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Another Economic Forecast is in the books – Pandemic, Response, Re-do. It’s an event we look forward to each year that helps us plan for what’s coming next. Thanks again to economists Dr. John Mitchell, Dr Grant Forsyth, Dr. Vange … Read more

(SPOKANE, Wash.) – The CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), Spokane County’s Associate Development Organization (ADO), issued the following statement on new restrictions announced today by Governor Inslee on Washington citizens and businesses: … Read more

(Spokane County, WA)– This morning, the Spokane Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of up to $10.8 million of CARES Act funding for a grant program to support local accommodation, food services, arts, entertainment and recreation industries. The … Read more

The nominating committee of Greater Spokane Inc. has completed its task to nominate new members for three-year terms to the Board of Trustees commencing January 1, 2021. The nominees are: Nadine Burgess, Spokane Gymnastics Brooke Baker-Spink, Baker Construction Matt Ewers, … Read more

Greater Spokane Inc. is partnering with AWB Institute to pilot a new program in Spokane – the Washington State Workforce Portal. This state-wide platform connects young people across the state to internship opportunities, creating real-world learning and experience for future … Read more

(SPOKANE, Wash.) – The Spokane STEM Network, housed within Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and serving NorthEast Washington Educational Service District (ESD) 101,  in partnership with the Apple STEM Network at North Central ESD 171, has been awarded a collective $50,000 … Read more

Spokane County Allocated CARES Act funding to Greater Spokane Inc. to Administer Program (SPOKANE, Wash.) – On Monday, July 27, Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), the County’s designated Associate Development Organization (ADO), will launch the OPENTogether Small Business and Non-profit Grant … Read more

(SPOKANE, Wash.) –Spokane County has allocated $10 million of CARES Act dollars to fund a grant program to support small and non-profit businesses with 20 and fewer employees to help offset safety and operating costs, rent and other allowable expenses. … Read more

(SPOKANE, Wash.) – Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and Spokane County are distributing free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help Spokane County small businesses and non-profits reduce barriers to reopening and continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane … Read more

Greater Spokane Inc. secured $100,000 from the Working Washington Economic Development Fund grant to assist FAA-certified repair and overhaul facility remain and expand in Washington, add new equipment (SPOKANE, Wash.) – The Washington Department of Commerce provided a $100,000 grant … Read more