Susan Ashe, Spokane Journal of Business 2025 Icon served in various leadership roles throughout her 50-year career in the Inland Northwest. 

Christine Johnson has enjoyed a highly-influential career positively impacting the Spokane area's educational landscape, where she served as chancellor of Community Colleges of Spokane, now Spokane Colleges, for 12 years before retiring in 2022.

Greater Spokane Incorporated, hopes to bridge a gap of misinformation between community and schools with the formation of a new campaign called In Schools.

Applications to law school are surging, driving by economic factors and political events. 

The Whitworth University Institute of Leadership is looking to double in size as demand for the young program has grown. 

Men’s groups in retirement communities offer more than just a way to pass the time; they foster connections with shared stories, common interests, and laughter.

A trio of Washington Trust Bankers has launched a Senior Fraud Awareness workshop to educate older adults on scams and how to stay safe. 

Black Realty Inc. has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Cone Ventures LLC, which does business as Electric Photoland, is the Journal's 2025 Small Business of the Year.