In early December, the Journal of Business hosted Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast. 

JoAn Sanders, CEO of Cheney Federal Credit Union will retire from her role at the end of the year after leading the organization for nearly 34 years. 

The Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit originally known as Jobs Plus, which was formed in 1987 to help diversify the economy in Kootenai County, has become more selective in business recruitment and more involved in housing and labor issues in recent years.

Barry Baker, longtime president and CEO of prominent Spokane-based contracting company Baker Construction & Development Inc., has transitioned to the role of company chairman, triggering a series of leadership changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 1

Construction is expected to begin by early spring on a multifamily affordable housing project at 6980 N. Nevada.

Construction industry wage growth is expected to grow at a rate greater than inflation, but at a slower rate than seen in previous years.

Financial institutions expect steady overall growth and better lending rates for short-term loans in 2025. 

Financial adviser John Graham describes both “bull” and “bear” perspectives for potential market directions in 2025.

Scams and financial fraud in many forms have been on the rise in recent years, particularly targeting older adults, say financial industry experts.

The need for cardiovascular care is growing, and the planned renovation of Providence Heart Institute is expected to help meet that demand.

Demand for addiction treatment and recovery services has reached a critical level at Spokane Falls Recovery Center, prompting a major expansion project at the company's campus in North Spokane.

Whitworth University has received a $3.4 million grant to establish a new program to address critical mental health needs of students in rural communities and refugee and immigrant students in Spokane County schools.