Journal of Business

The Journal of Business is a standalone newspaper focused on business news, primarily serving the greater metropolitan areas of Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This region is home to over 600,000 residents and acts as a central hub for business and media across a wide area in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, collectively known as the Inland Northwest. The Journal is released bi-weekly, totaling 26 issues each year, and boasts an audited circulation of around 14,000 copies. Based on survey data regarding readership, we estimate that the Journal reaches over 40,000 individuals. Notably, its audience consists of educated and affluent business leaders and decision-makers.

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Lakeside Cos. names new CEO

1 week ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Tina Sulzle |Karina Elias

David Weeks has been named CEO of Coeur d'Alene-based Lakeside Cos. Weeks will replace John Hemmingson, founder of Lakeside Cos., who will transition to the role of chairman. “I am naming (Weeks) CEO of Lakeside as we expand our mission because his enthusiasm, fresh perspective, and focus has strengthened our collaboration and agility across the Lakeside companies," Hemmingson says in a press release. Prior to being named CEO, Weeks served as president and chief operating officer of the company.
Statewide job count declines for third straight month

1 week ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Tina Sulzle |Karina Elias

Washington state employers added 25,100 jobs during the 12 months ending in March, preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department shows. For the month of March, however, the state’s total job count decreased by about 5,200 jobs from the prior month.
LaunchNW awards over $900K to rural communities

1 week ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Tina Sulzle |Karina Elias

LaunchNW, an initiative of Spokane-based Innovia Foundation, has awarded $920,000 in grants to support high school students postgraduation in rural communities across Eastern Washington. “The grants that are awarded vary in amount and purpose,” says Ben Small, executive director of LaunchNW, in a press release.
The Spokesman-Review moves to a nonprofit hybrid model

1 week ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Tina Sulzle |Karina Elias

Cowles Co. is exploring turning over The Spokesman-Review, the city’s 132-year-old daily newspaper, to a nonprofit that partners with local school districts, regional universities, and other nonprofit-based news organizations, the company announced. Cowles has entered into an agreement with Spokane-based Comma Community Journalism Lab to transfer the assets of the newspaper and a gift of $2 million.
Global Credit Union completes First Financial Bank acquisition

1 week ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Tina Sulzle |Karina Elias

Anchorage, Alaska-based Global Federal Credit Union has completed its acquisition of Renton, Washington-based First Financial Northwest Inc., the parent company of First Financial Northwest Bank. The roughly $230 million acquisition was agreed upon by the organizations in January 2024.
Commerce launches tariff information guide

2 weeks ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its online Tariff Information and Resource Guide this week in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. The new resource includes export-related support at the local, state, and federal levels.
DSP names keynote speaker for upcoming event

2 weeks ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

Downtown Spokane Partnership has announced author and urbanist Peter Kageyama as the keynote speaker for the fourth annual State of Downtown & Awards Breakfast. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the Spokane Convention Center, will highlight the state of downtown, featuring new data and insights about the city’s urban core. The program will also include the presentation of the Legacy and Impact Awards, for people and organizations driving progress.
Rooms For Growth: Eight INW hotel projects to bring hundreds more guest rooms

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.
Business Calendar: April 10- April 25, 2025

2 weeks ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

Active Living Expo 2025: The Spokesman-Review's community-focused health and wellness event will feature a variety of information and local resources for all ages, including ways to improve health, finances, leisure, and more. Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Mirabeau Park Hotel and Conference Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley$8Liens and Encumbrances – The Judgement Zone: Vista Title & Escrow class will discuss how liens and encumbrances can impact a property’s sale.
Sandpoint company raises $8M in Series A funding

2 weeks ago | spokanejournal.com | Karina Elias

Gierd Inc., a Sandpoint-based tech startup that helps companies scale e-commerce sales on leading marketplace platforms such as Amazon.com and eBay, has raised $8 million in series A funding, says CEO Jordan Sielaff. Sielaff says the infusion of funds is helping the company scale by hiring more software engineers and product leaders to speed up the company’s product development. “We were bootstrapped before the series A; our whole focus was building businesses,” Sielaff says.