https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us karinae@spokanejournal.com The Great PNW Inc. is on track to have its best year yet, as the Spokane-based apparel company continues to focus on improving company culture, expanding proven product lines, and increasing marketing reach, says owner Joel Barbour. The Great PNW Inc. is on track to have its best year yet, as the Spokane-based apparel company continues to focus on improving company culture, expanding proven product lines, and increasing marketing reach, says owner Joel Barbour.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18452 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18452-catching-up-with-the-great-pnws-joel-barbour Joel-(12)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com The University District has spent the last several years laying the groundwork for the next phase of development to transform the district into a regional hub for innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. The University District has spent the last several years laying the groundwork for the next phase of development to transform the district into a regional hub for innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18410 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18410-catching-up-with-juliet-sinisterra-ceo-of-the-university-district-development-association Sinisterra-(12)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Eight years ago, when the Journal last caught up with Denielle Waltermire-Stuhlmiller, owner of Simply Northwest gift shop, sloths, unicorns, mermaids, and llamas reigned in popularity. While current tastes have shifted to cherries, chickens, book-lover merchandise, and bees, the Spokane Valley-based retailer maintains a proactive approach to stay ahead of the curve. Eight years ago, when the Journal last caught up with Denielle Waltermire-Stuhlmiller, owner of Simply Northwest gift shop, sloths, unicorns, mermaids, and llamas reigned in popularity. While current tastes have shifted to cherries, chickens, book-lover merchandise, and bees, the Spokane Valley-based retailer maintains a proactive approach to stay ahead of the curve.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18375 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18375-catching-up-with-denielle-waltermire-stuhlmiller-owner-of-simply-northwest Simply-(14)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Mary McDirmid, co-founder of All Needs Planning, has co-authored a book designed to help educate and empower families caring for loved ones with disabilities as they navigate the complexities of wealth management, caregiving, and long-term planning. Mary McDirmid, co-founder of All Needs Planning, has co-authored a book designed to help educate and empower families caring for loved ones with disabilities as they navigate the complexities of wealth management, caregiving, and long-term planning.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18308 Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18308-catching-up-with-mary-mcdirmid-all-needs-planning-chief-financial-planning-and-growth-officer Mary_McDirmid_Headshot_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com T.W. Clark Construction LLC has expanded beyond general contracting, positioning the Spokane Valley-based company as a vertically integrated builder-developer that can guide projects from land acquisition through leasing. T.W. Clark Construction LLC has expanded beyond general contracting, positioning the Spokane Valley-based company as a vertically integrated builder-developer that can guide projects from land acquisition through leasing.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18270 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18270-catching-up-with-steve-sunleaf-president-and-ceo-of-tw-clark-construction-and-development Sunleaf-(1)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com After a quiet period of low activity following the pandemic, the Spokane Winery Association is reemerging with new programming, expanded membership, and renewed momentum, even as the broader wine industry faces uncertainty. After a quiet period of low activity following the pandemic, the Spokane Winery Association is reemerging with new programming, expanded membership, and renewed momentum, even as the broader wine industry faces uncertainty. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18222 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18222-catching-up-with-sarah-lathrop-president-of-the-spokane-wine-association Sarah-Lathrop_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Patrick Donovan, president of Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling Inc., says the company received no advance notice that the spirit maker’s canned Bloody Mary would be featured on HBO’s new television series DTF St. Louis, much less that the canned cocktail would play such a prominent role in the show’s storyline. Patrick Donovan, president of Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling Inc., says the company received no advance notice that the spirit maker’s canned Bloody Mary would be featured on HBO’s new television series DTF St. Louis, much less that the canned cocktail would play such a prominent role in the show’s storyline.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18164 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18164-catching-up-with-pat-donovan-president-of-dry-fly-distilling-inc Dry-Fly-(12)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com When Dr. Suzan Marshall founded Plan B Forensics LLC in 2019, the name reflected the company's early focus on helping families who were seeking a second opinion when official investigations into a person's death fell short. Marshall's company has now rebranded to Trauma Forensics, a name she says more clearly signals her expertise. When Dr. Suzan Marshall founded Plan B Forensics LLC in 2019, the name reflected the company's early focus on helping families who were seeking a second opinion when official investigations into a person's death fell short. Marshall's company has now rebranded to Trauma Forensics, a name she says more clearly signals her expertise.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18132 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18132-catching-up-with-dr-suzan-marshall-owner-of-trauma-forensics Dr.SuzanMarshall_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Slate Dental Inc. has grown its operations from a South Hill garage just two years ago to launching its mini dental flosser product in 844 Target Corp. stores nationwide, marking a significant retail milestone for the Spokane-based dental-technology company. Slate Dental Inc. has grown its operations from a South Hill garage just two years ago to launching its mini dental flosser product in 844 Target Corp. stores nationwide, marking a significant retail milestone for the Spokane-based dental-technology company.