John J. Hemmingson named 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

Lakeside on March 11, 2025

The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year.

An entrepreneur, business executive, and philanthropist, Hemmingson is the co-founder and CEO of Lakeside Companies., which spans multiple business sectors, including education, aerospace, real estate, construction, agriculture, and more. The longtime Spokane businessman will be recognized with the award at the Journal’s Business of the Year Awards event, which will be Wednesday, March 26, at the Spokane Club.

John J. Hemmingson Selected as one of ’24 People of Influence for 2024′

Lakeside on December 28, 2023

The Spokane Journal of Business has announced ’24 People of Influence for 2024′ that are decision makers in the Spokane Coeur d’Alene region who are actively working to improve quality of life in the Inland Northwest. Our CEO, John J. Hemmingson, has been selected for his industry leadership and significant philanthropic contributions to the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene region.

Jacob Bonwell Joins Lakeside

Lakeside on July 21, 2022

Jacob Bonwell has joined Lakeside Companies as a new Associate Partner and the Vice President of Operations. Like the other recently announced Associate Partners, he is a talented expert and highly valued member of the Lakeside team.

Lakeside Companies Adds Associate Partners

Lakeside on June 30, 2022

Lakeside Companies has announced the addition of nine Associate Partners. This group of talented leaders support key aspects of Lakeside Companies and its operating entities, bringing a high level of expertise to their roles. Learn more about these new associate partners and why we’ve added them.

Lakeside Capital Group Becomes Lakeside Companies

Lakeside on May 10, 2022

SPOKANE, WA – May 15, 2022 – Lakeside Capital Group, LLC has announced an updated name and brand: Lakeside Companies.

The shift to Lakeside Companies better encompasses our identify as an entrepreneurial family firm and our focus on embracing opportunities we find interesting and relevant. You can learn more about our team, projects, and companies at thinklakeside.com.