ePublishing Magazine https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss/articles SeaPort Airlines is launching a new seasonal route between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport starting Jan. 8, 2027, giving Eastern Washington residents another way to travel to the capital city during the state legislative session. SeaPort Airlines is launching a new seasonal route between Spokane’s Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport starting Jan. 8, 2027, giving Eastern Washington residents another way to travel to the capital city during the state legislative session.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:32:54 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18901-seaport-airlines-launches-seasonal-service-to-olympia http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18901 Energy leaders from 20 Dutch companies and institutions met in Spokane in October to tackle grid management challenges and digital energy solutions alongside regional leaders from Avista, Itron, WSU, and the city of Spokane. Energy leaders from 20 Dutch companies and institutions met in Spokane in October to tackle grid management challenges and digital energy solutions alongside regional leaders from Avista, Itron, WSU, and the city of Spokane.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18894-delegation-of-dutch-energy-professionals-make-stop-in-spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18894 The use of mass timber is steadily growing as rising construction costs push building developers toward more cost-effective materials, according to some Spokane area manufacturers and contractors. The use of mass timber is steadily growing as rising construction costs push building developers toward more cost-effective materials, according to some Spokane area manufacturers and contractors.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18892-mass-timber-usage-slowly-trending-upwards-here http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18892 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18891-bridging-the-inland-northwest http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18891 For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Fred Brown, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Omniscia AI, to discuss Spokane's startup scene. For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Fred Brown, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Omniscia AI, to discuss Spokane's startup scene.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18890-five-takeaways-spokanes-startup-scene http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18890 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18889-top-20-inland-northwest-sba-lenders http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18889 When college athletes gained the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness in 2021, Gonzaga University student Jesse Riodil saw an opportunity that never materialized for him during his four years playing on the men’s soccer team. When college athletes gained the ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness in 2021, Gonzaga University student Jesse Riodil saw an opportunity that never materialized for him during his four years playing on the men’s soccer team.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18895-gu-students-launch-app-to-connect-businesses-with-athletes http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18895 Topgolf’s plans for a new 35,000-square-foot entertainment facility are moving forward following the company's October purchase of 11 acres of land along Interstate 90, in Liberty Lake. Topgolf’s plans for a new 35,000-square-foot entertainment facility are moving forward following the company's October purchase of 11 acres of land along Interstate 90, in Liberty Lake.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18888-topgolfs-liberty-lake-plans-progress-with-liberty-lake-land-sale http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18888 Wild Birds Unlimited Inc., operating on Spokane's South Hill, is under new ownership following the acquisition of the avian product shop by longtime Montana franchisee operators John and Kathy Haigh. Wild Birds Unlimited Inc., operating on Spokane's South Hill, is under new ownership following the acquisition of the avian product shop by longtime Montana franchisee operators John and Kathy Haigh.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18887-lincoln-heights-nature-store-changes-hands http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18887 When Scale House Market opened in May 2025, the goal was to establish a year-round farmers' market and support 65 farm-based businesses. Eighteen months later, it has surpassed expectations, supporting between 150 and 175 small businesses spanning agricultural operators, food producers, bakers, makers, artisans, dairy farmers, cattle ranchers, among others. When Scale House Market opened in May 2025, the goal was to establish a year-round farmers' market and support 65 farm-based businesses. Eighteen months later, it has surpassed expectations, supporting between 150 and 175 small businesses spanning agricultural operators, food producers, bakers, makers, artisans, dairy farmers, cattle ranchers, among others.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18886-catching-up-with-brittany-tyler-four-roots-llc-owner-and-ceo http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18886 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18883-largest-engineering-firms http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18883 Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity threats against businesses and government agencies, allowing criminals to potentially impersonate employees, steal sensitive information, and compromise corporate networks faster than organizations can respond, warn some cybersecurity experts. Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity threats against businesses and government agencies, allowing criminals to potentially impersonate employees, steal sensitive information, and compromise corporate networks faster than organizations can respond, warn some cybersecurity experts.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18879-ia-driven-adversaries-top-cyber-threat-list http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18879 Two years after developing its Small Business Administration lending department, RiverBank Holding Co., the parent company of Spokane-based RiverBank, has become the county’s top SBA lender. The increase in SBA lending comes as the community bank establishes a director of fintech position, reinforcing its founding principles of relationship banking and technology. Two years after developing its Small Business Administration lending department, RiverBank Holding Co., the parent company of Spokane-based RiverBank, has become the county’s top SBA lender. The increase in SBA lending comes as the community bank establishes a director of fintech position, reinforcing its founding principles of relationship banking and technology.