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Lakeside Cos. names new CEO

John Hemmingson to assume role of chairman

April 16, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

David Weeks has been named CEO of Coeur d'Alene-based Lakeside Cos.

The Spokesman-Review looks to move to nonprofit model

Cowles Co. to donate multi-generational owned paper

April 15, 2025

Karina Elias

The Cowles Company is donating The Spokesman-Review newspaper to Spokane-based Comma Community Journalism Lab, transitioning the business into a nonprofit model.

Meridian Construction acquired by employee

Company will operate under new name, expand services

April 11, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane-based Meridian Construction & Development Inc. has changed hands and will operate under a new name.

Rooms For Growth: Eight INW hotel projects to bring hundreds more guest rooms

Tourism, event growth suggests demand for more lodging options

April 10, 2025

Dylan Harris

Hundreds of new hotel rooms are in the process of being added to the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area.

Sandpoint company raises $8M in Series A funding

Gierd to use capital to speed up product development, with eye toward going public

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

Gierd, a Sandpoint, Idaho tech startup, has secured $8 million in series A funding.

Liberty Lake clubhouse restaurant slated for June opening

Las Chavelas, Casey’s Place co-owner creates menu with Mexican, American cuisine fusion

April 10, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Chavelitas Pub Grill & Cantina, a new restaurant that is a fusion of American and Mexican cuisine, is set to open at Liberty Lake’s new Trailhead Golf Course clubhouse in June.

Financial institutions warn about rise in scams

Artificial intelligence onset refines, grows grifter tricks

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

Financial institutions are sounding the alarm on the uptick in cyber scams directed at businesses.

Anti-fraud effort makes rounds at retirement homes

Bankers talk with seniors about grifters, staying safe

April 10, 2025

Karina Elias

A trio of Washington Trust Bankers has launched a Senior Fraud Awareness workshop to educate older adults on scams and how to stay safe.

Journal names its 2025 Icons class

Honorees to be celebrated at May 7 event

April 1, 2025

Linn Parish

The Journal of Business has selected its 2025 class of Inland Northwest Icons.

Impacts of fire persist for Medical Lake businesses

Displaced residents, inaccurate perceptions among challenges

March 27, 2025

Dylan Harris

About a year-and-a-half has passed since the Gray Fire ravaged the Medical Lake area, and some businesses in the small West Plains city are still struggling because of it.