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18080 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18080-catching-up-with-brynn-maclennan-ceo-of-slate-dental-inc BrynnMacLennan_pullquote_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Over the last month, four men who made lasting impacts on Spokane’s culture, business landscape, and community have died: Gordon Budke, Larry Brown, Frank Bouten, and Steve Strom. Over the last month, four men who made lasting impacts on Spokane’s culture, business landscape, and community have died: Gordon Budke, Larry Brown, Frank Bouten, and Steve Strom.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18028 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18028-remembering-spokane-businessmen Bouten_Strom_Brown_Budke_Headshots_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Last April, Maddie’s Place President and CEO Shaun Cross was worried the Spokane-based neonatal transitional care facility might not secure $2 million from the Washington State Legislature to continue operating. To help prevent a potential closure, the organization launched a social media campaign. The campaign not only helped raise additional funds but sparked national interest, with groups in more than 30 states now exploring how to bring a Maddie’s Place-style facility to their communities. Last April, Maddie’s Place President and CEO Shaun Cross was worried the Spokane-based neonatal transitional care facility might not secure $2 million from the Washington State Legislature to continue operating. To help prevent a potential closure, the organization launched a social media campaign. The campaign not only helped raise additional funds but sparked national interest, with groups in more than 30 states now exploring how to bring a Maddie’s Place-style facility to their communities.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17982 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17982-catching-up-with-shaun-cross-maddies-place-president-and-ceo Shaun-Cross-(9)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Amid ongoing political, social, and economic uncertainty and tumult, demand for ketamine infusion therapy at the Ketamine Clinic of Spokane LLC has remained steady as patients seek tools to manage depression, anxiety, and emotional overload, often compounded by collective stress. Amid ongoing political, social, and economic uncertainty and tumult, demand for ketamine infusion therapy at the Ketamine Clinic of Spokane LLC has remained steady as patients seek tools to manage depression, anxiety, and emotional overload, often compounded by collective stress.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17932 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17932-catching-up-with-tina-gordon-the-ketamine-clinic-of-spokane-co-owner Ketamine-(4)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Last month, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center Tech Hub reapplied for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce, seeking $39 million that would help establish a national test bed for next-generation aerospace prototypes in Spokane. Last month, the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center Tech Hub reapplied for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce, seeking $39 million that would help establish a national test bed for next-generation aerospace prototypes in Spokane.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17862 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17862-catching-up-with-patrick-mchail-american-aerospace-materials-manufacturing-center-tech-hub-director AerospaceTechHub_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Latinos en Spokane, a nonprofit serving the Latino community, has continued to grow despite funding cuts and the country’s current immigration climate, in which the organization’s constituents are being targeted, says Executive Director Jennyfer Mesa. Latinos en Spokane, a nonprofit serving the Latino community, has continued to grow despite funding cuts and the country’s current immigration climate, in which the organization’s constituents are being targeted, says Executive Director Jennyfer Mesa.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17761 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17761-catching-up-with-jennyfer-mesa-executive-director-of-latinos-en-spokane Latinos78_cutout_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane Regional Land Holding Properties LLC has sold its first property to an affordable housing developer and has a growing pipeline of projects, showing the organization’s model is beginning to take hold. Spokane Regional Land Holding Properties LLC has sold its first property to an affordable housing developer and has a growing pipeline of projects, showing the organization’s model is beginning to take hold.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17731 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17731-catching-up-with-ami-manning-executive-director-of-spokane-land-bank Land-Bank-(4)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Two years after taking the helm at S3R3 Solutions, executive director Chris Pengra says the public development authority has evolved from a fledgling group into a key player helping shape the West Plains into one of the Inland Northwest’s premier industrial hubs. Two years after taking the helm at S3R3 Solutions, executive director Chris Pengra says the public development authority has evolved from a fledgling group into a key player helping shape the West Plains into one of the Inland Northwest’s premier industrial hubs.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17689 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17689-catching-up-with-chris-pengra-executive-director-of-s3r3-solutions Pengra8_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com After securing two dozen U.S. Department of Energy projects, Spokane-based Johnston Engineering PLLC is expanding its footprint by building a new 11,500-square-foot headquarters on the West Plains and preparing to increase its staff as clean-energy work accelerates. After securing two dozen U.S. Department of Energy projects, Spokane-based Johnston Engineering PLLC is expanding its footprint by building a new 11,500-square-foot headquarters on the West Plains and preparing to increase its staff as clean-energy work accelerates.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17634 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17634-catching-up-with-andy-johnson-president-and-owner-of-johnson-engineering Johnston-(4)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com A year after setting out to build drive-thru tea shops in Arizona, Revival Tea Co. founder Andrew Henry is steering his company in a new direction — toward the Midwest. A year after setting out to build drive-thru tea shops in Arizona, Revival Tea Co. founder Andrew Henry is steering his company in a new direction — toward the Midwest.