A new coffee bar has opened within an existing nail salon in Spokane's Moran Prairie neighborhood on the South Hill to offer sweet drinks and pampering in one location.

Hot sauce maker Elixir Sauce Co. has established a production facility in Spokane Valley and plans to ramp up production with the increase in space.

Bluebird’s Cottage, a cafe offering a build-your-own bouquet bar, has opened in a converted home at 18 N. Bowdish, in Spokane Valley. 

Spiceology Inc. CEO Darby McLean says the company’s main challenge these days is predicting and carefully controlling growth.