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Gender diversity on INW's public company boards is sought, but elusive

Women make up 25% of board directors at half of public companies here

June 16, 2022

Five of 10 publicly traded companies in Spokane County have women directors constituting at least 25% of their boards of directors. The other five companies' boards of directors are 100% male. Depending on the company, board diversity isn't only

Podium sports facility to be updated for those about to rock

Changes to year-old venue designed to provide flexibility, income generating potential

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Less than a year after the doors opened at the Podium, the state-of-the-art athletic facility is undergoing a $3.1 million investment that will allow it to be transformed into a concert venue, says Paul Christiansen, director of sports for

New financing secured for Marjorie Apartments

$4.8M, 25-year refi has lower interest rate

June 2, 2022

Erica Bullock

Gantry Inc. has procured $4.8 million in permanent financing on behalf of Black Enterprises LP for the Marjorie Apartments, in downtown Spokane, says Demetri Koston, principal at the Spokane office of the San Francisco-based full-service mortgage

Women are urged to take seat at table for change

Spokane area said more welcoming than others

June 2, 2022

Sarah Carlson

This female is moving toward change. Spokane has gone through a lot of change during the pandemic, and it's easy to get caught up in all the uncertainty, from inflation to global conflict and instability.

Subtle sexism may hamper employee retention

Women's job transitions jumped 54% last year

June 2, 2022

Robin Pickering

The 'Great Resignationâ€ has created a strong job market for workers and a competitive environment in which employers must work hard to attract and retain talent. In an environment in which 'We're Still Hiringâ€ signs and sign-on bonuses have

Businesses gain from culture that supports women

Mentorship is expected to play a growing role for future female leaders

June 2, 2022

René Johnston

Much of my career has been spent writing and speaking to the value of creating a strong, highly functioning internal culture. It should be implicit in building that strong culture that it be one that is inclusive and supportive.

Guest Commentary: Inslee, Murray target wrong Snake River dams for removal

Prioritizing spawning habitat â€¦

June 2, 2022

Don Brunell

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray have their priorities backward when it comes to rebuilding Snake River salmon and steelhead runs. Instead of focusing on ripping out dams with fish passages and navigation locks, they should find ways to reopen

The Journal's View: Manufacturing sector sees wins, deserves bright spotlight

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June 2, 2022

Staff Report

While the housing crisis in Spokane has dominated headlines in recent months, the manufacturing sector has recorded some big wins-somewhat quietly. Inland Northwest manufacturers deserve a greater spotlight for the goods they're producing, the jobs

Rebranding effort helps Kelly Right's market growth

Brokerage expects to have 1K agents companywide by the close of this year

June 2, 2022

Erica Bullock

Kelly Right International Inc., a Spokane-based real estate company, has reported over $270 million in local residential sales volume two years after rebranding two of its divisions, Kelly Right Real Estate and Modus Mortgage, company representatives say.

Plastic Surgery Northwest remodel slated

New offices, third floor to be added to structure

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

A $1.8 million remodel is planned for the Plastic Surgery Northwest medical office building at 530 S. Cowley, on the lower South Hill. Eric Armstrong, of Spokane-based Pondera Architecture PC, says he's designing the project, along with