Brief Supports the Power of Local Initiative Processes Across the State Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced the filing of an amicus brief with the Washington State Supreme Court today in support of Spokane’s Proposition No. 1. The brief focuses on issues raised in the case which would weaken the […]
GSI’s Regional Advocacy Committee (RAC) is seeking your input on measures appearing on the November 2024 ballot. As we formulate recommendations for the GSI Board, your involvement is crucial. If you have taken a position or have insights on the following ballot measures, please send your materials, comments, or questions to Public Policy Director Jake
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Thank you to the 55 teams (200+ players) for competing in our 33rd Annual Golf Tournament presented by Lukins & Annis at Wandermere Golf Course. We hope you all had as much fun as we did and maybe even made a new connection or two. A huge thank you to all of our sponsors and
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Seeking Regional Childcare Solutions – GSI’s Journey to Canada Erin Vincent, VP Education & Talent, represented GSI on an Association of Washington Business (AWB) Institute led childcare study and childcare policy tour in Canada. Participants included business leaders, advocates, regulators and legislators. While in Canada, the group had a chance to explore what works well
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By: Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, Greater Spokane Inc. BIPOC small and underserved businesses in our community have often faced barriers to accessing traditional funding and business development resources. In fact, certain populations within Spokane have experienced systematic exclusion from full participation in many aspects of economic prosperity. Business ownership is an important element in
More than 200 of you joined us last night at GSI for the 2024 Party on the Patio – our annual event that optimizes connections and creates the opportunity for local businesses to come together. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you for attending and helping make this event a resounding success. We understand
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By Gary Ballew, CEcD, VP of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. and Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, Greater Spokane Inc. We all know the cost of living has gone up the last several years. We see it in the newspaper as well as at the grocery store checkout. But does it cost more to live
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May 15 Peer Networking Event Recap! The Chateau Rive did not disappoint last night while networking with peer colleagues next to the Spokane River. Big shout out to Red Rock Catering and their hospitality expertise and tasty appetizers. The power of collaboration often goes underestimated, but at Greater Spokane Inc., we understand that it truly
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In partnership with TDS Fiber, Greater Good NW, and Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, GSI is supporting a local opportunity for nonprofits in the Spokane region on June 7 from 11 am – 2 pm at the Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds. Nonprofits are invited to showcase their business at the Volunteer Showcase event to
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Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney to be the Featured Speaker at the Whitworth President’s Leadership Forum on Oct. 9 Whitworth University welcomes former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as the featured speaker at this year’s President’s Leadership Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 a.m. at the Spokane Convention Center. “Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz
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