Elevating The Conversation

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Elevating The Conversation takes a deep dive into issues, challenges, and opportunities of utmost interest to the Inland Northwest business community.

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October 8, 2026Episode 1023 min

Women in Leadership

Lindsey Myhre, the president and CEO of STCU, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss women in leadership.

September 10, 2026Episode 944 min

Commercial Real Estate Market

Alicia Barbieri, the co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the Inland Northwest's commercial real estate market.

August 13, 2026Episode 836 min

North Idaho Activity

Wally Jacobson, executive director of the Panhandle Area Council, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss North Idaho economic activity.

July 2, 2026Episode 723 min

Manufacturing & Innovation

Mike Marzetta, president of Altek Inc., sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss manufacturing and innovation.

June 4, 2026Episode 642 min

Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Ryan Herzog, an economics professor at Gonzaga University, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business for its Mid-Year Economic Outlook.

May 8, 2026Episode 540 min

The Inland Northwest Housing Market

Joel White, the executive officer of Spokane Home Builders Association, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the Inland Northwest Housing Market.

April 9, 2026Episode 427 min

The Health of Health Care

Aaron Wilson, the CEO of CHAS Health, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the health of health care.

March 12, 2026Episode 345 min

The Business of Sports

Keytra Lewis, the associate vice president of Spokane Sports, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the business of sports.

February 12, 2026Episode 220 min

Wellness in the Workplace

Natalie Gauvin, an Inland Northwest corporate wellness coach and yoga instructor, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss wellness in the workplace.

January 15, 2026Episode 133 min

Inland Northwest Labor Market

Wade Larson, the executive director of the Production & Manufacturing Institute and the owner of Optimal Talent Dynamics, sits down with the Spokane Journal of Business to discuss the Inland Northwest labor market.