Small Business
April 25, 2023
An economic development perspective: How a community rebuild inspires strength and tenacity at homeBy Gary Ballew, CEcD, VP, Economic Development I was recently driving through...
April 25, 2023
By Joey Gunning, Strategic Growth Manager, Greater Spokane Inc. In today’s fast-paced digital age, small business owners are constantly seeking innovative and efficient ways to...
March 8, 2023
Established in 1910, International Women’s Day recognizes women’s incredible achievements, raises awareness, and encourages advocacy for gender equality. It’s an important day to #EmbraceEquity and...
February 23, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently proposed a rule that would federally ban all employer-worker non-compete agreements for all employees. It is important to...
February 23, 2023
Greater Spokane Inc. recently held the Public Safety and Retail Crime Breakfast at the Spokane Club. Local retailers and community members were invited to hear...
January 4, 2023
New laws in Washington went into effect January 1 including: Minimum wage: Washington’s minimum wage is now $15.76 per hour for employees 16 or older....
November 10, 2022
We had a great turnout at the Meet the Bigs Event on October 25. There were 49 exhibitors and over 300 attendees! The primary focus...
July 23, 2020
Spokane County Allocated CARES Act funding to Greater Spokane Inc. to Administer Program (SPOKANE, Wash.) – On Monday, July 27, Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), the...
July 1, 2020
(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...
June 12, 2020
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,...