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Kiantha Duncan Brings People Together, Leads Through Adversity

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In the middle of a global pandemic, during the violent civic-uprising that followed the death of George Floyd, Kiantha Duncan was already steadily at work for justice for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color) groups in Spokane. A community leader, activist, philanthropist and a non-profit consultant with her own leadership consulting business, Duncan […]

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Together Stronger: Spokane Association of REALTORS® Builds Awareness for Housing Crisis

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The housing crisis facing Spokane County is growing and the statistics are startling. Over the past 10 years, housing availability has decreased 94%, and Spokane County is approximately 32,000 housing units short. On top of this shortage and current data, only one in seven houses is considered affordable. The social and economic toll is considerable

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GSI and GSVC Convene Business Leaders to Meet with Washington Tax Structure Work Group

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SPOKANE- A group of business leaders initially called together in response to the COVID pandemic has continued to meet on other topics of importance to the community. On October 13th, that group met with the Tax Structure Work Group to hear about proposals currently being considered by the group, ask questions, and provide feedback. The

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Greater Spokane Inc. Welcomes New Public Policy Director

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(SPOKANE, Wash.) – Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), welcomes Jake Mayson as its new Public Policy Director for the organization. Jake will serve as an organizational leader and strategist to convene and advance public policy and legislative priorities in support of economic development initiatives and the greater Spokane region.   Jake was born on the Olympic Peninsula, raised in the North

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Our Story – Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

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Read about our member partner Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho and how they make a huge positive impact on our community in more ways than one. When most adults hear about the Girl Scouts, the name rings synonymously with their favorite cookie. Selling cookies is something that the Girl Scouts of Eastern

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The World May Be In Upheaval, But Fairchild’s Mission Never Changes

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By Pia Hallenberg, Owner, Content by Pia Since 1942, Fairchild Air Force Base has been one of Spokane’s cornerstones. You don’t have to spend much time here before you notice the giant planes flying over or learn to recognize the profile of a KC-135 Stratotanker on its way home from a mission. Like everywhere else,

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How A CEDS Process Can Guide a Vision That Makes Our Community Thrive

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By Gary Ballew, VP, Economic Development and Jeff Marcell, Senior Partner, TIP Strategies THRIVE Spokane is the name of a new comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) being developed for the greater Spokane region. It’s a vision coordinated in collaboration with community leaders to create a plan for a healthy and vibrant future. With funding from

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