Jennifer Lutz has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Inland Power & Light. Her career in the utilities business started as a communications specialist, after leaving the banking industry in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

As the spread of brands collaborating with influencers to boost sales becomes ubiquitous, it's important to make sure each endorsement and collaboration follows the guidelines set forth by the Federal Trade Commission. 

Gen X has been named the alpha tester for the 401(k) retirement savings plan, and most are behind on saving for their retirement. We spoke to Spokane financial advisers about some of the strategies Gen Xers can take on to accumulate wealth. 

The Journal sat down with Colleen Dixon, the new CEO of Spokane-based Selkirk Pharma Inc., to discusswhat the company has been up to in the last couple of years and what Dixon is focused on accomplishing in her new post. 

Awareness and research about hormone replacement therapy have helped create more acceptance and understanding of the practice. Functional medicine provider Debbie Judd says The Metabolic Institute is growing consistently and is hiring a new provider to keep up with demand. 

Noticing a lack of services in the skin care industry for people of color, Abigail Palacios took on specialized training to learn how to treat a neglected group of people and opened her business, Chicana Esthetics LLC. 

In just a few years, Erin Peterson has built a popular multimedia platform that continues to grow, making her a 2024 Spokane Journal of Business Rising Star.