Albert 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.

Lars 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)

Kevin 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)

Steve 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)

Spokane 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)

Chandler 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)

Skye 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

Ezra 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

Harry 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)

Rose 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)