Kurt Walsdorf

Community giving can have transformative impact

Strategic investments in neighbors promotes economic sustainability

August 1, 2024

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.

AI, labor shift, strategic partners to shape 2024

Business leaders should prep for opportunities in current, emerging trends

February 29, 2024

Kurt Walsdorf

The new year provides business owners with an opportunity to review their operations and industry best practices.

Digital transformation strategies should be holistic

Improving upon customer experience is best place to start in adopting tech

July 6, 2023

Kurt Walsdorf

It has become abundantly clear that digital demands on companies have skyrocketed in the past three years following the onset of the pandemic as workers went remote and consumers spent more time online, and those demands are here to stay.

Offering wellness tools can help retain employees

Workers feel stressed by economic conditions

November 17, 2022

Kurt Walsdorf

As labor shortages continue to impact companies across industries, businesses are shifting their focus to employee retention. According to Bank of America's recent Workplace Benefits Report, 46% of

Companies face a more digital working world now

Spokane is experiencing arrival of hybrid future

April 7, 2022

Kurt Walsdorf

As the effects of the coronavirus continue to reshape our world, several factors are accelerating the shift to a more digital, hybrid future in Spokane.

Employers can take steps to rebuild workforce

Many sidelined people expected to reemerge in growing job market

November 18, 2021

Kurt Walsdorf

As U.S. economic growth continues, industries from transportation, dining, housing, and manufacturing are adapting quickly to scale their operations up to pre-pandemic levels. But labor shortages driven by the pandemic are a fast-growing challenge

Small business owners regain their confidence

Banker offers advice for journey to recovery

June 17, 2021

Kurt Walsdorf

Small business owners in Spokane and across the country are slowly but surely regaining their footing after a uniquely challenging year. In fact, Spokane County's job market is continuing to recover, with its April 2021 unemployment rate dropping

COVID-induced business concepts urged for 2021

'2020 hindsight' focuses on gaining some momentum

March 11, 2021

Kurt Walsdorf

Many of us in the Spokane and North Idaho business community are seeing progress and momentum after the unexpected challenges we faced in 2020. As you plan for the months ahead, here are some recommendations to continue building resilience