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Banking & Finance

Glacier Bancorp to acquire Idaho bank

Washington branches to become part of Wheatland Bank
January 13, 2025
Journal of Business Staff

Glacier Bancorp Inc. has agreed to acquire Bank of Idaho Holding Co., a transaction that's expected to lead to further growth for Spokane-based Wheatland Bank and Coeur d'Alene-based Mountain West Bank. 


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Rate of construction salary growth to slow in new year

Alternative compensation strategies reflect industry pressure
December 19, 2024
Erica Bullock

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



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Five Takeaways: 2025 Economic Outlook

With Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton
December 19, 2024
Linn Parish

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


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Parting Thoughts with JoAn Sanders, CEO, Cheney Federal Credit Union

December 19, 2024
Karina Elias

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. 


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Banking industry expects further stabilization in 2025

Fraud, cybersecurity are among industry concerns
December 19, 2024
Karina Elias

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


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Data abound on both sides of bull, bear argument

Financial planner advises outlook should be viewed with guarded optimism
December 19, 2024
John Graham

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


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Credit union plans new admin building on North Monroe

New building to be constructed at site of shuttered eatery
December 5, 2024
Erica Bullock

Spokane City Credit Union plans to develop a 2,300-square-foot administrative building to be located southwest of its only branch location, at 1930 N. Monroe.


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Catching up with: COVID-19 fraud strike force

No slowdown expected in charges, prosecutions as investigations continue
December 5, 2024
Mike McLean

As the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force approaches its third year of cracking down on thefts of COVID-relief funding there’s no slowdown to prosecutions in sight.


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Catching up with retired Spokane bank executive Randall Fewel

Former INB CEO enjoys traveling, golf
November 21, 2024
Mike McLean

Randall Fewel, former president and CEO of Inland Northwest Bank, remains in touch with some of his one-time counterparts in the banking industry, but he’s really enjoying being out of the business


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Oregon group acquires Spokane's HMA CPA

Aldrich Group expands reach in Inland Northwest
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

HMA CPA, of Spokane, has been acquired by Oregon-based Aldrich Group of Cos. 



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