Seattle-based nonprofit organization Washington Roundtable named Spokane businesswoman Betsy Cowles as its 2018 chairwoman, meaning the boards of two prominent statewide business advocacy organizations now are headed by Spokane business leaders. Cowles,

As technology becomes increasingly more influential in daily life, the tech industry here is growing, some industry professionals say. Thomas Simpson, president of the startup investment group Spokane Angel Alliance, says the group invested a total of $1

Strong activity in the real estate sector will continue on into 2018, some industry professionals say. Larry Soehren, president and CEO of Spokane-based commercial real estate and property management company Kiemle & Hagood Co., says the overall commerci

Despite difficulty finding qualified workers, the construction industry here will continue its overall strong economic momentum into 2018, say some industry professionals. James T. 'Tim” Welsh, CEO of Spokane-based contractor Garco Construction Inc

Meridian, Idaho-based DC Engineering Inc. plans to open a Coeur d'Alene office on Jan. 1, says David Cutbirth, president. The consulting engineering and technology company has leased 1,150 square feet of space at 122 W. Neider in Coeur d'Alene, he sa

Big Sky Auto Wholesale LLC has leased 2,300 square feet of office and warehouse space at 867 N. Boulder Court, in Post Falls, where it plans to open its first dealership, says co-owner Hunter Scoffield. The company moved into the space in November and ho

Silica Investments Inc., the parent company of Canada-based HiTest Sand Inc., earlier this week submitted to the Pend Oreille County Public Utility District a formal request for power services for its proposed silicon smelter south of Newport, Wash., says