Judith Spitzer

Innovation's turning point

Community leaders anticipate an 'entrepreneurial ecosystem'

July 3, 2014

The closure of the Innovate Washington agency leaves a noticeable hole in the fabric of resources for nurturing startups here, but entrepreneurs and those involved in the angel investment community say they have been working to create an 'entrepreneuria

A promising response

Firefighters favor smaller vehicles; city extends pilot test phase at three stations

July 3, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Pain â€¦ chest pain, back pain, and abdominal pain as well as nausea, shortness of breath, and vomiting are among the top 10 reasons firefighters are called out by 911 dispatchers to assist people in the city of Spokane, says Brian Schaeffer, assistant fi

The Growler Guys craft beer shop seeks other space after objection to liquor license

Different franchise owner to open North Side store

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Geoff Guertzmacher and his wife, Lindsey, who live in the Tri-Cities, are delaying plans to open a Growler Guys craft beer shop on Spokane's South Hill after learning their state liquor license application was being held up because of an objection. Mea

Horizon Credit Union's focus on footprint

Credit union's total assets approaching $600 million

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Spokane Valley-based Horizon Credit Union has substantially expanded its charter since it was established 67 years ago and has absorbed a couple of other credit unions in recent years, contributing to solid membership, loan, and asset growth. Founded as

Lexus plans to expand downtown Spokane dealership

Larry H. Miller slated to start $3.2 million job this summer

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Larry H. Miller Lexus of Spokane plans to begin work this summer on a $3.2 million expansion and renovation at its dealership building at 1030 W. Third, in downtown Spokane. Sara Waldman, spokeswoman for Larry H. Miller Corp. headquartered in Salt Lake C

Mines Management posts smaller loss in first quarter

Mineral claim dispute on Montana property ongoing

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Spokane-based Mines Management Inc., which is involved in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious-and base-mineral properties, recently reported a first-quarter net loss of $1.5 million, improved somewhat from a loss of $2.1 million durin

Innovate Washington shutdown still being sorted, negotiated

Innovate Washington nonprofit to continue to work on grants

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

As of last week, Spokane-based Innovate Washington, the statewide technology-focused economic development agency, no longer exists, and the agency's operating reserves are under the control of the state's Department of Commerce, which says it will ful

Beacon Hill deadlock loosens

City says road realignment approval likely forthcoming

June 19, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Long-time Spokane businessman and entrepreneur Pete Rayner says it's go time. After 26 years, Rayner says he is ready, willing, and able to start the real work of building his dream project at Beacon Hill, in East Spokane. And the City of Spokane agree

Elmer erecting structure for Kootenai County offices

$1.5 million Cd'A project to wrap up by late August

June 5, 2014

Judith Spitzer

J.W. Elmer Construction Co., of Spokane, has started work on a Kootenai County Ancillary Services Building project at 331 W. Garden in Coeur d'Alene that includes erecting a 10,000-square-foot, one-story building. Construction on the $1.5 million pro

Green Bluff event-rules clarifications welcomed by some

Wedding, party venues must secure use permits

June 5, 2014

Judith Spitzer

Green Bluff farmers and event sponsors appear somewhat apprehensive, but generally supportive of new rules Spokane County commissioners adopted last month that spell out how special events, including weddings, are hosted on small-tract agricultural areas