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In challenging times, health care leaders work to spur positivity

Three executives here explain how they support the industry
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
In the face of financial strain in the industry exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, three leaders in Spokane's health care and biosciences industries say they've found emphasizing connection is vital for keeping employees motivated, delivering
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Credit union CEOs lead during era of growth

Once-small financial organizations emerge as business community leaders in the INW
February 2, 2023
Karina Elias
Leaders of Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union and Liberty Lake-based STCU are helping grow and shape the influence of their respective financial institutions in the Inland Northwest. Ezra Eckhardt, president and CEO of STCU, says that while the
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The Learning Project Network delivers maternal health awareness

Expanded programs, events slated this year
January 19, 2023
Erica Bullock
Stephaine Courtney founded The Learning Project in 2015 to provide affordable in-person and online training for educators that interact with children from nontraditional families or who have behavior issues. The business has evolved in the last eight
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DEI Best Practices: Principles belong in all business operations

Buy-in by leaders said vital for lasting success of diversity initiatives
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Businesses and nonprofits that implement diversity, equity, and inclusion practices should take steps to ensure that such principles are present throughout operations, some experts here say. Blending DEI into every facet of an organization ensures that
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Refocusing The Black Lens

Spokesman-Review editor teams with Williams family with goal to relaunch paper
January 19, 2023
Karina Elias
Before Sandy Williams' tragic death in a plane crash last September, the social activist, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and executive director of the Carl Maxey Center planned to relaunch The Black Lens newspaper this February.
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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
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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.
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—Virginia Thomas

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
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—Karina Elias

Planning for more planners: Whitworth to launch financial planning master's program

New offering emerges as industry struggles to find sufficient number of new advisers
December 1, 2022
Karina Elias
Wealth managers are recruiting new financial advisers here and across the country to maintain service levels and replenish an aging workforce, industry representatives and educators say.
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Offering wellness tools can help retain employees

Workers feel stressed by economic conditions
November 17, 2022
Kurt Walsdorf
As labor shortages continue to impact companies across industries, businesses are shifting their focus to employee retention. According to Bank of America's recent Workplace Benefits Report, 46% of
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