As new communities take shape across Spokane, regional homebuilder Hayden Homes is asking a broader question: how do we make sure growth still feels local — and neighbors still help neighbors?
That question is shaping an evolving approach from Hayden Homes to building communities - one that more intentionally links development to local investment.

I am sometimes asked how the Journal of Business got its start. The answer is the kind you can’t exactly provide in an elevator speech. But I was there, so if you have a few minutes, let me tell you the story.
It’s a yarn I’ve written in various ways for past anniversaries of this cherished newspaper, so my apologies if you’ve heard the punchlines before. It’s also a story of how a new publication beat the odds to survive in a difficult industry, and one that became even more challenging years later.

We live in a world where project budgets are based on cost per square foot. The efficient use of floor space minimizes costs for owners and maximizes occupancy space for end-users. So, when it comes to maximizing a building’s floorplan, teams can find themselves at a standstill regarding a fundamental part of the fire and life safety system: the fire riser.