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Speaker Series Continues this Fall – Future of Work & Entrepreneurship in Spokane

The guest speaker series started in Spring 2024 continues this fall, bringing in fresh local business and entrepreneurial voices to discuss the future of work and entrepreneurship in Spokane. Co-sponsored by the The Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis (IPPEA), The School of Business, and The College Of Professional Programs, these speaker events bring together EWU students, local industry representatives, business leaders, alumni, and community members at the Catalyst Building in Spokane. Generous funding has been provided by Washington Trust Bank to support the speaker series. The events start at approximately 5:00 pm and are followed by a networking reception. Please join us! Alumni and community members are welcome to attend.

Charlotte Nemec, President and CEO of Canopy Credit opened this fall’s speaker series in October. If you missed it, you can watch the recorded live stream on Youtube here.

The next speaker event will be held Wednesday November 13th from 5 – 6:50 pm at the Catalyst Building (free parking). The guest speaker is Richard Denenny, President and CEO of Moat Metrics. A lawyer with deep experience in start-ups, Richard’s work at Moat Metrics, a startup in Spokane, focuses on using IP (internet protocol) in novel ways to help companies grow.

Visit the Speaker Series website for details on upcoming events.