Congratulations to all our member partners who were recognized in the 2024 Inlander Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll. Many of these businesses are staples in our community and we are proud they are helping to create a thriving Spokane region! Scroll down to see a list of GSI partners featured in this BEST roundup […]
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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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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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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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At this year’s GSI Annual Meeting, we shined a light on the amazing partner work that’s being done in our community to lift our region and the people that call the Spokane region home. We are honored to work with and alongside you to create a thriving Spokane region. Thank you for the work you
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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 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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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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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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