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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CarbonQuest hopes expansion will create more than 100 jobs over time in the City of Spokane Valley OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Department of Commerce today announced a $350,000 grant to support expansion of an innovative clean tech company that captures carbon emissions. CarbonQuest, headquartered in the City of Spokane Valley, has developed a patent-pending
Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), welcomes Leona Perry to the organization as its new Events & Program Manager. Leona develops and manages GSI events and program activities to provide quality experiences for its member partners and the greater community. Leona grew up in Omak, Washington, and has lived in Spokane Valley for the last six years
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By Dr. Vange Hochheimer, Associate Professor of Economics, Whitworth University, President & CEO, Grand Fir Analytics, LLC As a financial economist, I teach my students about the business case for closing the education opportunity gap and striving for a diverse labor force. In a nutshell, given a globalized world, comprised of a melting pot of
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