Tweet Being “greater” is something our organization strives for each day. It’s in our name. We figured it’s time to see how our business community is creating something greater. Let’s get to it.
And a Round of Applause Goes To… Read More »
Tweet We are all aware that today’s youth are our country’s future. Spokane invests in the young people who live here with care and respect, which translates into a bright future for youth, and a bright future for Spokane. Keep reading and find out why it is no surprise that Spokane is a fifth-time winner
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Tweet Here’s a stat that needs consideration: Nearly 30 percent of the fastest-growing occupations in the next decade will require at least some background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)*. With a large amount of our STEM workforce nearing retirement, a good amount of jobs will be available for the taking. At our September
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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
Advantage: Aerospace Read More »
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
Small Business Spotlight: ECO DEPOT, Inc. Read More »
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.
In The Past Year, We…. Read More »
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
Colville, HUB Zones and PTAC: Act 1 Read More »
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
Spokane: Home Sweet Home! Read More »
