We had a great turnout at the Meet the Bigs Event on October 25. There were 49 exhibitors and over 300 attendees! The primary focus of Meet the BIGS is to help local small businesses connect with local prime contractors and local, state, and federal government agencies. In doing so, when local small businesses win […]
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Stephanie CurranChair, Forward Fairchild and CEO, Spokane Public Facilities District As we reflect on Veteran’s Day this year, many of us probably have a newfound appreciation for those serving in our military. For those of us who grew up in America in the last fifty or so years, the recent pandemic was our first real
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By Jessy Arter, SP3NW Recently featured in the Spokane Journal of Business, SP3NW’s Rural Angel Investment Network (RAIN) is pouring out its programs this summer. Below are SP3NW’s three key initiatives for making it RAIN! Help SP3NW drive forward its mission by taking a 2-minute survey. SP3NW is conducting an anonymous research survey through its
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It’s not new news. The Spokane region has been in a tight housing market, which drives up rent, makes homeownership less accessible, and reduces our economic competitiveness as a region. Having available housing options is desperately needed throughout the region. The median closed price for homes in Spokane County for January 2022 was $380,000, up
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With Jim Hedrick, WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate We’re right in the middle of the 2022 legislative session. Read more below about the transportation revenue package, the police use of physical force bill, bills to support career pathways, and more. Both the Senate and House now allow twice as many members on the
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With Jim Hedrick, WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Welcome to week four of the 2022 legislative session. Read more below about the advocacy issues we’re part of and check out our 2022 State Agenda, or get caught up with updates from weeks two and three. For more information contact Jake Mayson, Director of
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With Jim Hedrick, WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Welcome to week three of the 2022 legislative session, which began on January 10. Our goal is to keep your business updated on issues that impact you and our community at large. Read about week three below. You can read the week two blog here
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Affordable, Reliable Energy – Washington Employers Speak Out Against Natural Gas Restrictions
With Jim Hedrick, WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional Advocate Throughout the year, GSI advocates on behalf of the Spokane regional business community at the local, state, and federal levels. The 2022 legislative session began on January 10. This year’s session is the second in the two-year biennium and will last for 60 days, making
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GSI is partnering with businesses around the region to present the 2022 Spring line-up of career-connected learning events for local students and educators. The two event series’ Business AfterSchool and Teaching the Teachers provides experiences for teachers and students to connect with the world of business and learn about future careers available. These programs are
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