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Lisa Brown State of the City

2024 State of the City Highlights Key Initiatives

Previous slide Next slide GSI hosted the 2024 State of the City yesterday at the Spokane Convention Center. This was Mayor Lisa Brown’s first address speaking to the community about successes and challenges for the City as our region moves through 2024 and beyond. Key top initiatives were identified by the help of her transition teams focused […]

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Expo ’74 50th Anniversary Celebration – Get Involved

Did you know in 1974 when Spokane became the smallest city in history to host the World’s Fair that GSI (formerly the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce) helped bring the Fair to Spokane? The event plays a big historical role for our city and sparked growth and transformation throughout our region. Even the infamous GSI

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Meet Future Employees through The Internship Network on April 30

Businesses in our community continue to face an unprecedented challenge in finding qualified employees to fill positions. Recent data suggests that over 70% of businesses are struggling to recruit suitable candidates, highlighting a need for innovative solutions to bridge this gap. This is due, in part, to new employees leaving as soon as they are

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From 1974 to 2024 and Beyond – 2024 Economic Future Forum

By Gary Ballew, VP of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. *This story first appeared in the 2023 GSI Connect Magazine, which can found on our About Us page. On June 18, 2024, the Spokane region will host the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Future Forum. This will be the first time in the history of the organization that

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Turning Struggles to Solutions One Bill at a Time

By Pia Hallenberg *This story first appeared in the 2023 GSI Connect Magazine, which can found on our About Us page. Connect with us and learn how your company can get involved in our advocacy efforts. Among the organizations especially challenged by the pandemic were the local blood banks. Not only did they have to meet incredible demands

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2024 Annual Meeting Recap – Remarkable We

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Annual Meeting. Presented by Marsh McLennan Agency, our event centered around the theme of “Remarkable We,” highlighting the incredible contributions and collaborative efforts of partners, volunteers, and community leaders in driving progress throughout our region. A special acknowledgment goes to Carla Cicero, CEO of Numerica

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