Congratulations to Greater Spokane Incorporated staff member Jessica Kirk for her recent promotion as Director of Business Retention and Expansion. Jessica will manage all aspects of GSI’s Business retention and expansion program. Jessica has been the manager of Eastern Washington PTAC (government contracting program) at Greater Spokane Incorporated for more than two years, where she assists companies to expand business through government contracting opportunities. Her previous experience includes three years with GSI in the Membership Development Division, earning the lifetime achievement award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Circle of Champions. Her experience also includes eight years as a mortgage broker and foreclosure negotiation specialist, and over 10 years of successful small business ownership with two companies here in the Inland Northwest. Jessica is an Honorary Commander at Fairchild Air Force Base and a Leadership Spokane board member.