Nov 21, 2024 · Downtown Spokane Partnership has hired four employees. Rae-Lynn Barden has joined as director of policy and membership. Barden holds a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Washington University. Brandon Dewey has joined as special projects manager. Dewey previously worked as director of giving and program director at the Downtown Missoula Partnership.

May 9, 2024 · Jeanne Ager is considered a philanthropic fundraising icon by many who have worked with the 91-year-old Spokane native and entrepreneur. Judy Rogers, retired senior director of planned giving at Gonzaga University, says Ager is a longtime friend and is the "vortex of all the real progress we've made in the nonprofit and in the planned-giving areas."

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Dec 19, 2024 · The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 25 People of Influence in 2025 awards. The honorees are, in alphabetical order: Maisa Abudayha, co-executive director, Feast World Kitchen.

Mar 28, 2024 · Construction of a new Home Depot store at the former Shopko site on Spokane’s South Hill could begin as early as this spring, with a possible grand opening by summer 2025, a recently filed State Environmental Policy Act checklist on file with the city of Spokane shows.

Apr 25, 2024 · YP Automotive Inc., of Spokane, has acquired Becker Buick GMC i n a transaction that was completed last month. The auto dealership, which now does business as GMC of Riverfront Park, includes a repair shop, retail store, and parts store located on about 2 acres of land at 636 E. Sprague, in Spokane's University District. All 55 of Becker Buick's former staff members are now employed with GMC ...

Nov 21, 2024 · Construction of the new Dave & Buster’s Inc. arcade and sports bar is underway in Spokane Valley. Spokane-based Walker Construction Inc. broke ground in mid-October at 13921 E. Mansfield, north of Interstate 90 off the Evergreen Road exit, near the Spokane Valley Mall.

Dec 5, 2024 · New Hires & Promotions. Eastern Washington University has hired Cola Boyer as director of tribal relations. Boyer previously worked for Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel as the training program manager.

Oct 26, 2023 · A pair of Alaskan fishing boat captains soon will be frying up their wild Alaskan cod in the Inland Northwest. Cashmere, Washington-based Captain’s Cod Company is relocating one of its food trucks to the Spokane area from Western Washington. Its

Nov 14, 2024 · Plans for what was believed to be a Costco Wholesale Corp. store in Liberty Lake fell through late last month. “They decided not to continue with the purchase,” says Doug Yost, vice president of acquisitions and development for Cowles Real Estate, which owns the properties that were being considered through its subsidiary, Centennial Properties LLC.