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Educators to increase focus on financial literacy

Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley School District to add new courses, lessons
June 20, 2024
Dylan Harris

Some Spokane-area school districts plan to increase their financial literacy offerings.


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Financial institutions prepare for static interest rate environment

Banks, credit unions adjust to new normal
June 20, 2024
Karina Elias

The banking industry has seen an overall decrease in profit margins and loan demand as it prepares for a prolonged high interest rate environment. 


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Richards Merrill passes torch, reaps rewards

100-year-old wealth management firm continues legacy, stays locally owned
June 20, 2024
Karina Elias

The leaders at Richards Merrill Wealth Management are reaping the rewards of helping their clients transition into retirement while simultaneously teaching a new generation of advisers that will continue the legacy of the 100-year-old company. 




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Economy offers reasons to be confident about second half of 2024

Election, AI could be wild cards in coming months, however
June 20, 2024

There is growing optimism that the Fed will be able to navigate a soft landing successfully.


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Structure of a business sale requires careful attention

Installment plans can generate more revenue, but put seller at higher risk
June 20, 2024
Beau Ruff

There are several things that the seller of a business should consider before accepting an installment payment plan.


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Banking services for cannabis retailers remain limited

Constraints are impacting retirement planning for one Spokane dispensary owner
June 20, 2024
Erica Bullock

Some cannabis retailers in the Spokane area still face challenges accessing all of the banking products and services that are available to other types of business accounts.


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Five Takeaways: Mid-Year Economic Outlook with Avista Corp. Chief Economist Grant Forsyth

June 6, 2024
Linn Parish

The Journal of Business hosted Grant Forsyth, chief economist for Avista Corp., for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.


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Women increasingly take control of own financial futures

Seeing value that females bring to table is critical for employers
June 6, 2024
Sara Desautel

Understanding the value women bring to the table is critical, as is being able to tell their story and articulate that value, says Lauren Murray, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.


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Hello for good hones its focus, keys in on education

Coalition holds free events, supports regional authority for homelessness services
May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

Hello for good, an initiative to address issues of livability and affordability in the Spokane region, has emerged as a platform for education and connection.



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SNAP business partnerships have room to grow

Nonprofit works to spread awareness of services for entrepreneurs
May 23, 2024
Erica Bullock

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is known mostly  mostly for providing energy and housing assistance, but the community action agency also helped over 101 small businesses start and expand in 2023.



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