Event shares key priorities such as infrastructure needs, public safety, and mental health and treatment services Last week, we had the honor of hosting the 2024 State of the County, presented by Canopy Credit Union, where over 400 business leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at the Spokane Convention Center to hear from Spokane […]
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Business Leaders Encourage Spokane to Vote on November 5th Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) proudly announces its endorsement of two critical statewide initiatives that protect energy choice and offer flexibility in long-term care planning: Initiative 2066, preserving natural gas as a vital energy option, and Initiative 2124, allowing workers to opt out of the WA Cares
Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) has launched a new Elections Center, a comprehensive online resource for Spokane-area residents and businesses, designed to provide timely information about voting deadlines, local ballot measures, and legislative updates throughout the session. The Elections Center is now live at GreaterVotes.org, offering a one-stop destination for voters to access: “With the launch
We are compiling requests for the Regional Advocacy Committee’s State Legislative Agenda in anticipation of the upcoming legislative session. Annually, Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) generates a community-focused Legislative Agenda that outlines and prioritizes the work we undertake in Olympia during the legislative session. Focused on our mission to lead transformative business and community initiatives to
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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, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2025. The nominees for the Executive Board are: The nominees for the Leadership Advisory Council Members (1-year terms)
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On Tuesday, The Knitting Factory buzzed with energy as more than 100 professionals gathered to connect for our Peer Networking event. This lively evening was not just about making connections—it was also a platform to spotlight community efforts and celebrate the spirit of collaboration. Our guest for the evening was The Lighthouse for the Blind,
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UPDATE: POLL NOW CLOSED *Poll will close at noon on August 19. GSI Member Partners are invited to take a short 2-minute poll on local and statewide ballot measures. GSI has a long history of weighing in on ballot measures like initiatives and referenda that deeply impact the Spokane business community. This November presents the
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Annual Policy Summit to include additional candidate debates for statewide office The Association of Washington Business announced plans today to host its seventh gubernatorial debate Sept. 18 at the annual Policy Summit in Spokane in partnership with Greater Spokane Inc. AWB, the state’s oldest and largest business association representing all industries, has a history of
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Sawyer Barton, a 2024-2025 Senior from Deer Park High School has been named the 2024 Washington STEM Rising Star awardee for the region. The Washington STEM Rising STAR award is presented by Washington STEM to “honor girls who embrace STEM education and who explore STEM in ways that will support their education, career, personal
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