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.

Some independent community pharmacies are thriving through expanded clinical services and service areas in Eastern Washington, while some large retail chain pharmacies are confronting headwinds, namely bankruptcies and store closures.

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 addition to her rapid career advancement and extensive community involvement, Journal Rising Star Emily Moline Meyer has earned an executive MBA degree and become a new mother this year.

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. 

April O'Hair is balancing a full schedule as vice president of human resources at Numerica Credit Union, along with graduate school studies, family time, friends, and volunteer activities.

Body builder Korianne Jackson commands attention on the competition stage, but as regional manager at Douglass Properties, she prefers to put the spotlight on her team instead.

Spokane-based nonprofit Excelsior Wellness is planning an innovative multifamily development in northwest Spokane where housing and mentorship will come together to provide new opportunities for transitional-age youth and elders.

A multistory parking garage and apartment building could be added to the site of the former iHeartMedia building, which now operates as a coworking office space, dubbed The 808.