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1 week ago | 
facilitiesmanagementadvisor.com | Dylan Harris
Winter may have come and gone, but it often leaves behind a mess. Harsh weather, debris buildup, and grime take a toll on your facility’s exterior, affecting its appearance, safety, and longevity. Spring is the perfect time to reset and restore. A thorough cleaning ensures a polished look, protects your investment, and creates a positive first impression.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Dylan Harris
Eight new hotel projects are planned or underway that will add more than 800 new guest rooms in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene market. In the past six months, the Journal has reported on seven new hotels that are being considered, are under construction, or have recently opened in the Inland Northwest. Those hotels, combined with a new Home2 Suites by Hilton planned in Spokane Valley, add over 800 new rooms to the region.
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2 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Dylan Harris
For small business owners, saving for retirement requires intentionality, discipline, and planning, Inland Northwest financial professionals say. “A lot of small businesses are really just trying to get through the day-to-day, and planning for retirement is a long-term goal,” says Monica Wales. “Oftentimes, it’s on the back burner.”Wales owns Spokane-based Coaching Freedom, a personal financial coaching business.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
Black Realty Inc. and its affiliated companies have cemented their presence in the Inland Northwest and beyond with a growing client base, increased revenue, and expansion into new markets. Spokane-based Black Realty is the umbrella company for Black Commercial Inc., which does business as NAI Black; Black Realty Management Inc.; and Black Management Services Inc. Black Realty consists of a commercial real estate brokerage division, a property management team, and a real estate development arm.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
Idaho Central Credit Union first entered the Washington market in 2022 when it opened a branch in the former Banner Bank building, at 41 W. Riverside in downtown Spokane. Since then, four more ICCU branches have opened in Spokane County, with a fifth planned for the South Hill. The Chubbuck, Idaho-based credit union also has plans for three Tri-Cities, Washington, branches, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business reported.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
2024 was a busy year for Davenport Hotels. And a successful one. The hotel collection posted record-high revenue last year, reaching the $100 million mark, according to the organization’s Business of the Year survey response. Davenport Hotels is comprised of five hotels in downtown Spokane: The Davenport Hotel; The Davenport Tower; The Louie, a Davenport Hotel; The Davenport Grand Hotel; and The Centennial by Davenport Hotels.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
About a year-and-a-half has passed since the Gray Fire ravaged the Medical Lake area, and some businesses in the small town west of Spokane are still struggling because of it. “Businesses absolutely have been impacted,” says Gerri Johnson, owner of Farm Salvation, a vintage shop at 106 S. Lefevre, in Medical Lake.
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4 weeks ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
Work is well underway at the Dave & Buster’s Inc. project site in Spokane Valley, while Topgolf International Inc., another large entertainment company, is still expected to set up shop in Liberty Lake. Spokane-based Walker Construction Inc. broke ground in October at 13921 E. Mansfield, north of Interstate 90, near the Spokane Valley Mall, on a 25,000-square-foot Dave & Buster’s arcade and sports bar facility. Illinois-based Aria Group Architects Inc.
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1 month ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
A 7-Eleven Inc. convenience store and fuel station has been proposed on the West Plains, according to a newly issued State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA, checklist. The proposed store and gas station will be located at 10812 W. Geiger Blvd., at the northwest corner of Geiger and Hayford Road, just off the westbound Interstate 90 Medical Lake exit, east of the Amazon fulfillment center. Construction is anticipated to begin in May, with completion targeted before year-end.
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1 month ago | 
spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias |Mike McLean |Dylan Harris
Lululemon, a trade name for Lululemon USA Inc., is considering the relocation of its Spokane store to River Park Square, a commercial building permit application submitted to the city suggests. Proposed plans show the Vancouver, British Columbia-based athletic apparel retailer would move to the former Banana Republic space on the downtown mall's street level, from its current location across the street at 707 W. Main. Banana Republic vacated the nearly 5,000-square-foot space earlier this year.