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18876-sba-lending-fintech-fuel-riverbanks-growth http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18876 Storhäug Engineering Inc. is experiencing high demand for its engineering, design, and consulting services in Spokane County, prompting the Spokane-based company to expand its geographic reach, says principal Austin Storhäug. Storhäug Engineering Inc. is experiencing high demand for its engineering, design, and consulting services in Spokane County, prompting the Spokane-based company to expand its geographic reach, says principal Austin Storhäug.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18875-storhaug-stays-busy-expands-service-borders http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18875 More than $1.8 million in commercial renovations and build-outs is reshaping North Spokane's commercial corridors, including new locations for retailers Sephora and Spencer Gifts and restaurants Habit Burger & Grill and El Pollo Loco. More than $1.8 million in commercial renovations and build-outs is reshaping North Spokane's commercial corridors, including new locations for retailers Sephora and Spencer Gifts and restaurants Habit Burger & Grill and El Pollo Loco.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18874-north-spokane-gets-new-retailers-and-eateries http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18874 Seattle-based general contractor Sellen Construction Co. Inc. is expanding into Spokane County with a new office in the University District. Seattle-based general contractor Sellen Construction Co. Inc. is expanding into Spokane County with a new office in the University District.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18882-seattle-contractor-expands-into-spokane http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18882 At Washington Trust Bank's headquarters, the financial institution has saved more than 5 million gallons of water and roughly $18,000 in annual utility costs thanks to a partnership between K&H Facility Services LLC and the city of Spokane’s Water Wise Commercial Efficiency Auditing Program. At Washington Trust Bank's headquarters, the financial institution has saved more than 5 million gallons of water and roughly $18,000 in annual utility costs thanks to a partnership between K&H Facility Services LLC and the city of Spokane’s Water Wise Commercial Efficiency Auditing Program. 

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18866-water-wise-helps-commercial-buildings-stay-efficient http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18866 Tacoma, Washington-based engineering firm Ethos Civil LLC is expanding its presence in Spokane as demand for civil engineering, site development, project management, and entitlement services continues to drive growth across the Pacific Northwest. Tacoma, Washington-based engineering firm Ethos Civil LLC is expanding its presence in Spokane as demand for civil engineering, site development, project management, and entitlement services continues to drive growth across the Pacific Northwest.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18861-ethos-civil-targets-spokane-growth http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18861 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18860-business-licenses-nov-5-2026 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18860 Rising small business loan demand is bolstering some Inland Northwest banks in the third quarter, but persistent inflation, high interest rates, and trade tariffs are depressing agricultural and commercial borrowing. Rising small business loan demand is bolstering some Inland Northwest banks in the third quarter, but persistent inflation, high interest rates, and trade tariffs are depressing agricultural and commercial borrowing.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18853-q3-earnings-mixed-inw-banks-report http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18853 Alameda, California-based World Market LLC has opened its second Spokane-area store, bringing 60 jobs to a 17,000-square-foot retail space, at 15110 E. Indiana in Spokane Valley. Alameda, California-based World Market LLC has opened its second Spokane-area store, bringing 60 jobs to a 17,000-square-foot retail space, at 15110 E. Indiana in Spokane Valley.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18849-world-market-opens-spokane-valley-location http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18849 Fueled by a 20% revenue increase and workforce expansion plans, Spokane-based Fulcrum Financial Group LLC is launching its next growth phase under new leadership following the retirement of founder Sarah Carlson. Fueled by a 20% revenue increase and workforce expansion plans, Spokane-based Fulcrum Financial Group LLC is launching its next growth phase under new leadership following the retirement of founder Sarah Carlson.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18848-messinger-takes-lead-at-fulcrum-financial http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18848 Part of planning and managing business risk is not putting all your eggs in one basket. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk. Part of planning and managing business risk is not putting all your eggs in one basket. Saving for retirement independent of the value of your business is one way you can begin diversifying and safeguarding yourself from business risk.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18843-diversify-small-business-risk-through-retirement-planning http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18843 Many business owners spend decades building a company while setting aside too little for retirement. Their backup plan sounds reasonable: “Someday, I’ll sell the business and retire on the proceeds.” But as that “someday” approaches, the plan can collide with reality. Many business owners spend decades building a company while setting aside too little for retirement. Their backup plan sounds reasonable: “Someday, I’ll sell the business and retire on the proceeds.” But as that “someday” approaches, the plan can collide with reality.

]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18842-sell-your-business-for-what-its-worth http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18842 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18841-business-calendar-nov-5-nov-19 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18841 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18839-new-hires-and-promotions-nov-5 http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18839 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18844-its-time-to-fill-those-unfilled-trade-jobs http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18844 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18872-november-2026-events-calendar http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18872 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18871-november-2026-meals-on-wheels-menus http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18871 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18869-november-2026-activities http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18869