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17581 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17581-catching-up-with-andrew-henry-ceo-of-revival-tea-co Andrew-Henry-Headshot-1_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Every year for the past decade, Spokane Boxing Gym LLC has grown a little bigger, drawn a little more attention, and pulled in students from farther afield. For owner Rick Welliver, the numbers matter less than witnessing and being a part of the transformation of many of his students. Every year for the past decade, Spokane Boxing Gym LLC has grown a little bigger, drawn a little more attention, and pulled in students from farther afield. For owner Rick Welliver, the numbers matter less than witnessing and being a part of the transformation of many of his students.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17542 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17542-catching-up-with-former-professional-boxer-rick-welliver Rick-Welliver-(5)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Brian Jon Garvey has come up with his next invention: a dual-propulsion fin system that could power Navy SEALs through the ocean at 15 mph, dubbed JetFinz. Brian Jon Garvey has come up with his next invention: a dual-propulsion fin system that could power Navy SEALs through the ocean at 15 mph, dubbed JetFinz. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17492 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17492-catching-up-with-brian-jon-garvey-founder-of-vata7 Frogman-(14)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw, is remembered by friends and family for his integrity, diligence, and civic leadership. Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw, is remembered by friends and family for his integrity, diligence, and civic leadership. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17460 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17460-remembering-larry-stanley-founder-of-empire-bolt-and-screw LarryStanley_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has opened a 5,000-square-foot incubator in North Spokane—a tangible step toward a bigger vision for the region's life sciences future. Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has opened a 5,000-square-foot incubator in North Spokane—a tangible step toward a bigger vision for the region's life sciences future.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17410 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:35:51 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17410-catching-up-with-michaele-armstrong-executive-director-of-evergreen-bioscience-innovation-cluster Armstrong-(4)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Sarah Doxey, the health care executive who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in mid-July, is remembered by loved ones as a servant leader who led by example with vision and warmth. Sarah Doxey, the health care executive who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in mid-July, is remembered by loved ones as a servant leader who led by example with vision and warmth. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17369 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17369-remembering-sarah-doxey-chief-operating-officer-of-chas Sarah-Doxey_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Chad White, the once prominent Spokane restaurateur, has taken his culinary skills into nature cooking for outdoor enthusiasts off the grid. Chad White, the once prominent Spokane restaurateur, has taken his culinary skills into nature cooking for outdoor enthusiasts off the grid. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17320 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17320-catching-up-with-chef-chad-white Chad-White1_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Shoot 360, a high-tech basketball facility in North Spokane, has emerged as a hub for athletes of all ages and is set to launch its first summer basketball clinic series. Shoot 360, a high-tech basketball facility in North Spokane, has emerged as a hub for athletes of all ages and is set to launch its first summer basketball clinic series. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17239 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:36 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17239-catching-up-with-dan-dickau Dan-Dickau5_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Selkirk Sport, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of pickleball equipment, has grown to 200 employees and 1,500 square feet of space in the past five years. Selkirk Sport, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of pickleball equipment, has grown to 200 employees and 1,500 square feet of space in the past five years. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17153 Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17153-catching-up-with-selkirk-sports Selkirk-Sports1_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Life after leaving office has been filled with career opportunities for former Mayor Mary Verner, who fondly looks back at her time in office. Life after leaving office has been filled with career opportunities for former Mayor Mary Verner, who fondly looks back at her time in office. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17103 Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17103-whats-happening-with-former-mayor-mary-verner MaryVerner_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Taylor'd Containers has grown in a niche market of desinging custom training props for fire departments across the country. Taylor'd Containers has grown in a niche market of desinging custom training props for fire departments across the country. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17039 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/17039-taylord-containers-gets-fired-up TaylorD7_web.jpg mikem@spokanejournal.com Pearson Packaging Systems anticipates a sales surge this year following three years of steady, but below-forecast sales. Pearson Packaging Systems anticipates a sales surge this year following three years of steady, but below-forecast sales.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/16951 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/16951-catching-up-with-manufacturer-pearson-packaging Pearson-Packaging-(10)_web.jpg mikem@spokanejournal.com Infrastructure is in place for the first phase in the Mead Works development, and lots are staked for housing starts. Infrastructure is in place for the first phase in the Mead Works development, and lots are staked for housing starts.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/16886 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/16886-catching-up-with-greenstones-mead-works-project BINW-MeadWorks8_web.jpg