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2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Sunshine Health Facilities Inc.

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Sunshine Health Facilities Inc. is a finalist for the 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Bouten Construction Co.

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Bouten Construction Co. is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

2026 Large Business of the Year Winner: Jubilant HollisterStier LLC

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Pharmaceutical contract manufacturer Jubilant HollisterStier LLC has been named the winner of the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

2026 Nonprofit of the Year Finalist: Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.

2026 Nonprofit of the Year Finalist: Community Health Association of Spokane, dba CHAS Health

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

CHAS Health is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Selkirk Sport LLC

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Selkirk Sport LLC has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

2026 Medium Business of the Year Winner: No-Li Brewhouse LLC

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

No-Li Brewhouse, winner of the 2026 Medium Business of the Year award, is helping reshape Spokane into a craft beer epicenter.

2026 Small Business of the Year Finalist: Williamson & Associates Technologies Inc. dba Wassoc

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Wassoc is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category.

2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist: Coeur d’Alene Tractor Co., dba Adams Tractor of Spokane

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Adams Tractor of Spokane is a 2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist.

2026 Business Leader of the Year: Heather Rosentrater helps power the community

ericab@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As CEO of Avista Corp., Heather Rosentrater leads and executes the company’s overall strategy and performance, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and affordable energy to its customers.

2026 Small Business of the Year Finalist: Omniscia Health Inc. dba Omniscia AI

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Colbert-based Omniscia AI is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the small-business category.

2026 Small Business of the Year Winner: Ability Employment Services Inc.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Ability Employment Services has been named the winner of the Small Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

2026 Nonprofit of the Year Winner: Maddie's Place

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Maddie's Place has been named the winner of the Nonprofit of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Spokane prepares to host 'summer of soccer'

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Spokane organizations are preparing to potentially host a national soccer team and large public fan events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering businesses the opportunity to benefit from one of the world’s largest sporting events despite the absence of tournament matches in the city.

Tourism momentum lifts Spokane-area economy

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Spokane’s visitor economy heads into 2026 with solid momentum, renewed confidence, and expanding opportunities that continue to benefit residents, workers, and businesses.

Riverfront Park to revamp cultural site

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

A cultural redevelopment project is planned at Riverfront Park's Snxw Meneɂ (sin-HOO-men-huh) Island, where the Spokane Tribe of Indians is partnering with the city of Spokane for the renovation of event areas, art and sculptures, and other features designed to highlight the sacred connection between the island and the Spokane Tribe.

SFCC primes students for evolving workforce

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

As artificial intelligence quietly becomes an everyday tool across industries, Spokane Falls Community College is moving toward educating students on how to work alongside it in their future careers.

Inherent Biosciences eyes further growth in Spokane

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Salt Lake City-based Inherent Biosciences Inc., a health care diagnostic startup, is growing its presence in the Spokane area since first expanding here in 2024 through $1.25 million in grants from Health Sciences & Services Authority of Spokane County.

2026 People of Influence: Brittany Tyler, Scale House Market owner and CEO