Natasha Nellis

B&C Custom Manufacturing enters two joint ventures, moves

Company doubled staff in second half of 2019

December 19, 2019

Automated machining company B&C Custom Manufacturing Inc. is rapidly expanding, with two new joint ventures inked this year and the acquisition of a local tool and die shop that general manager Luke Ankenman says will create a one-stop shop at its new

Mainstream Electric to move to Spokane Valley

Company expects increase in revenue

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Mainstream Electric Inc., an electric, heating, cooling, and plumbing company, has found a new home in Spokane Valley. The company, located in Post Falls for now, had outgrown its space, says Todd Damschen, who co-owns the business with his wife, Elaine.

Dollar Fulfillment purchase land in Post Falls

E-commerce company buys parcel adjacent to site for NanaMacs

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Hayden-based ecommerce fulfillment company Dollar Fulfillment has purchased 5 acres of land in the Bighorn Industrial Park, just off Hargrave Avenue in west Post Falls. Founder and CEO Jason Macek declines to comment on plans for the newly acquired land.

Construction sector could see modest easing next year

Labor shortages persist, as does uncertainty about effects of I-976

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Cheryl Stewart contends that 2020 will be another strong year for the commercial construction industry, albeit not as strong as 2019. 'Everybody is sitting back watching for a recession,â€ says Stewart, executive director of the Inland Northwest

Spokane real estate activity in 2020 to mirror '19

Demand for office space expected to increase

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Sales of single-family homes and condos are expected to slow even more in the coming year as supply continues to lag behind demand, say area experts. Rob Higgins, executive vice president of the Spokane Association of Realtors, expects the real estate

Teetering on the edge of a tech revolution

Corporation competition challenges new tech

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Mark Michaelis, CEO of Spokane-based software company IntelliTect, contends a growing number of emerging exponential technologies -- those that can double in capability or performance, or reduce costs by half within a short time frame -- leads him to

Plans for River Bend waterfront complex expanded

Scope grows, value totals $45M, documents show

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Sagamore Capital has doubled the scope of its planned River Bend waterfront multifamily community in Spokane's University District, with the addition of two multifamily housing buildings to the plans. A representative of the Phoenix-based development

Stay Alfred acquires Chicago hospitality brand Dormigo

Company adds 100 properties to portfolio

December 5, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane Valley-based short-term rental company Stay Alfred Inc. has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Chicago-based hospitality brand Dormigo.

Self-employed professionals see more retirement flexibility

Most, however, save less than traditional workers

December 5, 2019

Natasha Nellis

With Spokane's booming entrepreneurial ecosystem, more people are stepping away from the traditional office into self-employment. With that comes not only more responsibility, but more flexibility when it comes to saving for retirement

Katerra co-founder Fritz Wolff steps down from company's board

Spokane developer keeps interest in company, expected to continue projects

December 5, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Katerra Inc. co-founder Fritz Wolff has stepped down as a board member, company spokeswoman JZ Rigney has confirmed. Wolff, a Spokane resident, couldn't be reached immediately for comment.