small business
By Sarah D. Stephens Regenerative agriculture, urban farming, naturally grown certified, these are terms that define Courage to Grow Farms. Oftentimes people will leave careers to lead a life as…
by Matthew O. Stephens An artistic passion has fueled the desire to create different things for Spokane entrepreneur Casandra Quintero. Through the encouragement and help of her husband Trent the…
by Patricia Elwing Have you ever come out of a diner after having breakfast or lunch and felt the heaviness of the greasy processed food and sub-par meat you just…
When Sandy Tarbox, owner of Greencastle Soap and Supply, started thinking about retirement she knew her perfect replacement: Reardan farmgirl, loyal customer, and soap making instructor Tammy Merrill.
Helping businesses and individuals bring new ideas to reality and onto the market is what Johnston Engineering specializes in, and they help design and develop new products in various industries across the market.
by Amy McGarry During my travels in Canada, I’ve been struck by the kindness and helpfulness of the Canadians I encountered. Barry Baker, originally from Swift Current, Sesketchewan, Canada, is…
At some point in life everyone needs to be coached and advised through certain situations. In a very active world, businesses sometimes need insight on how to grow in the surrounding environment and find continued success moving forward.
Every successful boxer has a good corner. In the boxing ring, this is the fighter’s trainer. But everyone needs a good “corner” in life–someone who will encourage us, give us guidance. Someone who will help us grow.
ainly know that the housing market of today makes it an incredibly good time to sell a house. What you might not know is the best way to go about it. For example, you might think that choosing a big real estate company will give you the greatest exposure, increasing your chances of the best deal. Not the case. Just ask Patrick Katz, owner of Katz Realty based in Davenport.
I thought I must have misheard Dave Olson, owner of Blue Creek Mercantile. I had asked him what the biggest sellers were at his store near Chewelah. While I had not yet visited Blue Creek Mercantile, I had an image in my mind of a small town mercantile in Eastern Washington. I imagined fabric, animal feed, canning supplies, sugar, flour, and coffee in bulk, and candy. My conception was probably misinformed by all the hours I spent watching Little House on the Prairie as a child. In fact, the Walnut Grove Mercantile from “Little House” was owned by another friendly and kind Mr. Olson. (Remember his awful daughter Nellie Olson who tormented the Ingalls girls?)
