Technology

CarbonQuest enters food, beverage market

Company's technology will capture, liquefy, reuse CO2 on-site

June 5, 2025

CarbonQuest has partnered with a Washington state beverage industry client, marking the company's first foray into the food and beverage industry.

Florida tech firm acquires Ednetics

Former CEO of Post Falls-based company will remain in leadership position

May 22, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Ednetics, a Post Falls-based company that designs, deploys, and services high-tech communication systems for the education sector, has been acquired by Tampa, Florida-based MGT, a national technology solutions firm, for an undisclosed amount.

Homebuying influenced

Local real estate agents bridging property, personality

May 22, 2025

Tina Sulzle

In today’s competitive housing market, a new breed of professionals is emerging: the Realtor influencer.

Trade headwinds hit the INW

Tariff policy creates immediate challenges for INW companies, even those who support the end goals

May 8, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the uncertainty that surrounds it, has had immediate and disruptive effects on some Inland Northwest businesses.

Gestalt Diagnostics raises $7.5M in Series A funding

Capital expected to fuel broader market adoption for pathology-tech company

May 8, 2025

Karina Elias

Gestalt Diagnostics has raised $7.5M in Series A funding and is set to broaden its market reach and accelerate growth.

2025 Icon: Steve Duvoisin

Former Inland Imaging CEO instrumental in company's success

May 8, 2025

Tina Sulzle

If you ask former Inland Imaging CEO Steve Duvoisin how he got his start with the company in 1984, he will give you a humble answer.

HSSA expands its scope, invests in startups

Growth in startup ecosystem prompts mission expansion

April 24, 2025

Karina Elias

Noticing a growth in venture capital-funded startups in the biosciences sector, the Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County has expanded its charter to support entrepreneurial companies.

Denver-area tech company acquires EasyStreet Systems

Deal brings wireless technology capabilities to Digicomm

April 24, 2025

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based EasyStreet Systems Inc. has been acquired by Digicomm International, an Englewood, Colorado-based telecommunications distributor and manufacturer.

Sandpoint company raises $8M in Series A funding

Gierd to use capital to speed up product development, with eye toward going public

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

Gierd, a Sandpoint, Idaho tech startup, has secured $8 million in series A funding.

Founding CEO files suit against Selkirk Pharma

Haffey claims wrongful termination, violation of fiduciary obligations

April 10, 2025

Mike McLean

The founder and former CEO of Selkirk Pharma Inc. claims he was ousted from the company’s C-suite and board by former board members who were working to devalue the company to make it more attainable for their preferred buyer.