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Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion enters the C-suite

Demand, pay for such roles has risen during past year

July 15, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Executive-level diversity positions are growing in prominence and scope as organizations adapt their culture to changing social attitudes, some Inland Northwest executives say.

Just American Desserts thrives with high demand

Just American Desserts finds success in grocery stores, loyal customers

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Just American Desserts has not only survived but thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic largely thanks to its loyal customer base, claims Eva Roberts, owner of the business.

Design for the PPL opens showroom in downtown Spokane

Company extends hours with expanded staff

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane interior design company Design for the PPL LLC has opened its showroom fully to the public. Erin Haskell creative director and co-owner, says Design for the PPL now has enough employees-six total-that it can maintain expanded hours

Q&A with Freeform Interiors' Fernando Jauretche

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Fernando Jauretche says employers are returning their attention to community meeting spaces from the earlier, pandemic-induced trend of Plexiglas workspace dividers. Jauretche is the CEO and owner of Spokane-based commercial furniture dealer and interior

Examining a surge in death investigations

Medical examiner's caseload increases, likely to grow more due to variety of factors

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The number of cases the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office oversees has surged in recent years, and further increases are projected in the second half of this years, says chief medical examiner Dr. Veena Singh.

Family Resource Home Care expands into Oregon

Liberty Lake-based company continues to grow via acquisitions

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Liberty Lake-based Family Resource Home Care has established a presence in Oregon through a pair of acquisitions.

After delay, Lancer Hospitality starts food service for Spokane Parks

Company becomes vendor at Riverfront, other venues

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane Parks and Recreation department has selected a Minneapolis-based catering and food-service company to handle the food and beverage operations at city parks.

EWU to expand its online offerings

University adds digital master's level courses

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Eastern Washington University will offer a series of new graduate-level degrees and certificates online beginning this fall. The Cheney-based university announced via press release on June 14 that it's expanding its online course offerings for graduate

Creating opportunities for female credit union CEOs

SMFCU's Keesee helps to launch industry group

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

In February, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union President and CEO Debie Keesee became one of 13 founders of a group that provides support for female leaders of small-asset credit unions.

Parting Thoughts with Panhandle Health District's Lora Whalen

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

ora Whalen is leaving Panhandle Health District after serving as its director for a decade. Whalen, age 61, was born and raised in Iowa, where she attended the University of Iowa for dual bachelor's degrees, one in nursing and the other in Spanish.

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