Community comes together in support of school bonds and levies You are invited to attend a Rally for Schools event on January 27 in support of Spokane County School Districts Bond and Levy Measures. Speakers include Lisa Brown, Mayor, City of Spokane; Alisha Benson, CEO, GSI; Ezra Eckhardt, CEO, STCU; and school student and staff […]
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Predicting the future is impossible, but planning for it is imperative By Kris Johnson, President, Association of Washington Business and Steve Mullin, President, Washington Roundtable What will Washington’s economy look like in 10 or 15 years? Will the state’s younger residents be able to connect with rewarding careers? Will employers struggle to find qualified workers?
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate While Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday for many, it is one of the busiest days in the legislative calendar, with constituents arriving by busload to meet with their delegations. Bills are moving quickly in committees already and there are plenty to
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GSI Board of Trustees votes to support School Bonds and Levies and Library Operations Levy Greater Spokane Inc.’s (GSI) Board of Trustees voted to support the passage of upcoming regional school bond and levy measures, and the Library Operations Levy, all of which will appear on the February 13 special election ballot. Funding from bonds
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Advocating for Medical Lake Recovery, the North Spokane Corridor, and Education and Workforce Solutions By Jake Mayson, Director of Public Policy, Greater Spokane Inc. From January 17-19, Greater Spokane Inc. embarked on an impactful journey to the state capital for the much-anticipated 2024 Olympia Fly-In with more than 60 business, non-profit, elected, and public sector
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional AdvocateGSI works year-round on local, state, and federal advocacy issues that impact our community. The Spokane community delegation will be in Olympia this week to advocate for a variety of projects on the unified State Agenda. With the legislative session beginning, Jim Hedrick, GSI’s Spokane Advocate
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Greater Spokane Inc. will lead a delegation of community leaders for the annual Olympia fly-in January 17-19 to advocate on behalf of the Spokane region. The Olympia Fly-in is in partnership with Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Spokane Partnership, and West Plains Chamber of Commerce. The Fly-in event, presented by MultiCare, brings together
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Ariane Schmidt, Executive Director, Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority BROADLINC No one could have imagined just a few short years ago how important broadband, and the ability to access high-capacity Internet, would become for our households, businesses, and anchor institutions for basic community vitality. One lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the stark
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By Bradd Busick, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officerand Alex Jackson, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive, Inland Northwest Region, MultiCare Health care is the ultimate team-based industry — doctors, nurses, and other professionals must collaborate to deliver safe, seamless care. In 2023, MultiCare Health System was the first health organization in Washington state
More Than a Helper – Moxi Robots Empower Nurses, Delight Patients Read More »
The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities for collaboration, discussion, and advocacy, and this sentiment rang true at the 2023 Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) Legislative Forum and Reception, presented by STCU. Held at the beautiful Historic Davenport, the event brought together key stakeholders, community leaders, and elected officials to engage in meaningful conversations
2023 GSI Legislative Forum and Reception a Success Read More »
