Economic Development

Creative Economy

Creativity: The Key to Our Region’s Economic Revival

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW1) Arts & Culture sector is $876 billion industry nationwide with 4.6 million jobs.2) $18 billion due to canceled events and reduced audience spending.3) Supporting our creative economy is not just about preserving our cultural heritage – it’s a strategic investment in our region’s future. Read Time: 2 minutes, 41 seconds […]

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Building a creative district

Next Step to Build a Local Creative District Underway

Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Named as Host Communities by the International Economic Development Council GSI, in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene EDC, has been selected by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a host organization for the inaugural Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) cohort initiative to establish Certified Creative Districts in the Spokane / Coeur

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Economic Future Forum

2024 IEDC Economic Future Forum

Save the Date June 16-18, 2024 for the 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Economic Future Forum in Spokane. The Future Forum is a forward-looking conference that focuses on fostering regional innovation and economic transformation and equity in the new economy. We are honored to host this flagship event to explore the future of the Spokane

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