Business magnate and philanthropist John Hemmingson says he has long had a vision to grow and share economic opportunities in the Inland Northwest communities in which he leads myriad entrepreneurial endeavors.

Naomi Bender is Spokane Colleges' inaugural director of tribal relations, Bender has over 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently at Washington State University where she led the creation of several first-of-its-kind programs. 

Earlier this month, the Journal of Business hosted Albert Tripp, city manager for the city of Airway Heights, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

Each year, we publish this magazine to update readers on the most significant projects in our market. Some are nearly finished; others won't start for months. Regardless of their stage of development, all have the potential to provide jobs and improve quality of life in our communities. 

Infrastructure is in place for the first phase in the Mead Works development, and lots are staked for housing starts.

The city of Cheney's aquatic center development is facing possible delays due to unforeseen site conditions and the addition of some extra attractions.

L2 Wealth Management, a young offshoot of Northwestern Mutual-Inland Northwest, harkens to its roots for its team approach to serving clients.

Olympia, Washington-based Heritage Bank is expanding with a new commercial banking team in Spokane that will serve the greater Inland Northwest market.

A centuries-old approach to wealth management, dubbed the family office, is gaining traction once again, due to a growing demographic of highly affluent families in the market.

The Journal met with Wade Hunt, the new president of MultiCare Deaconess and Valley Hospitals to discuss how he came to work in health care administration, and what he hopes to accomplish in this new role. 

Kootenai Health and MultiCare Health System are partnering to build a new 30-acre medical campus in Post Falls.

Americans are moving less than ever before, and it's taking a toll on public health.