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

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)