Banking & Finance

Desire to leave legacy benefits from strategizing

Some gifting options can reduce tax liability

August 1, 2024

Michael Maehl

Retirement income specialist Michael Maehl outlines options for leaving a legacy via charitable donations.

Community giving can have transformative impact

Strategic investments in neighbors promotes economic sustainability

August 1, 2024

Kurt Walsdorf and Sara Desautel

Bank executives Kurt Walsdorf and Sara Desautel say strategic giving to community organizations is an investment in our neighbors and the future economic mobility of our communities.

Bank of America's top Spokane executive to retire

Walsdorf plans to end 40-year career with bank on Aug. 2

July 29, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Kurt Walsdorf plans to retire as Bank of America Corp.'s Spokane/Boise market president.

AgWest Farm Credit revamps its Spokane headquarters

Plans call for $9.5M in tenant improvements

July 18, 2024

Erica Bullock

AgWest Farm Credit is updating a portion of its 122,000-square-foot headquarters building, at 2001 S. Flint Road, in west Spokane.

Spokane mayor proposes sales-tax increase

Community safety proposal slated for November ballot

July 8, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is proposing a sales-tax increase that's due to appear on the general-election ballot in November.

Former Lee & Hayes execs launch Moat Metrics

Company acquires technology assets from global insurance company

July 3, 2024

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based Moat Metrics Inc. has acquired technology assets from Chicago-based global insurance giant Aon PLC.

Treasury4 becomes U.S. Bank partner

Fintech startup expects to form similar relationship with other banks

July 3, 2024

Karina Elias

Treasury4 has landed a significant partnership with a national financial institution that will open the door for more growth and visibility for the Spokane startup.

Spokane-based prop-tech company launches two new products

CredHub now offers free service, credit reporting as a service

July 3, 2024

Erica Bullock

CredHub has launched two new lines of service that will expand its client base and benefit some renters.

Numerica envisions Liberty Lake location

Branch to be credit union's first presence in that community

June 20, 2024

Karina Elias

Numerica Credit Union is planning to open its first branch in Liberty Lake and will be located inside the same building as Palenque Mexican Restaurant.