Established in 1910, International Women’s Day recognizes women’s incredible achievements, raises awareness, and encourages advocacy for gender equality. It’s an important day to #EmbraceEquity and allows us to reflect on the progress we’ve made. Each and every day women are leaders in their communities, and we all have a responsibility to value equity and embrace […]
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GSI hosted the annual State of the City address last week. Mayor Nadine Woodward urged people to listen to each other, find common ground, and respectfully articulate divergent viewpoints as the pathway to progress today during her annual State of the City Address. She reminded the 400 attendees that the best times in the city
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Public and Private Businesses and Entities Encouraged to Apply Implementation of the massive $1.2 trillion dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) continues apace in Washington D.C. as local and state governments alike prepare for federal opportunities. The IIJA, passed in November 2021, provides funding for new and existing grant programs related to transportation, the
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently proposed a rule that would federally ban all employer-worker non-compete agreements for all employees. It is important to note that this rule would prohibit previously established non-compete agreements as well. Non-compete agreements are contracts that can prevent an employee from working for their companies’ competitors during or after
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Greater Spokane Inc. recently held the Public Safety and Retail Crime Breakfast at the Spokane Club. Local retailers and community members were invited to hear President and CEO of Washington Retail Association Renee Sunde and Attorney General Bob Ferguson speak about organized retail theft in Washington. Clinton Slovarp, the Market Manager at Walmart, opened the
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Next Friday, February 17th serves as the “cutoff” for bills to be voted out of policy committees in their house of origin. A lot of committee time is now devoted to “executive action” where committee members caucus, debate, amend and vote on bills rather
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Recognized for Support of Fairchild Air Force Base The Spokane region was awarded the Abilene Trophy for its excellent community support of Fairchild Air Force Base. The annual award spotlights communities around the nation that demonstrate exceptional community support for their Base. Shaun Martin, Vice Chairman Air Mobility, Abilene Military Affairs said, “Abilene Military Affairs
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The Aero-Flite expansion will create more than 100 jobs by 2025 Greater Spokane Inc. has been awarded a $450,000 grant by the Department of Commerce to retain Aero-Flite Inc. in Spokane by supporting the expansion and construction of a new aircraft hangar and facility to accommodate the company’s growth. Aero-Flite is the largest private operator
In partnership with the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and West Plains Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by MultiCare, Greater Spokane Inc. hosted a delegation of nearly 60 area leaders from health care, local government, and business in Olympia from January 25-27 for three days of advocacy during the annual Olympia Fly-In. Shortly after
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Workforce, or the lack thereof, has dominated legislative discussions as one unforeseen consequence of the COVID pandemic. Washington employers in every sector continue to tell legislators that hiring is a continuous struggle and is affecting manufacturing production, construction, meeting demands for goods and services,
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