care industry.

Cd'A makerspace boasts new director, mobile lab

Gizmo-cda offers tools, education for schools, community members

November 18, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Coeur d'Alene nonprofit makerspace Gizmo-cda Inc. has a new mobile makerspace, as well as a new executive director to lead the organization. On the Coeur d'Alene campus of North Idaho College, Gizmo's 11,000-square-foot space in the Hedlund

Focused Fitness sold to Illinois company

hysical-education software maker expected to remain in Spokane Valley

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based physical education software and curriculum company Focused Fitness LLC has been acquired by a company based in Illinois. Focused Fitness provides software designed to help physical education teachers gather student fitness data, as well

Intrinium rebrands its cybersecurity operations

TorchLight consulting, management to serve midsized, large clients

October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based Intrinium Inc. has rebranded its cybersecurity services and plans to spin those services off into a company that focuses on providing cybersecurity measures for medium- and large-sized businesses. Nolan Garrett, founder, owner