Submissions Due by October 18 Every year, GSI compiles a State Legislative Agenda, which outlines support for policy changes in Olympia as well as requests for funding from the state budget. In January, when the state legislative session begins, GSI supports these requests through direct advocacy with legislators, interest groups, associations, and other businesses to […]
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Advocacy an Important Push for Economic Incentives By Pia Hallenberg, Content by Pia The day Senate Bill 5901 passed was a good day for workforce and business development in Spokane. The bill created a sale-and-use tax incentive worth up to $400,000 for companies that invest in new buildings, new equipment for manufacturing, as well as
People from around our region say it all the time: Spokane has some of the best golf you’ll find in the country. There are more than 40 golf courses in the Intermountain Northwest and you don’t have to break the bank to play. We decided to go check out one of our most historic member
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More than 40 partner organizations worked together to produce Spokane’s new comprehensive economic development strategy By Pia Hallenberg, Content by Pia As the Spokane region continues to recover from the challenging COVID years, a solid strategy for economic development is more important than it ever was before. At the core of GSI’s mission is the
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By Alisha Benson, CEO, Greater Spokane Inc., and Marcelo Morales, GSI Board Chair and Owner, A4Ventures *The GSI Connect Magazine is published in partnership with the Spokane Journal of Business. To read the 2022-2023 edition of the magazine view the digital publication here or contact us to pick up your copies today. Welcome to the
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Local entrepreneurs Pete Taylor and Joel Barbour have partnered to launch PNW Provisions, a snacks and beverages company with a line of caffeinated energy bars, trail mixes, trailhead bars, and locally roasted coffee. Taylor and Barbour created a Kickstarter campaign and exceeded their goal of $10,000 within 24 hours. The campaign ends Friday, September 30,
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By Gary Ballew, CEcD, VP, Economic Development I had the pleasure of attending the Terrain Table the other night. The event has the best music, food, and vibe that you will ever find in an alfalfa field. The event supports Terrain, which builds the regional creative economy by expanding economic opportunities for artists, makers, and
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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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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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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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