Natasha Nellis

2021 Women in Leadership: Women drive pandemic-era entrepreneurship in Spokane area

WSBDC, SNAP see surge in new interest in business startups

June 3, 2021

Following a lull early last year in new business starts, entrepreneurship is surging again, with women leading the charge, industry observers here say.

Stadium Steps: Details get hammered out on $31 million-plus stadium project

School district, PFD work on formal agreement after pivot to site near core

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

While proponents of a new sports stadium near the city's core had reason to celebrate recently, a number of steps still need to be taken-and are underway-before the project can come out of the ground.

Riverstone developer plans one last project in Coeur d'Alene urban village

CornerStone to include mix of condominiums, offices

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Longtime developer John Stone and partners Nikole Cummings and Ryan Martin are taking their last bow in the development of the Riverstone District with plans to build one final mixed-used building in the Coeur d'Alene urban village.

Investment in Idaho startups increases

Panhandle sees strong private placement activity

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A new Idaho Technology Council report found capital activity in Idaho exceeded $5.2 billion in 2020. North Idaho alone had 10 mergers and acquisitions, 26 private-placement deals, and one public offering last year for a total volume of $164.3 million.

Artisans moves office, looks to increase employees

Labor demand leads to referral increases

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A spike in demand for employment services has led Spokane-based nonprofit Artisans to increase its North Side office space and bring on more staff. Work is underway on the organization's new 3,000-square-foot location, at 220 W. Francis, where

Former Les Schwab Tires store to be converted into retail strip

Remodel slated to be completed in August

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

The owner of the former Les Schwab Tire Center near downtown Spokane says he plans to convert the site into a modern retail center. Site plans on file with the city show the nearly 7,500-square-foot building at 101 W. Second will be renovated

Cantus plans Airdome Northwest practice facility

40K-square-foot structure planned in East Spokane

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Longtime Spokane-area commercial real estate broker Dan Cantu plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot airdome in the Hillyard neighborhood for sports teams to practice in during inclement weather.

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Manufacturer inks joint development agreement with French conglomerate

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is 'laser focusedâ€ on the commercialization of its technology

Home renovation design is in demand during pandemic

Soaring supply costs not deterring remodels

May 6, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Renovations in the Spokane area are in high demand as homeowners look to improve their living spaces during the pandemic, say area architects. Rex Anderson, principal of Spokane-based Fusion Architecture,

Manito Country Club plans new clubhouse

Project also includes new golf cart station

May 6, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Manito Golf & Country Club plans to construct a new pro shop and simulator building, permit applications on file with the city of Spokane show. The new simulator building will be located on the golf club's property at 5303 S. Hatch Road,

Articles by Natasha Nellis

2021 Women in Leadership: Women drive pandemic-era entrepreneurship in Spokane area

Stadium Steps: Details get hammered out on $31 million-plus stadium project

Riverstone developer plans one last project in Coeur d'Alene urban village

Investment in Idaho startups increases

Artisans moves office, looks to increase employees

Former Les Schwab Tires store to be converted into retail strip

Cantus plans Airdome Northwest practice facility

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Home renovation design is in demand during pandemic

Manito Country Club plans new clubhouse

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