COVID 19

GSI, Downtown Spokane Partnership, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, INBA, Visit Spokane, and West Plains Chamber of Commerce are committed to working together to support our business community. We've assemebled resources to keep you and your employees informed. To receive daily updates about COVID-19 subscribe to our newsletter here. 

Below are ways each business can prepare to weather this current crisis:

• Complete our Business Impact Survey.
• Review and complete Washington State's Re-entry Registration.
• Use this form to receive clarification or request your business be included as essential. 
• Get finances in order. Keep all receipts and/or track/code each individual expense related to the pandemic. This enables you to be prepared if you must seek assistance from local/state/federal agencies.
• Complete Washington State's Business Injury Worksheet, regardless of whether or not you will apply for a small business loan with SBA. 

Latest News

4/2/20: Governor Inslee extends stay home order through May 4

3/31/20: Updated guidance concerning the "stay home, stay healthy" order. 

3/30/20: HSSA of Spokane announces grants to combat the Coronavirus

3/25/20: The Bill and Melinda gates foundation announces donation to Eastern Washington Recovery Fund

3/24/20: Avista Foundation announces grants awarded 

Events

04/06/20: AWB Employer Resource Webinar
Speakers will discuss the federal stimulus CARES Act legislation.

04/10/20: Economic Update with Steve Scranton
This event will provide an economic update for the national, regional and local economies.