Podcast

Elevating The Conversation

Business, Business News, News

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

Episodes
42
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

42 episodes, newest first

  1. Women in Leadership

    Season 3, Episode 10

    Show notes

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

    24 min
  2. Commercial Real Estate Market

    Season 3, Episode 9

    Show notes

    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.

    44 min
  3. North Idaho Activity

    Season 3, Episode 8

    Show notes

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

    37 min
  4. Manufacturing & Innovation

    Season 3, Episode 7

    Show notes

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

    24 min
  5. Mid-Year Economic Outlook

    Season 3, Episode 6

    Show notes

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

    43 min
  6. The Inland Northwest Housing Market

    Season 3, Episode 5

    Show notes

    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.

    40 min
  7. The Health of Health Care

    Season 3, Episode 4

    Show notes

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

    28 min
  8. The Business of Sports

    Season 3, Episode 3

    Show notes

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

    45 min
  9. Wellness in the Workplace

    Season 3, Episode 2

    Show notes

    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.

    21 min
  10. Inland Northwest Labor Market

    Season 3, Episode 1

    Show notes

    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.

    34 min
  11. Economic Outlook

    Season 2, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Vange Hochheimer, economics and finance professor at Whitworth University and CEO and chief economist at Grand Fir Analytics, sits down with the Journal of Business for its Economic Outlook episode.

    34 min
  12. Spokane's Startup Scene

    Season 2, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Tom Simpson, the CEO of Ignite Northwest and president of the Spokane Angel Alliance, sits down with the Journal of Business to discuss Spokane's startup scene.

    28 min
  13. Women in Leadership

    Season 2, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Katia Passerini, the new president of Gonzaga University, sits down with new Journal Editor Erica Bullock to discuss women in leadership.

    32 min
  14. Parting Thoughts with Numerica Credit Union's Greg Hansen

    Season 2, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Greg Hansen, the recently-retired chief credit officer at Numerica Credit Union, discusses how he wound up in the banking industry, the role he played in launching a cannabis-banking program, and future financial industry trends.

    31 min
  15. Inland Northwest Office Market

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Craig Soehren, a real estate broker with Kiemle Hagood, discusses the current state of the Inland Northwest office market.

    41 min
  16. Liberty Lake & Spokane Valley Growth

    Season 2, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Steven Daines, owner of Daines Capital Commercial Real Estate, discusses recent growth in the Liberty Lake-Spokane Valley area and his expectations for the future.

    38 min
  17. Parting Thoughts with Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Linn Parish, the outgoing editor of the Spokane Journal of Business, discusses his new job at Eastern Washington University, changes in the journalism industry, and the Spokane business community.

    22 min
  18. Aerospace & Innovation

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Mark Norton, executive director of the Northwest I90 Manufacturing Alliance, discusses aerospace manufacturing in the Inland Northwest, as well as other innovations and opportunities.

    Aerospace Manufacturing Challenges (5:15)

    Medical and Space/Satellite Diversification (11:57)

    Advanced Aerospace Tech Hub Status (19:40)

    Other Innovative Areas of Growth (30:58)

    35 min
  19. Meet & Greet w/ Cornerstone Construction owner Isaiah Clow

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Isaiah Clow, owner of Cornerstone Construction & Development Inc., talks about his acquisition of a longtime, Spokane-based general contracting company, the vision moving forward, and the industry challenges.

    22 min
  20. Mid-Year 2025 Economic Outlook

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Grant Forsyth, chief economist for Avista Corp., discusses the economic health of the Inland Northwest as we prepare to move into the second half of 2025.

    Effects of Tariffs (2:58)

    Inflation Trends (7:38)

    Interest Rate Expectation (10:54)

    Housing Challenges (19:50)

    Data of Interest in the Current Environment (31:03)

    37 min