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Elevating The ConversationMeet & Greet with new Regional Labor Economist Mike McBrideMike McBride, new regional labor economist with the Washington state Employment Security Department, talks about his career path, his expansive territory, and the Eastern Washington job market. Silver Tsunami Effect on Labor (8:22) Health Care Job Trends (9:30) Construction Career Dynamics (14:57) Labor Participation Rate (25:21) 2025-06-0639 min
Elevating The ConversationThe Inland Northwest Housing MarketJordan Tampien, co-founder of 4 Degrees Real Estate, discusses Spokane's moderating single-family housing market and dynamics affecting the region's apartment market. Challenges in a changing market (2:32) Realtors leaving the market (15:15) The Mulifamily Market (28:33) Apartment vacancy-rate trends (35:35) 2025-05-1345 min
Elevating The ConversationThe Health of Health CareSusan Stacey, chief executive of Providence Inland Northwest, talks about the challenges that health care systems face in the post-pandemic era and the effort to return to pre-pandemic norms. Health Systems' Budget Challenges (2:49) Staffing Efforts (15:22) Charity Care (21:00) Heart Institute Upgrades (34:54) 2025-04-1639 min
Elevating The ConversationMeet & Greet w/ new Washington State University President Dr. Elizabeth CantwellDr. Elizabeth Cantwell discusses opportunities, challenges, and the way forward for Washington State University during her first week on as WSU president. 2025-04-0725 min
Mike'd Up SpokaneLinn Parish- Editor, Spokane Journal of BusinessDiscussions today include overview of the regional economy, regional venture capital and start ups, regional overview of the Spokane/North Idaho Housing environment.2025-03-2646 min
Elevating The ConversationWest Plains Growth, Opportunity & ChallengesAlbert Tripp, city manager for the City of Airway Heights, talks about the growth of the West Plains and the opportunities and challenges that come with it. 2025-03-2429 min
Elevating The ConversationInclusive WorkplacesLars Gilberts, vice president of equity and community development at Numerica Credit Union, discusses inclusive workplaces and the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion work in professional settings. DEI's Bad Rap (10:06) DEI Integration as a Best Practice (20:05) Belonging and Psychological Safety (24:14) Advice For Small Businesses (30:21) 2025-02-1942 min
Elevating The ConversationTalent Acquisition & Healthy WorkplacesKevin Parker, owner of Spokane Dutch Bros., talks about attracting employees, retaining them, and trends within the workplace. Talent Acquisition (2:20) Employee Retention Strategies (5:39) Leading Multiple Generations (7:15) Return To Work Trends (15:22) Hiring Advice (20:09) 2025-01-2125 min
Elevating The Conversation2025 Economic OutlookSteve Scranton, chief economist at Washington Trust Bank, discusses inflation, interest rate, jobs, and other factors that could make or break the economy in 2025. Inflation and interest rates (0:53) Potential implications of tariffs (8:13) Jobs outlook (16:58) Immigration policy (30:10)2024-12-1144 min
Elevating The ConversationPublic Safety & Community PolicingSpokane Police Chief Kevin Hall discusses the current state of public safety and effort to combat drug use, property crimes, and other issues in the community. Neighborhood Resource Officers (1:48) Technology in Policing (8:38) 21st Century Policing Practices (24:50) Recruiting Officer (27:12) 2024-11-1234 min
Elevating The ConversationSocial Media & Influencer MarketingChandler Baird, founder of Spokane Eats, discusses the ever-changing world of social media and influencer marketing. Founding of Spokane Eats (1:48) Influencer Ethics & Responsibilities (5:28) Social Media's Market Saturation (9:25) Microinfluencers (12:05) Advice for Small Business (24:07) 2024-10-2126 min
The Department of NuanceEp 4: LGBTQ+ CatholicsIn this month's episode, listeners hear from Jason Steidl-Jack, theologian and author of LGBTQ+ Catholic Ministry: Past and Present, and Bernardin Scholar Mark Neuhengen, Director of Evangelization at St. Teresa of Avila parish in Chicago. Both come to this conversation with various experiences ministering to and with LGBTQ+ Catholics.Mentioned in the episode:Jason's book: LGBTQ+ Catholic MinistryJesus the Liberator by Jon SobrinoQueer Theology: Beyond Apologetics by Linn Marie TonstadHidden Mercy by Michael O'LaughlinFlora X. TangBrian FlanaganBuilding...2024-09-301h 10
Elevating The ConversationSpokane's Entrepreneurial EcosystemSkye Henderson, vice president of venture investments at Cowles Ventures, discusses Spokane's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Venture capital landscape: 9:59 Challenges for startups: 17:20 Growing companies: 22:15 Advice for startups: 28:43 2024-09-1835 min
Elevating The ConversationThe State of Banking in the Inland NorthwestEzra Eckhardt, CEO of STCU, talks about the challenges and opportunities for banks and credit unions in the current environment. Interest rate environment: 0:46 Deposit activity: 10:18 Inflation stabilization: 14:53 Merger and acquisition activity: 32:07 Historical context: 45:27 2024-08-2654 min
Elevating The ConversationPrivate Security & Public Safety in SpokaneHarry Sladich, cofounder and chief development officer at GoJoe Patrol Inc., discusses the rising demand for private security amidst increased concerns about public safety. Why Private Security Demand Is Growing (7:05) The Private Sector's Role In Deterring Crime (11:14) State of Downtown (26:27) Franchising Security (39:52) 2024-08-0150 min
