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25+5: Ignite Northwest releases inaugural list of emerging tech companies

Business accelerator hopes to draw attention to Spokane startups

January 16, 2020

Spokane business accelerator Ignite Northwest has released its inaugural Ignite 25+5 list, which recognizes 30 young companies with an Inland Northwest presence.

Providence, nurses reach tentative agreement

Accord comes one day after miners ratify deal with Hecla

January 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Washington State Nurses Association says it has reached a tentative agreement with management, including at Providence hospitals in Spokane. The announced accord comes the day after the United Steelworkers Local 5114 says members in Idaho ratified

Lucky Friday, Golden Chest production to increase

Tentative agreement with striking miners could be significant

December 19, 2019

Mike McLean

Hecla Mining Co. has announced this week it's committed to bringing the Lucky Friday mine, near Mullan back to full production in 2020, despite a vote by members of United Steelworkers Local 5114 to reject a contract agreement that would have ended a

Stable demand, prices expected for wood products

Industry grappling with trade, production issues

December 19, 2019

Virginia Thomas

After a year of recovering from a late 2018 lumber price drop, pricing and demand are likely to remain fairly steady in 2020, some wood products industry observers say, despite some regional issues with supply. Joel White, executive officer of the

Mainstream Electric to move to Spokane Valley

Company expects increase in revenue

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Mainstream Electric Inc., an electric, heating, cooling, and plumbing company, has found a new home in Spokane Valley. The company, located in Post Falls for now, had outgrown its space, says Todd Damschen, who co-owns the business with his wife, Elaine.

Dollar Fulfillment purchase land in Post Falls

E-commerce company buys parcel adjacent to site for NanaMacs

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Hayden-based ecommerce fulfillment company Dollar Fulfillment has purchased 5 acres of land in the Bighorn Industrial Park, just off Hargrave Avenue in west Post Falls. Founder and CEO Jason Macek declines to comment on plans for the newly acquired land.

Journal seeks nominations for its annual Icons event

Event honoring business legends set for March 26

December 19, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has begun accepting nominations for its second annual Icons awards, which recognize legends of the Inland Northwest business community. Former Spokane-area businesspeople who are chosen to receive the awards will be recognized at

Momentum in Kootenai County expected to carry into 2020

Significant projects planned or underway help sustain economy

December 19, 2019

Mike McLean

Momentum from a decade of economic growth in Kootenai County is expected to carry over into 2020 with a mix of developments recently underway or planned for the coming year. The Coeur d'Alene City Council last month approved an urban renewal plan and

Stillano Gelato set for Jan. 1 opening

Restaurants & Retail

December 5, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Stillano Gelato, a frozen Italian dessert store, has plans to open starting New Year's Day at 217 E. Sherman, in Coeur d' Alene. Stillano Gelato owner Kathryn Stillert couldn't be reached immediately for comment.

Northwest Specialty Hospital adopts new robotic technology

Tech reduces recovery time for spine surgery

December 5, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Northwest Specialty Hospital, in Post Falls, is changing the way many of its patients' spinal surgeries are conducted through the use of a surgical robot navigation platform, says spinal surgeon Dr. Roland Kent.