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The Journal's View: Growth in female leadership bodes well for Spokane area

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December 1, 2022

Spokane organizations involved in economic development largely are led by women now. That strong contingent of females in power positions is an asset to the private sector as a whole, an asset that should be celebrated and, when possible

Income-to-asset ratio can guide retirement timing

Cost of living expected to double in 24 years of being in retirement

December 1, 2022

Michael Maehl

Whether you're already retired or it's moving closer to reality for you, there are some things you should consider when managing your investments. Up until retirement, you simply accumulate assets. You get paid and a portion goes to your retirement

Women maintain 401(k)s as inflation concerns mount

Recession hasn't affected long-term savings plans

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

In general, Spokane-area women participating in 401(k) retirement plans are either maintaining or increasing their contributions to the plans, although inflation is a major concern for many, some financial and wealth advisers here say.

Silvey Construction grows dental office development business

Company derives work through repeat business, word-of-mouth referrals

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based Silvey Construction Inc. plans a big year of developments worth millions of dollars in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, says co-owner and vice president Jared Silvey.

Evergreen Gymnastics to move to new North Side location

Remodel of space projected to begin in mid-December

December 1, 2022

Karina Elias

Evergreen Gymnastics, of Spokane, plans to remodel an 8,800-square-foot warehouse into a gymnastics center at 210 E. Montgomery in Spokane's Logan neighborhood, according to building permit application information submitted to the city.

Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee opens Coeur d'Alene office

Law firm hires three attorneys from WK

December 1, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC, a Spokane-based law firm established in 1985, has expanded into North Idaho. Jim McPhee, managing partner of the law firm, says the Coeur d'Alene office of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee had been scheduled to open

CougsFirst! Movement extends school pride to businesses

Initiative encourages, inspires collaboration beyond university setting

December 1, 2022

Mike Flynn

The greeting 'Go Cougsâ€ that is shared by all in the Washington State University community from staff-including university President Kirk Schultz-to faculty, current students, and alums, likely sets WSU apart from the rest of academia.

Treehouse Deliveries to convert to cooperative model

Model involves sharing profits with drivers, others

December 1, 2022

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Treehouse Deliveries, a third-party food delivery platform, is converting to a member-owned co-op and changing its name to Pacific Northwest Delivery Cooperative, says the company's founder and owner Neil Holford.

Twenty-Seventh Heaven bakery moves to larger space in downtown Spokane

Twenty-Seventh Heaven to increase production, establish events venue

December 1, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A bakery that opened on the South Hill five years ago has moved downtown. Twenty-Seventh Heaven LLC moved into its new space at 105 S. Madison on Nov. 4. Twenty-Seventh Heaven had been located at 1220 S. Grand Boulevard, south of

More older workers expected to delay retirement, INW observers say

Financial reasons keep some working; others cite personal fulfillment

December 1, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The number of people who have decided to delay retirement in the past few years has risen and is unlikely to fall as some older workers remain employed to stay mentally sharp and purpose-driven, while inflation weighs on the minds of many U.S. workers