Erica Bullock

Over-the-road trucking school goes over the cloud to train industry

Months after launching software, Drive509 spinoffs have 40K-plus users

February 2, 2023

Jason Boudreau, owner of Spokane Valley-based Drive509 commercial truck driving school, has launched two software companies that are garnering attention within the trucker training world.

Row homes planned in Peaceful Valley neighborhood

Developer seeks to bring Italian-inspired building design to community

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

A piece of land nestled in a quiet corner of Peaceful Valley is being eyed for a $2 million residential development, says Richard Palmer, owner of Palmer Enterprises LLC. Palmer says he's in talks with a few developers and designers about residential

West Side real estate investors look toward INW

Outside investors said to be looking here for higher growth potential

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

Real estate investors from Western Washington have shifted some of their focus toward commercial real estate in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, where some commercial markets are expected to provide better opportunities and returns on investments than

$25 million Trent Bridge replacement nears completion

Structure set to open to traffic this spring

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

The new East Trent Avenue Bridge, which spans the Spokane River near Gonzaga University, is slated to open to traffic this spring, nearly three years after the original bridge was demolished to make way for a replacement, says Jody Qualley

The Learning Project Network delivers maternal health awareness

Expanded programs, events slated this year

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

Stephaine Courtney founded The Learning Project in 2015 to provide affordable in-person and online training for educators that interact with children from nontraditional families or who have behavior issues. The business has evolved in the last eight

Loft-style apartments planned near Spokane Arena

Former warehouse eyed for residential conversion

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

Plans to redevelop the 56-year-old Northwest Microfilm warehouse building, located at 441 W. Sharp, have changed to residential use from a bar and restaurant concept, says Jordan Tampien, a Spokane real estate developer and owner of 4 Degrees Real Estate.

Remembering Spokane businessman Dick Vandervert

Humble beginnings led to success as prominent real estate developer

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

People who worked and did business with prominent Spokane developer Richard 'Dickâ€ Vandervert remember him for being a sharp dealmaker and community leader who treated everyone with the same level of respect.

Hotstart has hot start to 2023

Valley manufacturer acquires Florida company, hopes to hit $75M in sales

January 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based manufacturer Hotstart Inc., which does business as Hotstart Thermal Management, is planning for a big year of development and growth following its recent acquisition of Tampa, Florida-based engine heating company

Cybersecurity, workforce top concerns for tech

Computer jobs expected to outpace employment growth in Spokane area

December 15, 2022

Erica Bullock

Cybersecurity, privacy and data storage, technology workforce issues, and cloud migration are among the top tech concerns businesses are expected to face in the new year, says Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of Drip7 Inc., a Spokane-based cybersecurity

Apartments proposed in West Central

Application for nine-unit structure under review

December 15, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based Kodiak General Contracting is preparing to construct a $1.2 million apartment building at 1801 W. Mallon, about a half-mile west of the Spokane County Courthouse, according to pending permit information on file with the city