• Home
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Newsroom
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • Current Issue
    • Latest News
    • Special Report
    • Up Close
    • Opinion
  • News by Sector
    • Real Estate & Construction
    • Banking & Finance
    • Health Care
    • Education & Talent
    • North Idaho
    • Technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Government
  • Roundups & Features
    • Calendar
    • People
    • Business Licenses
    • Q&A Profiles
    • Cranes & Elevators
    • Retrospective
    • Insights
    • Restaurants & Retail
  • Supplements & Magazines
    • Book of Lists
    • Building the INW
    • Market Fact Book
    • Economic Forecast
    • Best Places to Work
    • Partner Publications
  • E-Edition
  • Journal Events
    • Elevating the Conversation
    • Workforce Summit
    • Icons
    • Women in Leadership
    • Rising Stars
    • Best Places to Work
    • People of Influence
    • Business of the Year Awards
  • Podcasts
  • Sponsored
  • INW Senior

Up Close

Stick with long-term investment strategy in 2016

Global uncertainty, election ensure change in new year
December 3, 2015
Michael Maehl
It's the time of year again here in investment land where you're trying to make sense of the year just passed while also trying to determine how to be successful in the year ahead. The year 2015 had an unusually long period of the S&P 500 Index tradi
Read More

People's time orientation can affect their fiscal decisions

Physical, cognitive habits strengthen self-control
December 3, 2015
Jeff Joireman
When was the last time you went to the store and bought only the items on your list-no gum, no extra accessories, no new movies? Have you thought about how much money you have saved for retirement, or a rainy day? Would you rather live in the moment or
Read More

Federal budget quietly cuts Social Security provision

File-and-suspend strategy to be eliminated in phases
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
The new federal budget contains a cut to Social Security benefits that could limit options for baby boomers close to retirement-and everybody who follows them. Hidden in the budget bill is a change to Social Security that eliminates file-and-suspend ru
Read More
—LeAnn Bjerken

Star Financial's widening range

Firm's revenue grew 200 percent from last year, owner says
December 3, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Melissa Williams, owner of Star Financial & Insurance Services Inc., says getting people to talk about money is a difficult and often emotional process. 'Finances are very personal and stir up all kinds of emotions,” says Williams. 'That's why
Read More

Studying global approaches to entrepreneurship

Rate of startups vary by country, research shows
November 19, 2015
John Cullen
At Washington State University's Carson College of Business, we examine why nations differ in producing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Read More

Agency launches website for unemployed claimants

Service increases benefit recipients' access to info
November 19, 2015
Staff Report
The Washington Employment Security Department says job seekers receiving unemployment benefits in the state now can access certain information about their claims on their computers or mobile devices.
Read More
Stacey Denny

Homeschooling interest said gaining strength here

More families tapping local resources, advocates say
November 19, 2015
Stacey Denny
Homeschooling is becoming somewhat more common in the Spokane area, advocates here say. Data aren't available for homeschooling in North Idaho, but homeschooling supporters there are a passionate, close-knit and growing group as well, proponents say.
Read More

Forum W program mentors women along career paths

Moss Adams' initiative aiding gender diversity
November 19, 2015
Cheri Burnham
When I first started in the accounting industry 20 years ago, I didn't necessarily think about any potential differences that might exist in opportunities for men and women in the profession. Moss Adams recruited 50 percent women out of college then, an
Read More

Veterans who seek civilian work should look to STEM

Transition can be difficult, but IT appeals to many
November 19, 2015
K.D Joshi
The state of Washington is home to more than 600,000 veterans, with almost 50,000 of them living in the Spokane area alone, and more are returning from active duty every day. A significant challenge facing these veterans is securing and retaining employme
Read More
—LeAnn  Bjerken

Small tribal colleges sees enrollment, funding grow

School's curriculum strives to offer Native perspective
November 19, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
As one of only 37 tribal colleges in the U.S., Spokane Tribal College-which offers classes here and on the Spokane Indian Reservation, at Wellpinit, Wash.-says it's continuing to grow, with increases in enrollment and its annual operating budget.
Read More
Previous 1 2 … 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 … 134 135 Next
Daily News Updates

Subscribe today to our free E-Newsletters!

Subscribe

Featured Poll

Which industry sector has the greatest growth opportunity in the greater Spokane area?

Popular Articles

  • Tagliare photo web
    By Jase Picanso

    Tagliare Delicatessen plans shop on West Plains

  • Dumplings (17) web
    By Karina Elias

    Yo Dumplings opens inside Brick West Brewing Co.

  • Heart (1) web
    By Ethan Pack

    First phase of Heart Institute modernization kicks off

  • Swanson (16) web
    By Karina Elias

    Evergreen Gavekal opens Spokane office

  • Lance beck web
    By Ethan Pack

    Greater Spokane Incorporated names new chief strategy officer

  • News Content
    • News
    • Special Report
    • Up Close
    • Roundups & Features
    • Opinion
  • More Content
    • E-Edition
    • E-Mail Newsletters
    • Newsroom
    • Special Publications
    • Partner Publications
  • Customer Service
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Our Readers
    • Advertising
    • Subscriptions
    • Media Kit
  • Other Links
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Journal Events
    • Privacy Policy
    • Tri-Cities Publications

Journal of Business BBB Business Review allianceLogo.jpg CVC_Logo-1_small.jpg

All content copyright ©  2026 by the Journal of Business and Northwest Business Press Inc. All rights reserved.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing