Elevating The Conversation

Commercial Real Estate Market

Alicia Barbieri, the co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the Inland Northwest's commercial real estate market.

North Idaho Activity

Wally Jacobson, executive director of the Panhandle Area Council, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss North Idaho economic activity.

Manufacturing & Innovation

Mike Marzetta, president of Altek Inc., sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss manufacturing and innovation.

Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Ryan Herzog, an economics professor at Gonzaga University, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business for its Mid-Year Economic Outlook.

The Inland Northwest Housing Market

Joel White, the executive officer of Spokane Home Builders Association, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the Inland Northwest Housing Market.

The Health of Health Care

Aaron Wilson, the CEO of CHAS Health, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the health of health care.

The Business of Sports

Keytra Lewis, the associate vice president of Spokane Sports, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the business of sports.

Wellness in the Workplace

Natalie Gauvin, an Inland Northwest corporate wellness coach and yoga instructor, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss wellness in the workplace.

Inland Northwest Labor Market

Wade Larson, the executive director of the Production & Manufacturing Institute and the owner of Optimal Talent Dynamics, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business t

Economic Outlook

Vange Hochheimer, economics and finance professor at Whitworth University and CEO and chief economist at Grand Fir Analytics, sits down with the Journal of Business for i

Spokane's Startup Scene

Tom Simpson, the CEO of Ignite Northwest and president of the Spokane Angel Alliance, sits down with the Journal of Business to discuss Spokane's startup scene.

Women in Leadership

Katia Passerini, the new president of Gonzaga University, sits down with new Journal Editor Erica Bullock to discuss women in leadership.

Parting Thoughts with Numerica Credit Union's Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen, the recently-retired chief credit officer at Numerica Credit Union, discusses how he wound up in the banking industry, the role he played in launching a cann

Inland Northwest Office Market

Craig Soehren, a real estate broker with Kiemle Hagood, discusses the current state of the Inland Northwest office market.

Liberty Lake & Spokane Valley Growth

Steven Daines, owner of Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate, discusses recent growth in the Liberty Lake-Spokane Valley area and his expectations for the future.

Parting Thoughts with Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish

Linn Parish, the outgoing editor of the Spokane Journal of Business, discusses his new job at Eastern Washington University, changes in the journalism industry, and the S

Aerospace & Innovation

Mark Norton, executive director of the Northwest I90 Manufacturing Alliance, discusses aerospace manufacturing in the Inland Northwest, as well as other innovations and o

Meet & Greet w/ Cornerstone Construction owner Isaiah Clow

Isaiah Clow, owner of Cornerstone Construction & Development Inc., talks about his acquisition of a longtime, Spokane-based general contracting company, the vision moving

Mid-Year 2025 Economic Outlook

Grant Forsyth, chief economist for Avista Corp., discusses the economic health of the Inland Northwest as we prepare to move into the second half of 2025.  Effects of T

Meet & Greet with new Regional Labor Economist Mike McBride

Mike McBride, new regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department, talks about his career path, his expansive territory, and the Eastern