Spokane nonprofits create free online directories for businesses owned by people of color.

In the Inland Northwest, the year was characterized by the start of some major projects and the completion of others. It also was marked by the passing of some business legends and separately, a new era of leadership in many organizations.

Rex & Relax LLC, an indoor dog park has opened at the former Wheel Sport space, at 1711 N. Division.

The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 24 People of Influence in 2024 awards. 

Gravity Jack is developing a globally targeted augmented reality game that will feed the company's language processing engines for 7,000 languages “that big tech doesn’t really care about.”

Hagadone Hospitality Co. plans to expand The Coeur d'Alene Resort with a 139-guest-room hotel development that will cater to leisure travelers.

The economy here is expected to improve in some metrics here in 2024 although it faces persistent challenges in interest rates, inflation fears, and labor shortages.