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Federal Reserve action stirs policy error concerns

Timeline for raising rates has become more murky

November 5, 2015

Much anticipation and discussion swirled throughout the summer regarding when the Federal Reserve would begin the process to normalize interest rates, with economists and forecasters pretty evenly split between whether or not the Fed would start in Septem

Inspirus works to boost membership in Spokane

Credit union dedicated funds to local schools

November 5, 2015

Seattle-based Inspirus Credit Union has stepped up its efforts to add new members in the Spokane area as part of an ongoing effort to reach out beyond its traditionally teacher-based membership, located mostly on the West Side.

Economic statistics don't tell the market's entire story

Some indicators might have become antiquated

November 5, 2015

Michael Maehl

As I review the daily market news and read the economic comments from various sources, it occurs to me that the current measurements being used don't really show the true strength of our total economy.

Numerica Credit Union remodels, adds branches

New design aims to enhance member experience, services

November 5, 2015

LeAnn Bjerken

Numerica Credit Union has been growing not only in terms of membership and assets, but also through branch renovations and additions.

Umpqua's integration

Oregon bank puts emphasis on employee empowerment

November 5, 2015

Mike McLean

Portland-based Umpqua Holding Corp., the parent company of Umpqua Bank, has based an executive team in Spokane to integrate the best of the cultures of Umpqua Bank and the venerable Spokane-based Sterling Bank, which Umpqua acquired last year.

School projects spur uptick in design work

Firms report healthy flow thanks to ballot measures

November 5, 2015

Several local architectural and engineering firms here say voter approval of bonds and levies earlier this year have helped spur added work for them in the form of school projects.

Cd'A home designer evolves

EH Design shifts focus from golf communities

November 5, 2015

Mike McLean

Coeur d'Alene architecture and design concern Eric Hedlund Design LLC, which does business as EH Design, has seen rapid growth in the last few years, after having come into its own in the wake of the Great Recession, says Eric Hedlund, the company's p