Uncontrolled wildfires near Medical Lake and Elk have compelled dozens of Spokane County businesses to come together to provide immediate support of relief and recovery efforts, resulting in about $1 million worth of donated funds and goods received at

A Gonzaga University-led consortium of about 50 organizations has applied to bring a federally funded aerospace manufacturing tech hub to the Inland Northwest.

The Inland Northwest has a vibrant philanthropic community that includes numerous home-grown nonprofits as well as chapters of national organizations. A great example of the area's generous nature is Innovia Foundation's management of over 800

Retirement has recently undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when retirement was synonymous with withdrawal from the workforce for a life of leisure. Today, retirement represents an opportunity for individuals to leverage their

While we've been expecting an uptick in volatility in the back half of the year, we didn't expect the spark to be a lowering of the U.S. credit rating as occurred earlier this month, when Fitch Ratings lowered it from AAA to AA+.

Securing a source of capital for a new or existing business can be a challenge. Consider a common scenario: Diana has a promising idea for a new business and possesses the necessary experience and expertise to make it successful. She starts a business

As Spokane grows, JPMorgan Chase & Co., plans to grow with it, according to Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and one of the leading voices for the financial industry. Dimon arrived in downtown Spokane last month to kick off his

The market has rallied over 25% since last October. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite have been trading around new 52-week highs. In theory, this means we've entered a new bull market. However, many people simply don't

Stove manufacturer 509 Fabrication Inc., which does business as Flame Innovation, plans to overcome a slow summertime sales season with a new product line, says company founder Dusty Henderson. 'We've recently filed a patent on a smokeless fire pit

Imagine this: Your business is thriving in Spokane. Demand is growing. Orders are pouring in, you're spending aggressively to fill them. Sounds great, right? Then why do so many Spokane businesses in this position suddenly find that, though they look