Virginia Thomas

First Spokane-area Wienerschnitzel opens on North Side

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

A Wienerschnitzel hot dog restaurant is coming to the Northpointe Plaza, on Spokane's North Side. Justin Rundle, of Cantu Commercial Properties, represented Wienerschnitzel in the purchase of the 1,250-square-foot former Papa John's restaurant

Focused Fitness sold to Illinois company

hysical-education software maker expected to remain in Spokane Valley

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based physical education software and curriculum company Focused Fitness LLC has been acquired by a company based in Illinois. Focused Fitness provides software designed to help physical education teachers gather student fitness data, as well

Connecticut company buys Unicep Packaging

Spokane dose container manufacturer acquired in $237M transaction

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based Unicep Packagâ€“ing LLC has been acquired by a Connecticut-based sustainable packagâ€“ing maker for $237 million.

New AIA Spokane director emphasizes climate

Nonprofit's plans include focus on sustainability

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane chapter of the American Institute of Architects has a new executive director. Andrew Parker formally took on the position in mid-October. He's taking the reigns from Stephanie Aden, who is retiring after leading the nonprofit

Hidden Bagel to launch schmear campaign

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The owner of The Scoop ice cream parlors is bringing a bagel cafe to the South Hill. Jennifer Davis says Hidden Bagel is expected to open this month in a newly renovated space at 1001 W. 25th, on the South Hill, where it will share seating areas with

Merging interests at Inland Northwest banks and credit unions

Increase in transactions reflect industry trend

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Last month, a handful of credit unions and banks with a presence here announced two mergers and completed another. It's part of a pattern of increasing consolidation in both the credit union and banking industries, some industry leaders here say.

An avenue to improvement along Third

Activity may spark transformation in oft-downtrodden area

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

An increase in business interest and improvements along West Third Avenue downtown could signal the beginnings of additional developments in an area long affected by commercial vacancy, some familiar with the neighborhood say.

Natural 20 Brewing moves its taproom in Spokane Valley

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October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Natural 20 Brewing Co. has moved its taproom to the former Cartridge World space at 13216 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Owners Reece and Jackie Carlson, who are husband and wife, say brewing operations will be moved to their home's backyard brewing space

Little Noodle restaurant expands in Garland District

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October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Little Noodle restaurant has expanded into permanent space at the former Honey Pig BBQ space at 713 W. Garland. Owner Kadra Deuber says Little Noodle initially opened one year ago and subleased from Honey Pig for part of the year, until the owner of

Intrinium rebrands its cybersecurity operations

TorchLight consulting, management to serve midsized, large clients

October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based Intrinium Inc. has rebranded its cybersecurity services and plans to spin those services off into a company that focuses on providing cybersecurity measures for medium- and large-sized businesses. Nolan Garrett, founder, owner