Staff Report

The Journal's View: Downtown Spokane faces critical juncture, deserves focus

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April 7, 2022

A confluence of events places Spokane's downtown at a critical juncture, and it's time for elected officials and business leaders to come together, regardless of political affiliations, and solve the problems that plague the core.

Journal names its 2022 class of Business Icons

In-person event scheduled for May 4

April 7, 2022

Staff Report

The Journal of Business has selected its 2022 class of Business Icons, who will the honored at an in-person event on May 4.

STCU to acquire four Banner Bank branches

Proposed purchase would increase credit union's presence in Stevens County, North Idaho

February 24, 2022

Staff Report

STCU has agreed to acquire four Banner Bank branches in small Inland Northwest towns.

The Journal's View: Business Icons awards provide opportunity to honor past leaders

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February 24, 2022

Staff Report

The present may have persistent challenges, but Spokane has a sparkling future, thanks in large part to efforts of business and civic leaders who endeavored to make the Inland Northwest what it is today.

The Journal's View: Education leadership changes merit communities' attention

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January 27, 2022

Staff Report

With recently announced retirements and outstanding openings, the Inland Northwest education system faces a leadership transition that the Spokane business community should monitor closely. The changes are occurring at a time of

The Journal's View: Mark Richard will leave DSP in good shape for next leader

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January 13, 2022

Staff Report

It will be a monumental task to replace Mark Richard, the outgoing CEO and president of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, with a person of similar quality to carry on the important work of the organization.

RiverBank names new CEO

Wilson promoted from chief banking officer at bank in U District

December 16, 2021

Staff Report

Spokane-based RiverBank Holding Co., the parent company of RiverBank, has named Michael F. Wilson as its new CEO. Wilson succeeds Mark Dresback, who died unexpectedly on Nov. 4. Wilson, who most recently served as chief banking officer at RiverBank

Dallas company acquires Northwest Farmer-Stockman

Longtime insurance company expected to keep name, employees

November 29, 2021

Staff Report

Cowles Co. has sold its longtime insurance subsidiary, Northwest Farmer-Stockman Inc., to Dallas-based Integrity Marketing Group.

The Journal's View: Employers must find ways to address the 'sansdemic'

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November 18, 2021

Staff Report

The pandemic persists, of course, but business leaders must find ways to address another issue that's affecting their companies' long-term health: the sansdemic.

'Zombie' sites transformed into affordable homes

Two new Habitat families celebrate homeownership

November 18, 2021

Staff Report

Habitat for Humanity-Spokane celebrated with two families as they received the keys to their newly rehabilitated homes on Sharp Avenue in the West Central neighborhood earlier this month, and the organization is planning two more such celebrations