Journal of Business
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The Journal of Business is an independent business newspaper that covers news primarily in the greater metropolitan area that includes Spokane, Wash., and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. That market includes more than 600,000 residents and serves as the business and media hub for a sprawling geographic area that spans much of Eastern Washington and North Idaho, and is known as the Inland Northwest.The Journal is published bi-weekly, 26 times a year, and has an audited circulation of about 14,000. Using survey-determined pass-along rates, we know the Journal has more than 40,000 readers. Perhaps more importantly, Journal readers are well-educated, affluent business leaders and decision makers. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Spokane |
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| Frequency | Biweekly/Fortnightly |
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Search ArticlesWe're making progress solving Spokane's childcare crisis
For too long, childcare has been viewed as a private domestic hurdle or a matter of social welfare, rather than the critical workforce and economic development necessity we know it to be. For many in the business community, the reality is reflected in the bottom line. In Spokane County alone, the lack of affordable childcare costs employers here a staggering $178.3 million annually.
Convention business boosts Spokane economy
Meetings and conventions serve as a major economic engine for the Spokane region, generating tens of millions of dollars in visitor spending and supporting hotels, restaurants, retailers, entertainment venues, and other industries throughout the community, says Monica Kirn-Pea, vice president of convention sales and services at Visit Spokane.
Catching up with: Spokane's Petunia & Loomis LLC
Since opening in downtown Spokane in early 2022, Petunia & Loomis LLC has grown a loyal base of customers who appreciate the bizarre and unusual. The oddities and antiques shop offers a variety of curiosities, decorations, and heirloom items, including porcelain dolls, horror novels and comics, occult tools, taxidermy, and wet specimens — animals that died of natural causes that are preserved in isopropyl alcohol and displayed in glass jars.
Smash'd Waffle House quickly builds momentum
Smash'd Waffle House is quickly growing beyond owner Adam Smith's expectations of a modest eatery as the rapidly expanding breakfast destination is generating steady month-over-month revenue four months after opening its doors. Financially, the business has exceeded his expectations, Smith says. The restaurant generated about $4,500 in revenue its first month, about $10,000 the second month, and reached $23,000 by its fourth month of operation.
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Business Licenses: July 16, 2026
City of Spokane/ As of July 6 Van Ross Investigations, 4301 W. Rutter Parkway, Spokane, 99208. Marina Hills Transport, 6625 S. Highland Park Drive, Spokane, 99223. Freedom Auto Sales, 4224 E. Sprague, Spokane, 99202. Brad Paulson Construction Services LLC, 1502 W. Forest Hill Drive, Spokane, 99218. Isom Technology, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. Story We Made, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. Solaris Health Holdings LLC, 1401 E. Trent, Spokane, 99202. Elevation Motors, 1811 E. Holyoke, Spokane, 99217.
Agriculture helps veterans find renewed purpose
Agriculture has long depended on people willing to learn by doing. But for many would-be producers, especially those who have served their country and are now looking for a second career, getting started in farming can be difficult. Entering the industry without land, equipment, or family experience only adds to that challenge. In Spokane, Vets on the Farm is one example of how local resources, relationships, and real-world training can help make that path more accessible.
New Hires & Promotions: July 16, 2026
New Hires & Promotions Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union has hired Victor Melnik as vice president of retail experience for Spokane Valley and North Idaho. Melnik previously worked for Richland, Washington-based Gesa Credit Union as regional sales and service manager. Shriners Children’s Spokane has promoted Sarah Older to practice manager from director of performance improvement, risk management, and medical staff administration.
Western Farms hits 30,000 weekly deliveries
Western Farms of Idaho is increasing production in the Inland Northwest, now delivering 30,000 eggs per week to two dozen Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-area restaurants and 14 retail stores, says co-owner Jessica Fransen Tysor. Production has steadily increased 10% each year over the last six years, she says.
High stakes of sustainability at Browning Beef
As Browning Beef LLC contends with higher cattle prices nationally, the Spangle-based beef supplier is working to keep prices low for consumers, says owner Frankie Browning. The cost to purchase grass-fed and -finished steers from her family's ranch and process them has jumped due to low cattle inventories in the U.S. herd, Browning says. “The American ranch is disappearing — people aren’t doing it anymore,” she says.