Making the vocational leap from being an electrical engineer on nuclear power plants to pushing sub sandwiches was a dramatic change, but Spokanes Gary Turnidge says its one he doesnt regret.Recognizing in 1987 that the construction of on

Garco Building Systems, Washingtons largest metal-building manufacturer, is expecting to grow even more rapidly after racking up record revenue of nearly $35 million in 2005, says Bill Savitz, its president and CEO.The West Plains company is

Although the Spokane Convention Centers big new exhibit hall wont open until mid-year, tourism experts here project a successful year for that industry in 2006, and an even better year in 2007.A nationwide resurgence in hotel occupancy and

Two stalwarts of Eastern Washingtons agricultural industry, wheat and cattle, likely will continue to head in different directions in 2006, ag experts say.The Inland Northwest wheat industry, hurt by high fuel and fertilizer costs as well as

CEOs at the Spokane areas bigger high-technology companies expect that the stronger revenues their companies enjoyed this year will continue in 2006.Dave Curry, president and CEO of World Wide Packets, the Spokane Valley maker of devices for

G.I. Joes Inc., a Wilsonville, Ore.-based retailer of sporting goods and auto accessories, says its looking for a site in the Spokane area for a retail store.Shannon Burley, spokeswoman for G.I. Joes, says the Oregon company hasnt a for

Vince and Margie Perry dont live at the North Pole, but on Christmas Eve they and a dozen volunteer helpers become extremely busy.Thats when the Perrys, owners of Williams Seafood Market & Wines, in Spokane Valley, sell about 6,500 pounds a

Since his college days, Rich Umbdenstock has never thought of working in any field other than health-care administration, and on Jan. 1 hell reach a new high in that profession.Thats when, in addition to serving as CEO and president of the

The city of Spokanes efforts to spur concentrated development activity in 21 designated centers and corridors with its 4-year-old comprehensive land-use plan hasnt worked out as well as had been hoped, say some city and neighborhood John the is

Hewes Marine Co., a Colville, Wash., aluminum-boat manufacturer that employs more than 100 workers, plans to begin construction next summer on a 15,000-square-foot addition to the larger of its two buildings to increase its production city of will