Elevating The ConversationTourism and Conventions in Post-Pandemic SpokaneRose Noble, CEO of Visit Spokane, discusses visitor activity in the Inland Northwest. COVID-era Bounce Back (2:45) Destination Development (5:30) Economic Impact of Visitors (17:14) Spokane's Hotel Inventory (24:03)2024-07-0233 min
Elevating The ConversationMid-Year Economic OutlookGrant Forsyth, chief economist for Avista Corp., talks about the state of the Inland Northwest economy and what to expect in the second half of the year. Inflation rate sweet spot (9:10) Jobs Market (16:09) Recession Factors (28:38) Advice For Small Business (31:00) 2024-06-0537 min
Elevating The ConversationArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningYanek Kondryszyn, intellectual-property attorney and partner at Spokane-based Lee & Hayes PLLC, talks about emerging technologies in the AI and machine learning world—and how businesses can navigate this new terrain. Who owns the data? (8:40) Treatment of client information (14:06) Small-business advice (21:38) Tools to consider (27:40)2024-05-0136 min
Elevating The ConversationElevating The Coverage: NIL Collectives in College AthleticsJournal reporter Karina Elias talks about her recent piece titled "The Collective Effort," in which she describes the emergence of NIL Collectives intended to help Inland Northwest universities remain competitive in recruiting and retaining athletes. 2024-04-2515 min
Elevating The ConversationHome Sales in the Inland NorthwestWindermere Real Estate Chief Development Officer Scott Wetzel talks about home sales activity in Spokane and the Inland Northwest, in the post-pandemic environment. Mortgage Rate Trends (4:15) Housing Market Correction (8:08) Baby Boomers Effect on the Market (13:59) Investment Activity (23:50) NAR Settlement Ramifications (26:45) 2024-04-0338 min
Elevating The ConversationBuilding a Professional Sports Franchise In SpokaneUSL Spokane President Katie Harnetiaux talks about the launching new professional sports franchises, with the Spokane Velocity men's soccer team and the Spokane Zephyr women's team. The New Stadium (3:49) Sports Team Revenue Streams (13:10) Fan Experience (18:27)2024-03-0724 min
Elevating The ConversationThe Future of Downtown SpokaneThe Journal of Business talks with Downtown Spokane Partnership CEO Emilie Cameron about the future of the city's core. Essential Services For People Living Downtown (13:00) The State Of The Office Market (18:05) Public Safety (27:22) Downtown Business Improvement District Expansion (34:49)2024-02-0944 min
Elevating The ConversationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2024The Journal of Business talks with Excelsior Wellness Chief People Officer Kitara Johnson-Jones about the evolution of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Creating Psychological Safety At Work (11:05) DEI Best Practices (21:00) Neurodiversity in the Workplace (34:15) Small Business Advice (40:32)2024-01-1147 min
Elevating The ConversationHigher Education's Enrollment ChallengeGonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh discusses declining enrollments vexing colleges and universities nationwide. 2024-01-0452 min
Most Interesting Person You've Never Heard of PodcastLinn Parish (Journal of Business Editor) Episode 33Full Episode out now!2023-11-181h 20
Upfront with the Archbishop16. Guitar Mass & Parish Conflict w/ Roderick Bryce (Part 2)The music played at mass can often become a lightning rod for disagreements. What instruments are most appropriate? Are hymns necessary? How do we navigate conflict? Archbishop Richard Smith is joined again by Roderick Bryce in tackling these practical questions on Sacred Music!Roderick Bryce is the Music Director at St. Joseph Basilica. Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Roderick relocated to Stettler, Alberta with his family in July 2013. In Scotland he was in great demand as a baritone, teacher, vocal coach and choral director. As a singer, he is broadcast often on BBC Radio 4 and regularly sang with...2022-08-1649 min
Jefferson Parish PulseBuilding Bemana's North American Headquarters with Linn AtiyehThis week on the Jefferson Parish Pulse, JEDCO features an interview with Linn Atiyah, the founder and CEO of Bemana. Founded locally in 2014, Bemana is a recruitment firm specializing in finding and matching the right employees with a long list of equipment, power generation, and industrial businesses across the country. Clients include the nation's leading equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers, service and repair companies, and industrial end-users. Linn and Kelsey talked about how the business found its unique focus, the value of good company culture, and where Bemana is headed in the future. Bemana Website: LINKED...2022-06-0933 min
DEEPER RHYTHMS/SYNTHESIS RADIOEp14 - Sol MichaelTheo Parish - OveryoheadAxel Boman - Not so muchSaison - All The Feels (Original Mix)AMP Fiddler, Mike Grant, Cool Peepl, Billy Love, Sundiatta O.M.- FreeAndres- Tonight , We RiseFCL feat. Lady Linn- Can we trySoul Wun - Piero's Strings (Original Mix)DJ Poolboi - with you (Original Mix)Andreas - New for youI:CUBE - cash conv.Leon Vynehall - TimeSweely - all the reasonsAlexanr...2022-04-272h 02