Construction is expected to begin by early spring on a multifamily affordable housing project at 6980 N. Nevada.

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.

The Journal of Business has selected its honorees for the 25 People of Influence in 2025 awards.

Construction industry wage growth is expected to grow at a rate greater than inflation, but at a slower rate than seen in previous years.

In early December, the Journal of Business hosted Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast. 

JoAn Sanders, CEO of Cheney Federal Credit Union will retire from her role at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 34 years. 

The Machinists Institute is expanding its Spokane training center with a $3.6 million tenant improvement project.

Financial institutions expect steady overall growth and better lending rates for short-term loans in 2025. 

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.