Technology

Quest for knowledge: Virtual learning gains popularity at Post Falls software company

Manufacturing software provider introduces daily webinar series for kids

April 23, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Quest Integration Inc. rarely offered online training. Now, the Post Falls-based company, which sells and provides support of manufacturing-design software and hardware, is providing all training

Q&A with cybersecurity expert Heather Stratford

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April 23, 2020

Virginia Thomas

In times of turmoil, there are always people who seek to exploit the chaos for their personal gain. That's why cybersecurity is more important than ever, says Heather Stratford, owner and CEO of Spokane-based cybersecurity company

Xcraft raises $1.1M though crowdfunding effort

DroneÂ manufacturer addsÂ more than 2K investorsÂ

April 9, 2020

Virginia Thomas

XCraftÂ Enterprises Inc., the Coeur d'Alene-basedÂ droneÂ manufacturer, raised $1.1Â million in angel fundingÂ in a campaign that closedÂ early last month through theÂ StartEngineÂ crowdfunding platform.Â

Etailz lands additional $5 million in capital

Co-founder Simpson joins director's board

April 9, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spokane Valley-based online retailer etailz Inc. has secured a round of investment funding for the second time this year, says the company CEO Kunal Chopra. The newly raised capital, just more than $5 million, comes from a group of investors

Mullen Technologies agreement on West Plains expires

PDA remains optimistic that electric sports car maker will build plant here

April 9, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The letter of intent signed by Brea, California-based Mullen Technologies Inc. committing to take land for an envisioned electric sports car manufacturing plant expired March 31, leaving the young company's future in the region somewhat uncertain.

Collins Aerospace begins preliminary work on expansion

Manufacturer plans $145M expansion

March 26, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., is planning to invest $145 million to expand its existing carbon brake manufacturing facility at 11135 W. Westbow Lane, on the West Plains. The facility will add 50% more square footage to

Tribal broadband provider receives FCC funding

Red-Spectrum to expand Benewah County access

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

The Federal Communications Commission has approved $521,000 in funding over 10 years to be distributed to Red-Spectrum Communications, a broadband provider owned and operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.

2020 Icons: Tom Tiffany

Science enthusiast makes lasting impact in Spokane's lab industry

March 26, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

People who know Tom Tiffany describe him as a science enthusiast with a knack for strategizing, traits that served him well in his career in the medical laboratory industry. 'I was always enamored with the sciences,â€ he says.

Vaccine, drug manufacturing startup secures angel funding

Selkirk Pharma raises $9M, eyes first plant

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based injectable-drug manufacturing and packaging startup Selkirk Pharma Inc. has raised $9 million in new angel funding. Meanwhile, the company is considering how the current coronavirus pandemic could affect the construction time line

Coronavirus and your communications plan

Staying connected with your audience during the pandemic

March 19, 2020

Michelle Hege

As the world grapples with COVID-19, communicators in health care, hospitality, government, professional services, education, and every other industry are working to ensure their businesses and employees are safe and supported - despite many unknowns an