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.

Kootenai County has a lot of economic opportunities ahead, although it faces challenges of a tight labor supply and a need for attainable housing.