Technology

Inland Northwest tech hub receives $50 million boost

Funding to go toward development of American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane

January 14, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene aerospace tech hub has received $48 million in federal funding.

CarbonQuest partners with Icelandic tech company

Spokane Valley company expects to grow more quickly in new alliance

December 19, 2024

Karina Elias

CarbonQuest has partnered with an Icelandic company that has technology that can turn CO2 into stone within two years, to accelerate the rate of emissions reduction across North America.

Catching up with: Jobs Plus, now known as CdAEDC

Business advocacy group aims to promote expansion of higher-paying jobs

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

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 INW startups, investing expected in 2025

New companies continue to emerge despite recent lull in funding

December 19, 2024

Dylan Harris

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.

CarbonQuest to double its workforce, expand tech

Estimated $36M infusion to enable company to enter new markets

December 5, 2024

Karina Elias

“We are at a growth inflection point.”

Shane Johnson

CarbonQuest Inc.

$36M

Estimated capital raised in Series A funding.

Lee & Hayes sues Continuous Composites for breach of contract

Firm alleges it is owed $7.2M for its legal work

November 7, 2024

Karina Elias

LaunchPad INW establishes two new regional partnerships

Collaborations intended to grow tech ecosystem in region

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

LaunchPad INW has partnered with Eastern Washington University and a cybersecurity industry group to grow the tech ecosystem in the Inland Northwest.

Continuous Composites wins $25M patent-infringement case

Cd'A manufacturer due to receive first $18M payment yet this year

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company Continuous Composites will receive $25 million in a settlement against another manufacturer.

Meet & Greet: Brett Larsen, president and CEO, Key Tronic Corp.

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Following a 22-year career with Key Tronic Corp. and serving in several financial roles, Brett Larsen has taken the reins as the new CEO and president of the Spokane Valley-based contract manufacturer.

Iasis Molecular takes next steps to develop two products

Company has innovative approach to infection care

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Iasis Molecular Sciences Inc., a Spokane medical devices and life sciences company, is developing two products that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.