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Economy endures its sharpest, shortest recession

Full return forecast in mid-year outlook
June 17, 2021
Shawn Narancich
The U.S. economy is back in business after enduring its sharpest and shortest recession ever. Zero percent interest rates at the Federal Reserve, multiple government stimulus payments, business subsidies, and generous unemployment benefits all helped
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Small business owners regain their confidence

Banker offers advice for journey to recovery
June 17, 2021
Kurt Walsdorf
Small business owners in Spokane and across the country are slowly but surely regaining their footing after a uniquely challenging year. In fact, Spokane County's job market is continuing to recover, with its April 2021 unemployment rate dropping
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Health care industry starts to rebound from COVID-19

Industry experiencing some recovery in '21
June 17, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Despite being caught directly in the crosshairs of a global pandemic, local health care officials report the industry is on the financial mend a little more than a year beyond the arrival of COVID-19.
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Sticker Shock: Steep construction costs likely to persist this year

Double-digit percentage price increases are common for most materials
June 17, 2021
Natasha Nellis
Contractors here have seen staggering material cost increases over the past year as surging demand and supply chain bottlenecks have pushed prices to record heights, and many predict those issues won't end this year.
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Spokane manufacturers expect long lead times into 2022

Supply issues coupled with steady demand contribute to backlogs
June 17, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Some manufacturers here say that demand for their products remains high, but they expect to experience ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2022.
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Whitworth network looks to develop mentors

In-person, virtual events fill gap in alumni relations
June 3, 2021
Kevin Blocker
Recognizing a gap in its alumnae network, officials at Whitworth University say the formation of Women's Leadership Network two years ago has helped fill that space and then some.
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Women leaders should assess communication habits

Well-meant behaviors sometimes work against those in governing roles
June 3, 2021
René Johnston
Women leaders bring tremendous strengths, insight, and value to the workplace. But let's face it, we still confront a number of barriers. As a result of centuries of social and cultural programming, seeds individually planted as early as childhood
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Corporate America is at crossroads to retain women

Pandemic pressures now threaten to reverse gains in female representation
June 3, 2021
Robin Pickering
Though employees everywhere report a host of pandemic-related challenges, women disproportionately are struggling, reporting less optimism about career prospects, decreased mental health, and increased stress and burnout.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

Childcare help is coming, but will it be enough?

Even so, providers say staffing shortages make availability elusive as ever
June 3, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A scarcity of child care options that worsened in 2020 has led to legislation that ultimately could increase the number of working women, child care providers here and industry organizations say.
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NATASHA NELLIS

2021 Women in Leadership: Women drive pandemic-era entrepreneurship in Spokane area

WSBDC, SNAP see surge in new interest in business startups
June 3, 2021
Natasha Nellis
Following a lull early last year in new business starts, entrepreneurship is surging again, with women leading the charge, industry observers here say.
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