Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Mark Norton, executive director of the Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast about Aerospace & Innovation in the Inland Northwest.

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 new Spokane Business Association President Brad Barnett to learn more about his background, the direction of the association, and some of the hot-button issues with which he's involved.