Washington state has added another tool to its roster to provide financial independence for those with disabilities and is engaged in a statewide push to increase awareness of its new ABLE program. ...
Full StoryOver the last few weeks, a half-dozen businesses with employees in Spokane County have filed notices signaling the Washington state Employment Security Department of temporary layoffs of more than 800 workers. ...
Full StoryWhen the year began, business was booming, and the biggest challenge for many employers was finding qualified job applicants. Suddenly, we’re in an economic environment no one anticipated. ...
Full StorySpokane-area small-business owners are looking into taking advantage of aid offered to them through the CARES Act, says Sheryl McGrath, Spokane-based associate state director of the Washington Small Business Development Center....
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Spokane-area contractors are scrambling to comply with recent updates to Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay healthy” order that has deemed commercial and residential construction as nonessential....
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By Friday, March 20, Spokane had lost more than $35 million in anticipated economic impacts as events that had been scheduled to take place in the Spokane area were canceled or postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak....
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Many business owners are either unaware of a new state law regarding noncompete agreements or are unaware of the scope of the law that went into effect Jan. 1, says Stephen Bergman, of Cooney Law Offices PS, of Spokane....
Full StoryThe Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has opened a formal investigation into a one-time financial planner in Spokane recently banned from working in that capacity....
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The concrete has been poured for the $53 million Sportsplex under construction near downtown Spokane, says Stephanie Curran, CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District, which will own and operate the facility. Work on the 135,000-square-foot facility ...
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After 103 years, the Post Street Bridge in downtown Spokane will be replaced. Construction is scheduled to start in April. Marlene Feist, director of strategic development for the public works department, says plans call for the project to be completed...
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