The Community is invited to engage and provide feedback to guide regional economic development vision and strategy for countywide effort (SPOKANE, Wash.) – Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), in collaboration with community partners has launched THRIVE Spokane, the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Spokane region. THRIVE Spokane is a vision and roadmap […]
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* UPDATE: Due to continuing pandemic concerns, we have made the decision to postpone all of our Fall 2021 Business AfterSchool in-person workshops. The decision to postpone the Business AfterSchool workshops wasn’t taken lightly, however, due to some transportation and educator substitution shortages, in combination with other unknowns, it’s our intent to move the workshops to Spring
*2021 Career Connected Learning Fall Workshops Start September 29 Read More »
GSI member Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) has been valiantly serving and helping people in the Spokane region for more than 100 years, which makes them a key staple of our community. LCSNW was founded in 1921 in Tacoma and served “down-and-out” individuals and families in the community. In 1926, caring Lutherans in Portland organized
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Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) and Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce (GSVCC) were two of 11 Chambers that partnered with Association of Washington Business (AWB) and WA Department of Commerce in a Chamber Vaccine Incentive Program funded through State Emergency Disaster Relief Funds. This program coined “Give Local Business A Shot In The Arm” was
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Art is good for the mind, body, soul – and the economy. It stimulates business and economic growth, drives tourism, employs talent, and provides inspiration to millions. Local art and performance venues in and around the Spokane region need community support to continue to thrive. GSI member Spokane Valley Summer Theatre (SVST) is one of
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Did you know that nearly one million working-aged adults in our state have not finished the courses needed to earn a credential? If you are one of these adults, know that a community is here to support you. Greater Minds provides one-on-one (virtual or in person) navigation to evaluate career opportunities, matching your goals with
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2021 is an exciting year for the Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones (MSEEZ). As military spouse unemployment skyrocketed to 38% during the pandemic, we are working hard to tackle this issue with efforts like the re-launching the Spokane MSEEZ. The Spokane MSEEZ Working Group has quickly began working on their task
Jessica Kirk New Chair of Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones Read More »
*Now extended through July 4.* “Give Business A Shot in the Arm” COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program People who receive their first or second COVID-19 vaccination dose at select locations between Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday June 30 will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card (while supplies last) courtesy of the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of
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From our "Jumpstart" event series, Tom Simpson, CEO of Ignite Northwest and President of Spokane Angel Alliance speaks about how to pitch to investors. Check it out here!
Startup Spokane Jumpstart Event with Tom Simpson and Ignite Northwest Read More »
Spokane County is once again holding free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution events to assist small businesses and non-profits to continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane County utilized CARES Act funds to purchase the PPE. These free distribution events, called OPENTogether PPE Distribution provide small businesses with 249 and fewer employees
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