Education & Talent

VK Mathisen Law serves growing refugee community

Mathisen currently has 60 active cases

March 24, 2022

The immigration landscape in Spokane is larger than it seems, and there really aren't many immigration lawyers here, says Vanessa K. Mathisen, owner of VK Mathisen Law PLLC. A common misconception is there isn't diversity in Spokane, she says.

Krumble Foundation formed to help college students

Spokane nonprofit granted nearly $2M to programs at local colleges last year

March 10, 2022

Erica Bullock

After running a successful manufacturing company in Spokane for nearly three decades, Muriel and Burke Blevins stepped away with a desire to impact the community meaningfully. Recognizing the challenge of rising college tuition coupled with the hardships

Spokane businesses work to feed, mentors kids through Bite2Go

Bite2Go is distributing 6,200 meal kits weekly, looks to expand in INW

March 10, 2022

Emily Proffitt

When students at Longfellow Elementary School returned to in-person schooling in fall 2020, they received a surprise greeting from a dinosaur, a penguin, a flamingo, and several other larger-than-life characters, who welcomed the children into the

Whatever Happened To: WSU's redevelopment of the old Jensen-Byrd building

Former U District board member suggests joint public-private project

March 10, 2022

Mike McLean

It's been nearly five years since Washington State University has put redevelopment plans on hold for the Jensen-Byrd building at 131 E. Main, on the University's Spokane campus, and the building remains dormant. Now, a former University District

Strong organizations embrace workplace learning

Education programming can have lasting impact for workers, employers

February 10, 2022

René Johnston

Strong, highly functioning organizations understand the importance of investing in quality learning and development opportunities. If you want to improve and grow, it's critical to understand how to best select, design, and deliver education programming

Chief Execs' Exits: Spokane's changing leadership landscape

More INW organizations look to replace leaders, develop succession plans

February 10, 2022

Karina Elias

In Spokane and across the U.S., organizations are experiencing an unusual amount of turnover in leadership positions. Some of that can be attributed to a 'silver tsunami,â€ which demographers have been predicting for years and is creating a chasm

Shelter for young adults to open near SCC

Facility will serve people 18 to 24 years of age

December 2, 2021

Karina Elias

A new shelter operated by Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & North Idaho is intended to fill the gap in services for young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness. As the Journal went to press, the Young Adult Shelter was

Human resources field changes with hiring challenges

Hiring professionals spend more time recruiting, retaining

December 2, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Human resources professionals here say recruiting has become of greater emphasis as they face a workforce market that favors job candidates at a time when many people are changing jobs or leaving the workforce altogether. Ashley Steward Cameron, human

Business education in Spokane creates future leaders

Schools attract talent vital to vibrant economy

November 18, 2021

William Ramshaw

Access to a robust business education is vital to the development of our future business leaders, as well as keeping Spokane's economy vibrant. Part and parcel to accomplishing this is attracting both key talent as well as new businesses.

Professional development opportunities are available

They may look different looking into the future than before pandemic

November 18, 2021

René Johnston

The past 19 months have had most of us spending our professional energy focused on stability and not necessarily growth. Given this particular focus, it is possible that professional growth and development for us as individuals, and perhaps