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One individual has been spreading messages of hope and resilience one sign at a time. Aaron Reese is a Spokane local who stood at a roundabout near Five Mile Road in Spokane holding a sign with a positive message for passersby to enjoy every Monday morning for 52 weeks straight.
Read MoreLaunch Northwest is a new program designed to assist students throughout their academic journey through job placement throughout Spokane, Eastern Washington, and Northern Idaho.
Read MoreNowadays, it’s rare to see someone stay with the same company for over 20 years. Charlotte Nemec, the current president and CEO of Canopy Credit Union (CCU), is an exception to the rule. This year marks her 28th year with the company.
Read MoreAt 13, Gabe was granted his dream trip through Make-A-Wish. Gabe and his family went to Austin, Texas for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. “I got to meet all of the drivers, who were like superheroes to me. It was amazing! On the plane home, I told my parents I wanted to be a race-car driver.”
Read MoreMary McDirmid, founder and Chief Experience Officer of Special Abilities Network (SAN), understands these pain points as the daughter of a man with Parkinson’s and the mother of a child with a rare disease.
Read MoreRaised in Bend, Oregon and having spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest, Cheryle has been a long-time woodworker. From the late 90’s, she and her husband owned a renovation company in Portland, where she worked hands-on performing carpentry and tiling, among other skills.
Read MoreIf you’re a dog lover, you probably know the sheer joy that comes with having a dog curled in your lap or snuggled next to you. Jody Barrett is certainly a dog lover, and has had at least six dogs over the years (and many cats) after falling in love with her first family dog, a Cocker Spaniel named Buffy.
Read MoreThere are not many young adults who take the leap into entrepreneurship, but Cristina Varela (who goes by Pink), is certainly one of them. Pink is a 22-year-old full-time creative who is making waves in the art world with their brand Pink Viruz and art education channel, Pink’s Artsy Corner.
Read MoreEvery successful boxer has a good corner. In the boxing ring, this is the fighter’s trainer. But everyone needs a good “corner” in life–someone who will encourage us, give us guidance. Someone who will help us grow.
Read MoreHelping kids and families open doors to better opportunities is a big part of local entrepreneur Luc Jasmin III’s life, and watching his father helped develop that motivation at a young age.
It’s no secret the needs of families are growing, and the issues are having a serious effect in the low- and