The Journal recently sat down with McBride, the new regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department, to talk about his career, his territory, and the job market in Eastern Washington.

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Spokane developer and real estate broker Jordan Tampien for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about The Inland Northwest Housing Market.

The Journal sat down with Kaylan Sisco, new CEO of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, earlier this month to talk about his career, his outlook on leadership, and the future of the YMCA operations here.

Mike McLean, deputy editor of the Spokane Journal of Business, looks back on his 37 years as a journalist in the Inland Northwest. 

Naomi Bender is Spokane Colleges' inaugural director of tribal relations, Bender has over 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently at Washington State University where she led the creation of several first-of-its-kind programs. 

Larry Krauter, former CEO of Spokane Airports, has departed to lead the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Journal caught up with Krauter on his last day as Spokane Airports CEO to discuss his tenure, career path, and why he chose to leave.

Besse Bailey, a 20-year banking veteran has been promoted to regional market president of Mountain West Bank. The Journal sat down with Bailey to discuss how she got into banking and what she hopes to accomplish in this new role. 

Dennis Vermillion will retire in the first quarter of 2025, capping off a near 40-year career with Avista Corp. 

JoAn Sanders, CEO of Cheney Federal Credit Union will retire from her role at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 34 years. 

Susan Meyer, CEO of the Spokane Transit Authority, will retire at year-end, after leading the STA for 19 years.