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The number of jobs in the Spokane area inched upward in November, as did the unemployment rate, according to preliminary data from the Washington state Employment Security Department.
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Eats on Spokane Street LLC, a food truck and restaurant court, will be located at 106 N. Spokane, just north of Post Falls Brewing Co. and just south of Brew Bar PNW.
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Habit Burger & Grill may soon enter the Spokane market, a predevelopment conference application on file with the city shows.
Garland Growth: Housing projects in historic district bring anticipation, anxiety over parking
Machinists Institute plans $3.6M expansion
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Journal names its 25 People of Influence in 2025
The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 25 People of Influence in 2025 awards.
Rate of construction salary growth to slow in new year
Construction industry wage growth is expected to grow at a rate greater than inflation, but at a slower rate than seen in previous years.
More INW startups, investing expected in 2025
Funding for emerging companies is in a lull, but overall, the Inland Northwest’s startup ecosystem is growing, and that growth is expected to continue in 2025. More In Latest News
Roundups & Features
Five Takeaways: 2025 Economic Outlook
In early December, the Journal of Business hosted Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast_._
Parting Thoughts with JoAn Sanders, CEO, Cheney Federal Credit Union
JoAn Sanders, CEO of Cheney Federal Credit Union will retire from her role at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 34 years.
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Catching up with: Jobs Plus, now known as CdAEDC
The Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit originally known as Jobs Plus, which was formed in 1987 to help diversify the economy in Kootenai County, has become more selective in business recruitment and more involved in housing and labor issues in recent years. More In Roundups & Features
Real Estate & Construction
Thrive International envisions 48-unit project on North Side
Construction is expected to begin by early spring on a multifamily affordable housing project at 6980 N. Nevada.
Affordability issues to dampen real estate activity
Real estate affordability has been a top concern in Spokane and Kootenai counties this year for both the commercial and residential markets, and high costs are expected to persist in the new year.
Burlington Coat Factory to relocate North Side store
Kimco Realty Corp. is planning the interior renovation of a 22,800-square-foot vacant retail space, at 5630 N. Division, in the Franklin Park Commons shopping center on Spokane's North Side. More In Real Estate & Construction
Banking & Finance
Banking industry expects further stabilization in 2025
Financial institutions expect steady overall growth and better lending rates for short-term loans in 2025.
Data abound on both sides of bull, bear argument
Financial adviser John Graham describes both “bull” and “bear” perspectives for potential market directions in 2025.
Fraud & Furious: Scams targeting older adults increase in INW
Scams and financial fraud in many forms have been on the rise in recent years, particularly targeting older adults, say financial industry experts. More Banking Articles
Health Care
Heart Institute upgrades to help meet demand
The need for cardiovascular care is growing, and the planned renovation of Providence Heart Institute is expected to help meet that demand.
North Spokane treatment facility plans major campus expansion
Demand for addiction treatment and recovery services has reached a critical level at Spokane Falls Recovery Center, prompting a major expansion project at the company's campus in North Spokane.
Whitworth works to address mental health needs of youth
Whitworth University has received a $3.4 million grant to establish a new program to address critical mental health needs of students in rural communities and refugee and immigrant students in Spokane County schools. More in Healthcare