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Lifting Others: Ben Ferney’s Vision for Equitable and Empathetic Leadership

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This story is part of a series highlighting local school superintendents as part of GSI’s IN Schools campaign. Watch each week for the next edition! Ben Ferney, superintendent of Cheney Public Schools, attributes his leadership skills to his father, whom he credits for serving as his first mentor. Ferney describes his father as having quiet […]

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GSI Board Endorses Together Spokane Initiative

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A rendering of the rebuilt Adams Elementary School, one of the proposed rebuilds included in the Together Spokane Initiative. The Greater Spokane Incorporated Board of Directors voted last week to endorse Together Spokane, a joint ballot measure proposed by Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation. GSI Executive Director Alisha Benson says of GSI’s

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2026 Leadership Advisory Council and Executive Board Nominations

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The nominating committee of Greater Spokane Incorporated has successfully completed its responsibility to nominate new members for one-year terms on the Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) and for Executive Board Officers, and Chair-Elects of the six committees for two-year terms, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2026.  The nominees for the Executive Board are: Christine Varela, Chair-Elect, Executive Board, DH

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Hillyard Creative District

Greater Spokane Inc. Celebrates Hillyard’s Creative District Designation 

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First Certified Creative District in Spokane City & County Will Drive Economic Growth, Innovation, and Community Vitality in Spokane City and County Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) and the Northeast Public Development Authority are celebrating a milestone for Spokane’s economy and cultural landscape: the Washington State Arts Commission has officially designated Hillyard as Spokane City and

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Where Service Turns to Opportunity: Spokane’s Military Legacy

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By Joey Gunning, Director of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. I recently heard that Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) is the #2 destination in the country for retiring military personnel. A quick look at Lightcast’s Population Characteristics confirms that Spokane County has 54% more veterans than the national average for a region our size. In

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Spokane Region’s Housing Pressures

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By Johnathon Somerlott, Public Policy Coordinator If we don’t fix housing, we can’t grow Spokane’s economy. That’s the message we hear across industries—from manufacturers to hospital systems. With the Spokane region needing over 22,000 homes in the next 20 years, the region is at a tipping point: build now, or fall behind. At Greater Spokane

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Cheney’s Growth Paradox

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By Joey Gunning, Director of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. Cheney, Washington is growing…fast. Since 2019, the population has increased by 6.8%, adding about 1,500 new residents. With projections suggesting another 10.3% growth over the next five years, that’s an influx of about 2,375 additional people. But despite these positive demographic trends, Cheney’s job market

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BECU Awards Greater Spokane Inc. $30,000 Grant to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs in Spokane

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Spokane, WA – June 9, 2025 – Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) is proud to announce that BECU’s Office of Philanthropy has awarded a $30,000 grant to GSI in support of the Spokane Inclusive Business Catalyst (SIBC), a transformative business accelerator for underserved entrepreneurs in Spokane County. With this generous investment, SIBC will expand from two to

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