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Economy forecasted to bend, not break, this year

Inflation, Fed rate hikes may hamper GDP growth

June 16, 2022

For the first time in more than two decades, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for eight consecutive weeks into late May, the longest since 1932. Similarly, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dropped for seven straight weeks - the first time since 2011

Spokane's event, tourism year to be its busiest ever

Multiple years of events canceled by pandemic have returned this year

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Pent-up demand for conventions, sports, entertainment, and travel over the past few years has led to a jam-packed season of events in the second half of 2022, says Stephanie Curran, CEO, Spokane Public Facilities District. 'We're definitely the

A trend of interest: Businesses, lender confront rising rates for first time in years

Persistent inflation creates worry for business borrowers

June 16, 2022

Erica Bullock

Federal interest rates are expected to rise continually, and inflation pressure could ease slightly, resulting in more expensive loans for borrowers who have less money to spend because of the current high costs of goods and services. The Federal Open

Health care employment shows signs of stabilizing

More normal turnover rates still remain years away, industry leaders say

June 16, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Employment in the health care industry is in a time of transition, industry executives say, and stability is unlikely to occur for a few years to come.

Women are urged to take seat at table for change

Spokane area said more welcoming than others

June 2, 2022

Sarah Carlson

This female is moving toward change. Spokane has gone through a lot of change during the pandemic, and it's easy to get caught up in all the uncertainty, from inflation to global conflict and instability.

Subtle sexism may hamper employee retention

Women's job transitions jumped 54% last year

June 2, 2022

Robin Pickering

The 'Great Resignationâ€ has created a strong job market for workers and a competitive environment in which employers must work hard to attract and retain talent. In an environment in which 'We're Still Hiringâ€ signs and sign-on bonuses have

Businesses gain from culture that supports women

Mentorship is expected to play a growing role for future female leaders

June 2, 2022

RenÃ© Johnston

Much of my career has been spent writing and speaking to the value of creating a strong, highly functioning internal culture. It should be implicit in building that strong culture that it be one that is inclusive and supportive.

Teen parents learn to lead at Lumen High School

One woman's rage helped in formation of high school

June 2, 2022

Erica Bullock

Shauna Edwards says running a high school wasn't what she initially envisioned for herself, but after working with teen parents and learning of the barriers they face completing a high school education, she knew she'd be involved in

Women lead Spokane's wine scene

Board creates events, promotions, community

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

The Spokane Wine Association is led by four women wine professionals who are working to elevate awareness and appreciation of the local wine industry, says Patricia Butterfield, owner of Winescape Winery and this year's SWA president.

Women hold reins at key Spokane economic groups

Cameron joins DSP amid trend of female leaders at similar organizations

June 2, 2022

Virginia Thomas

With the hiring of Emilie Cameron last month to the position of president at Downtown Spokane Partnership, three Spokane major economic development organizations-Downtown Spokane Partnership, Greater Spokane Inc., and Visit Spokane-now are led by