By Erin Vincent, VP of Education and Talent, Greater Spokane Inc. Most of you will remember that February 13th was Election Day. I spent most of the day nervously counting the minutes until the first results were released. On Election Eve, my seven-year-old daughter was by my side as we gathered with school supporters, and […]
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By Tim Peckinpaugh, Partner with K&L Gates LLP Inherent in our representative democracy is making policy that best serves the public good. Policymaking is even more important today with our complex society and dynamic global economy. Everyone in the Spokane region benefits from policy decisions that promote well-functioning infrastructure, education to train new workforce, a growing
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Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Washington businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. The declaration covers Spokane County as a result of the wildfires that occurred Aug. 18 – 25, 2023. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate GSI Advocacy Connect Sponsor Presenting Sponsor GSI Legislative Fly-In Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsor
Legislative Session Update: February 26-March 1, 2024 Read More »
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate GSI Advocacy Connect Sponsor Presenting Sponsor GSI Legislative Fly-In Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsor
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Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Named as Host Communities by the International Economic Development Council GSI, in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene EDC, has been selected by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a host organization for the inaugural Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) cohort initiative to establish Certified Creative Districts in the Spokane / Coeur
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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 talent and advocacy efforts. For the last six years, Greater Spokane Inc. has used its legislative advocacy to support passage of a Nurse Licensure
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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate GSI Advocacy Connect Sponsor Presenting Sponsor GSI Legislative Fly-In Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsor
Legislative Session Update: February 12-16, 2024 Read More »
By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate GSI Advocacy Connect Sponsor Presenting Sponsor GSI Legislative Fly-In Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsor
Legislative Session Update: February 5-9, 2024 Read More »
By GSI Member Partner Nick Gonzales, Vice President, Bouten Construction Company ***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 apply for government contracts. From a commercial contractor’s perspective, there are numerous—and, on the surface, somewhat self-serving—benefits to pursuing
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