Dylan Harris

Northstar Clean Concepts expands into Oregon

Spokane company acquires Portland-based Carson Equipment

September 16, 2025

Spokane-based Clean Concepts Group Inc., which does business as Northstar Clean Concepts, has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Carson Equipment, a division of Portland-based energy and transportation solutions company Carson.

Treasury4 acquires Seattle-based company

Longtime Microsoft treasurer joins Spokane-based fintech organization as chief strategy officer

September 11, 2025

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based fintech company Treasury4 Inc. has acquired TreasuryGo Inc., a Seattle-based company that offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service application that simplifies complex treasury workflows and data management.

Beacon Hill project now underway

Development begins after $24M financing investment

September 11, 2025

Dylan Harris

Construction is underway on a long-envisioned Beacon Hill housing development, following a $24 million commercial construction financing commitment from Dallas-based Sunflower Bank.

Five Takeaways: Inland Northwest Office Market

with Craig Soehren, real estate broker at Kiemle Hagood

September 11, 2025

Dylan Harris

Late last month, the Journal sat down with Craig Soehren, a real estate broker at Spokane-based commercial real estate agency Kiemle Hagood, for its most recent episode of the Elevating The Conversation podcast about the Inland Northwest office market.

2025 Rising Stars: James Connelly

My Green Lab CEO set to grow certification program

September 11, 2025

Dylan Harris

At an early age, James Connelly, 38, developed a passion for sustainability, environmental responsibility, and economic development. His passion has remained a guiding force in his career, through which Connelly continues to make an impact on a global scale.

2025 Rising Stars: Matthew Danielson

Spokane Pride leader navigates funding shifts as nonprofit continues to grow

September 11, 2025

Dylan Harris

Matthew Danielson was named the executive director of Spokane Pride about six months ago, making him the nonprofit's first employee.

Meet & Greet with Karl Otterstrom, Spokane Transit Authority CEO

August 28, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Journal sat down with new STA CEO Karl Otterstrom to discuss how he got his start in public transportation, how the industry has changed throughout his 16-plus year career at STA, and his hopes for the agency going forward.

New designation adds opportunities for Custom Energy

Spokane Valley-based company offers Clean Buildings Act-related services

August 28, 2025

Dylan Harris

Custom Energy, a Spokane Valley-based energy solutions company specializing in Clean Buildings Act compliance, is on a path of continued growth after its addition to Washington state's Energy Service Companies list in May.

Planet Fitness proposed at former Shopko space in North Spokane

New gym to join HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less stores at Northpointe Plaza building

August 20, 2025

Dylan Harris

A new Planet Fitness club is being planned in the former Shopko building in North Spokane, at 9534 N. Newport Highway, a permit application on file with the city shows.

Five Takeaways: Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley Growth

with Steven Daines, owner of Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate

August 14, 2025

Dylan Harris

Late last month, the Journal of Business hosted Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate owner Steven Daines for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about growth in Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley.