The Journal of Business hosts its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations—and one individual—that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation. 

All community members are invited to monthly open house events with district leaders. Ask questions, share feedback and learn about our schools while enjoying fresh, local coffee generously provided by Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters. When you arrive, please check in at the school’s Main Office and follow the signs to the event.

Join us for the Downtown Spokane Partnership’s Annual Meeting, a high-energy celebration that brings together business and community leaders to honor where we have been and get inspired about where downtown Spokane is headed next.

All community members are invited to monthly open house events with district leaders. Ask questions, share feedback and learn about our schools while enjoying fresh, local coffee generously provided by Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters. When you arrive, please check in at the school’s Main Office and follow the signs to the event.

Bring the whole family for Future Day, a free, hands-on event designed to spark children’s curiosity about trades and careers.

In partnership with all EWU Colleges, we are proud to present an EWU Career Fair, a unique opportunity to engage with students and alumni from diverse fields and discover top talent for your team.

Please join us for a CPP Community Engagement Speaker Series event titled “Leading with Heart: Guiding Teams and Communities Through Uncertain Times,” a panel presentation on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Pence Union Building NCR. 

Faith and nonprofit leaders will address, "We Shall Overcome: Building the Beloved Community Today," through plenary panels, briefings and workshops regarding faithful dialogue, people power, advocacy through art, advocacy and music, community organizing, voting rights, Indigenous issues and climate, affordable housing, environmental resiliency and refugees and immigrants.

The Journal of Business' People of Influence is an annual recognition of some of the Inland Northwest’s most influential newsmakers right now. This important event shines a light on people who are shaping our region, and accompanies a must read special section in our newspaper. 

Learn how to prepare, engage, and follow-up after stressful chats.