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Catching up with: Brian Jon Garvey, founder of Vata7 startup

Frogman turned entrepreneur finds next invention
September 11, 2025
Karina Elias

Brian Jon Garvey has come up with his next invention: a dual-propulsion fin system that could power Navy SEALs through the ocean at 15 mph, dubbed JetFinz. 


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Smoking Monkey Pizza opens in downtown Spokane

West Side-based restaurant offers up over 30 pies
August 28, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Smoking Monkey Pizza, an award-winning restaurant founded in Renton, Washington, has expanded to the Inland Northwest with the opening of its third location — this one across from The Davenport Hotel.



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Meet & Greet with Karl Otterstrom, Spokane Transit Authority CEO

August 28, 2025
Dylan Harris

The Journal sat down with new STA CEO Karl Otterstrom to discuss how he got his start in public transportation, how the industry has changed throughout his 16-plus year career at STA, and his hopes for the agency going forward.


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Remembering: Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw

Business and civic leader well known for character and community service
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw, is remembered by friends and family for his integrity, diligence, and civic leadership. 


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Catching up with: Michaele Armstrong, executive director of Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster

Business incubator offers flexible terms for early-stage companies
August 14, 2025
Karina Elias

Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has opened a 5,000-square-foot incubator in North Spokane—a tangible step toward a bigger vision for the region's life sciences future.


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Alibi nightclub opens in Indian Trail neighborhood

21-and-older establishment offers food, craft cocktails
August 14, 2025
Tina Sulzle

Deb and Bill Weisgerber’s latest business venture brings a new nightlife destination to the Indian Trail neighborhood.


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Five Takeaways: Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley Growth

with Steven Daines, owner of Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate
August 14, 2025
Dylan Harris

Late last month, the Journal of Business hosted Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate owner Steven Daines for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about growth in Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.



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Parting Thoughts with Linn Parish, Journal of Business editor

July 31, 2025
Dylan Harris

After more than 20 years at the Spokane Journal of Business, Editor Linn Parish has accepted a new job at Eastern Washington University.


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Pair of wine-related businesses planned in Sprague district

Pinot's Palette to move from downtown; new bar to open later this month
March 13, 2025
Dylan Harris

Inland Northwest entrepreneur Jackie Casey is taking over the former Blue Cat Vintage space in the Sprague Union District with two separate businesses.


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Hillyard Bicycle to open in historic Kehoe building

Proximity to Children of the Sun trail a key factor behind bike shop's location
February 27, 2025
Dylan Harris

As efforts to revitalize the Hillyard Historic Business District continue, the co-owner of a new shop coming to the area is planning to be part of the progress.


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