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2024 People of Influence: Ignite Northwest CEO Tom Simpson

February 1, 2024
Carson Allen

Tom Simpson is an entrepreneur, startup mentor, Spokane Angel Alliance president, and managing member of the Kick-Start Seed Fund,


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2024 People of Influence: Spiceology Inc. CEO Darby McLean

February 1, 2024
Linn Parish

Darby McLean took the helm at Spiceology Inc. in August 2022 after joining the company in 2020.


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2024 People of Influence: Treasury4 Inc. President and CEO Steve Helmbrecht

February 1, 2024
Linn Parish

A longtime Spokane-area tech executive and entrepreneur, Steve Helmbrecht is now at the helm of one of the Inland Northwest fast-growing startups, Treasury4 Inc.


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INW tech companies buck broader DEI trend

A growing anti-diversity movement at some Big Tech companies hasn't spread to regional market
January 18, 2024
Erica Bullock

Some Spokane-area tech companies remain supportive of inclusive business practices despite a broader, growing anti-DEI movement.


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The pitch for equity

USL Spokane builds club with attention to women in professional sports
January 18, 2024
Karina Elias

USL Spokane is building its professional women's team Zephyr FC through an equitable lens. 


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Directories provide exposure for businesses

AHANA among nonprofits that list companies owned by people of color
January 18, 2024
Dylan Harris

Spokane nonprofits create free online directories for businesses owned by people of color.


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Multipronged plan can help fund child’s education

Long-term strategy aims to ease burden of rising college costs
December 7, 2023
Beau Ruff

As higher education costs continue to rise, it’s important to consider how best to fund your child’s or grandchild’s education. I propose a multipronged approach to use tax-advantaged 529 plans, trusts, and term-life insurance.


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Idaho invests in schools to meet workforce needs

Program intended to help develop, expand career technical education
December 7, 2023
Dylan Harris

The state of Idaho is attempting to address workforce shortages by investing in middle and high school career technical education programs.


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Project Search prepares students for workforce

Program focuses on entry-level training for high school seniors
December 7, 2023
Karina Elias

Students who access special education services often are rewarded for effort, but at Project Search, they are rewarded for accuracy and production.


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Encouraging learning promotes healthy culture

Valuing development, skills growth heightens employee engagement
December 7, 2023
René Johnston

There is much written that outlines how a strong, highly functioning organizational culture values learning and growth. 


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