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Joey Gunning at Spokane Public Library

Increasing Connectivity Through Strategic Partnerships

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By Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, GSI We recently had the privilege of launching the Spokane region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) called THRIVE Spokane, alongside many of our economic development partners across the county. THRIVE Spokane serves as our community’s roadmap to guide economic development efforts across Spokane County for the next five years. […]

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Spokane Public Library to Reopen on July 11

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After two years of being closed for renovation, Spokane Public Library is hosting a grand reopening celebration for Central Library (906 W. Main) on July 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tour the renovated library, grab lunch from local food trucks on-site, and attend a variety of events throughout the day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony

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SBA Recognizes Spokane-based Sweet Frostings

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Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop, of Spokane, is one of four Washington state companies that will be recognized this week by the U.S. Small Business Administration as part of its National Small Business Week. Sweet Frostings owner Jessica Atkinson has been named 2022 Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the SBA Seattle District. Learn more

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Gary Ballew

IEDC Conference to be Held in Spokane for the First Time

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By Gary Ballew, VP, Economic Development, GSI I had the opportunity to attend the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Future Forum in Richardson, Texas, part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. It was a great time to visit with my fellow economic developers to share and learn. I have been involved with IEDC since 2006

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Talent Development a Focus for GSI

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At Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), we create the place where organizations come together to advocate for the region, drive strategic economic growth, and champion a talented workforce. We strive to do this through strong community partnerships and have heard from many of our business partners that finding and retaining employees continues to be a challenge.

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Stacia Rassmusen

Grant Dollars and Entrepreneurial Services Help Develop Life Sciences Companies

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By Stacia Rasmussen, PMPHealth & Life Sciences Business Development Manager, Greater Spokane Inc. In May of 2019, Greater Spokane Inc (GSI) was awarded $100,000 from the WA Department of Commerce Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness to provide supportive services to benefit small businesses in Washington State within the life sciences and health IT sectors.

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Katrina Rogers

Katrina Rogers Selected to Lead Evergreen Biosciences Innovation Cluster

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(SPOKANE, Wash.) – Greater Spokane Inc. has announced the confirmation of Katrina Rogers as the founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster. Katrina is a change expert with more than 25 years of experience in the discovery, development, and manufacture of medicines and related technology.  She brings expertise in planning and strategy, operations and

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