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Maria Vandervert

Olympia 2025 Delegation

GSI Olympia Fly-in: Spokane Business Leaders Unite at the Capitol

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Spokane’s business community unites at GSI’s Olympia Fly-In to shape policies, advocate for growth, and ensure Spokane’s future prosperity. Read Time: 4 min, 30 sec Spokane Businesses Take Their Voice to Olympia Imagine a room full of energy, where Spokane regional business leaders, policymakers, community champions, and advocates, both seasoned and new, are all working […]

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Joey's Journal l- Spokane's Balanced Growth

Spokane’s Balanced Growth: What Boise Can Learn from Our Success

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Discover how Spokane’s Strategic Growth in Tech and Agriculture Outpaces Boise and Key Takeaways for Sustainable, Diversified Economic Development By Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, Greater Spokane Inc. Read Time:  4 minutes Spokane vs. Boise: A Tale of Two Growing Economies In 2013, Spokane and Boise were on similar paths. Both were emerging tech and

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GSI Supports Alcohol Impact Ordinance

GSI Supports City’s Decision to Reinstate Alcohol Impact Area

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Spokane City Council recently voted unanimously to approve the Alcohol Impact Area (AIA) ordinances in an effort to enhance safety and the vibrancy of our downtown core. Last month, GSI voted to support reinstating the ordinance that prohibits the sale of certain high-alcohol, low-cost beverages in the downtown core, which has been heavily impacted by

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WA Budget Crisis - GSI Joins Nonpartisan Business Coalition

Washington’s Budget Crisis – Why Small Businesses, Corporations, and Entrepreneurs Must Push for Reform

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GSI Joins nonpartisan business coalition focused on addressing the state’s budget challenges Imagine you’re running your operation day in and day out, working hard to build your brand, hire local employees, and stay afloat amid rising costs. But now, Washington’s budget shortfall is threatening your future. The state’s financial challenges have left small businesses, large

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Respiratory Care Interstate Compact with Brian Newberry

Supporting HB 1114: GSI’s Role in Strengthening Healthcare & Military Support in Spokane

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Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Helps Boost Healthcare Workforce Read Time: 3 minutes, 21 seconds Imagine the challenge of moving your family across the country every few years, restarting your career, and struggling to find a job in your field. For military spouses, this is a constant reality. The unique demands of military life make it

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Spokane Doctor Develops Autism Detection

Innovative Spokane Researcher Develops Autism Detection Tool Deployed by Schweitzer Engineering

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Spokane Researcher Invents Tool to Be Used by Clinicians During Well-Child Exams Read Time: 2 minutes, 27 seconds Spokane’s healthcare and life sciences industry is making headlines with a groundbreaking innovation in autism detection. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), in collaboration with Dr. Georgina Lynch, will deploy a revolutionary medical device designed to improve early autism

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Brian Newberry

GSI Mobilizes Spokane for HB 1114: Addressing Healthcare and Military Needs

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The 2024 legislative session began on January 13th, with House Bill 1114 gaining early attention from us at Greater Spokane Inc. This bill proposes Washington State’s participation in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC), a vital step for community health and supporting our military service members. By joining the RCIC, Washington continues its national leadership

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Week 2 Legislative Session 2025

Legislative Update Week 2: January 20-25, 2025

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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Friday afternoon, especially early in session, is customarily a slow time for the legislative week. Committee hearings usually wrap up in the 1:30 to 3pm time slot and legislators who can’t commute during the week and don’t have committees usually take off for their

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Connections, Community & Collaboration at Peer Networking

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Last night, professionals from across the region gathered at the Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center for another incredible Peer Networking event, where new connections were made, partnerships were strengthened, and Spokane’s business community came together in a meaningful way. We’re proud to highlight GSI member partner and nonprofit Vitalant, one of the nation’s largest

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