Thanksgiving is this week, and we have a lot to be thankful for: A wonderful place in which we live, all the skiing and golfing we ever wanted, an awesome cost of living, a fantastic downtown and much more. But you already knew that. We sampled some staff members here to see what they’re thankful […]
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Schools host open house events to introduce students and parents to the school. It’s a good way for parents to see where they’re sending their kids and for students to see where they’ll spend most of their days. So what if workplaces did the same thing? What if businesses led the way in reaching students?
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How healthy a person is often has a lot to do with their educational attainment level. The Spokane Regional Health District’s 2012 Health Inequities in Spokane County study shows that those living without a high school diploma in Spokane County have a 46 percent chance of living in poverty, which leads to unhealthy lifestyles. Obtaining that post-secondary
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There’s a lot going on around here. Let’s take a look at some notables: Special Session As we mentioned last week, the state legislature convened for a special session to pass some bills aimed at keeping some incentives available for aerospace companies in the state. Legislators were also tasked with coming up with a transportation
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee called legislators back to Olympia to begin a special session today to tackle bills that would provide more funding for aerospace education, extend tax incentives for aerospace manufacturers through 2040, and streamline the permitting process for aerospace manufacturers. Inslee also wants the legislature to produce a transportation package during the special
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The Capitol Christmas Tree was cut from the Colville National Forest not far from here on Nov.1 and began a more than 5,000-mile, 25-city tour, with its last stop being the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The tree’s second stop was this week right here in Spokane. We were there and snapped some photos:
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Eighteen area business representatives and ten area teachers took a road trip to Washington State University this week to tour WSU’s colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture. The trip was organized by our Agribusiness Council. The trip was designed to give trip attendees an idea of what types of work and research WSU focuses on.
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You might be seeing us on your televisions throughout the next few weeks. That’s because we have three new commercials airing on local stations across the region, thanks to the creative folks at Corner Booth Media. First up, Geoff Forshag of Two Wheel Transit: Next, Tyrrell Johnson of Wells Fargo: Last but not least, Melissa
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Schools across the region are well into the 2013-14 school year. In the classroom, things are slightly different this year, and businesses should take note. That’s because the new Common Core State Standards have officially been implemented in K-12 schools around the state. The standards are for the math and language arts subjects so far,
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Voters in the greater Spokane area will soon receive their ballots for the Nov. 5 election. While there’s no Presidential election like last year, there are some important initiatives and a proposition that will impact you and your business. First, we must provide a disclaimer: Greater Spokane Incorporated does not endorse candidates running for office.
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