Self-described equipment and operations nerd Trace Miller, a 2024 Journal of Business Rising Star, has developed a concept for healthy fast food that he hopes to franchise and build up to 1,000 locations in 10 years.

The Journal of Business hosted Ezra Eckhardt, CEO of STCU, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

The Journal of Business hosted Harry Sladich, co-founder and chief development officer for GoJoe Patrol Inc., for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

The Journal of Business hosted Rose Noble, CEO of Visit Spokane, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

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

The Journal of Business hosted Yanek Kondryszyn, intellectual property attorney and partner at Lee & Hayes PLLC, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

As CEO of Itron Inc. from 1987 to 2000, Johnny Humphreys, saw annual revenue climb to $280 million from $20 million.

The Journal of Business hosted Scott Wetzel, chief development officer for Windermere Real Estate, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.