Tweet Click the above diagram for a larger view. The aerospace industry is one of our region’s vital and growing sectors. Currently, there are 80 aerospace-related companies in the Inland Northwest. The graphic above shows how some of the regional companies are involved in aircraft manufacturing. Governor Christine Gregoire recently launched Project Pegasus, a program […]
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Tweet Plenty of good things are happening in our region. We’ve highlighted some great happenings in the past, and now we’ll share more. Let’s talk business grand openings.
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Tweet GSI Member Since: 2008 Website: www.ecodepotinc.com You hear the buzz phrases – renewable energy, sustainable design, environmental protection. But is it happening in the Spokane region? More than 50 clean technology and energy efficient companies operate in the area, and we recently met with one small business that is placing solar panels, recyclable building
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Tweet We know September seems like an odd time to do a “Year in Review” blog, but our fiscal calendar actually runs October – September. So knowing that, this is the perfect time to look back at our year.
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Tweet Recently, one of the largest employers about 90 minutes north of Spokane in Colville had to lay off more than 20 employees due to an embezzlement case that severely hurt the small town’s economy. The timber and construction industries have already hurt Colville in recent years, and this made things worse. But, as the
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Tweet What is free, easy to implement and will help your business boom? The answer is great customer service. Here is a look at a couple local small businesses that understand the importance of customer service, as well as some useful tips to jumpstart your own program.
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Tweet Recent college graduate and Greater Spokane Incorporated intern Robyn Swanson shares her thoughts on returning to Spokane after graduation: If you grew up in Spokane, its generously ample supply of benefits becomes seemingly forgotten out of pure naiveté. Many high school graduates leave for a college education with no plans on returning. What they
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Tweet Senator Patty Murray visited Spokane’s Triumph Composite Systems last week to lead a discussion on workforce development. Senator Murray spoke to a large group of aerospace companies, including members of the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium (INWAC), which was co-founded by Greater Spokane Incorporated. Murray indicated that we are not only battling a financial deficit,
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Tweet The August 16 primary is upon us (next Tuesday, to be exact), and Election Day is right around the corner. That’s why yesterday’s Spokane City Council President Candidate Forum – and future forums – are so crucial to area voters. Four candidates are running for City Council President. Let’s take a look at how
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Tweet GSI Member Since: 1980 Website: www.oxarc.com OXARC, Inc., a family-owned company headquartered in Spokane, Wash, has accomplished tremendous success with more than 40 years in business. It began in 1968 as a retail and wholesale distributor of welding supplies, gases, safety and industrial supplies with 15 employees and two stores. Since then, it has
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