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Trade Tensions & Spokane’s Bottom Line: Navigating the New Tariff Terrain

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By John Somerlott, Legislative Assistant, Greater Spokane Inc. In recent weeks, one issue has dominated headlines in federal politics: tariffs. Tariffs are taxes imposed on goods as they cross international borders, either imports coming into a country or exports leaving it. They can target specific countries or particular products and are typically used to protect […]

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Dialogue is Key – Connect with K-12 Leaders to Discuss the Future of Education

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By Erin Vincent, VP Education & Talent, Greater Spokane Inc. Tables are utilitarian objects—flat surfaces with four legs—so common we might overlook their significance. Yet, for such a simple piece of furniture, tables often hold an outsized role in the moments that matter most. They’re where we gather to share meals, ideas, laughter, and sometimes

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Congratulations to GSI Member Partners – Inlander Best of 2025!

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Shoutout to our amazing member partners highlighted in the 2025 Inlander Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll! These businesses play a big role in shaping the Spokane region we know and love, and we’re thrilled to see them celebrated by the community. Keep scrolling to see which GSI partners made the list! Best Art

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GSI Statement on Washington State Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 1

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Greater Spokane Inc. is disappointed by the recent Washington State Supreme Court decision overturning Spokane’s voter-approved Proposition 1.   In August 2024, GSI joined the Downtown Spokane Partnership in filing an amicus brief in support of Proposition 1. This initiative represented our community’s clear intent to protect public spaces near sensitive areas—such as schools, parks,

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GSI Endorses Statewide Initiatives I-2066 and I-2124 to Protect Energy Choices and Promote Long-Term Care Flexibility

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Business Leaders Encourage Spokane to Vote on November 5th Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) proudly announces its endorsement of two critical statewide initiatives that protect energy choice and offer flexibility in long-term care planning: Initiative 2066, preserving natural gas as a vital energy option, and Initiative 2124, allowing workers to opt out of the WA Cares

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2024 Annual Meeting Recap – Remarkable We

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Annual Meeting. Presented by Marsh McLennan Agency, our event centered around the theme of “Remarkable We,” highlighting the incredible contributions and collaborative efforts of partners, volunteers, and community leaders in driving progress throughout our region. A special acknowledgment goes to Carla Cicero, CEO of Numerica

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Marty Dickinson: Leaning in to Support Bonds and Levies

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I have spent my professional life pouring into the spaces that lift our region up. That often requires me to wear multiple hats, and that is how I come to you today, wearing the many hats that are important to me.  I am a fierce advocate for public K-12 education. Having had three children attend

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GSI Supports Upcoming Ballot Measures for February 13 Special Election

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GSI Board of Trustees votes to support School Bonds and Levies and Library Operations Levy Greater Spokane Inc.’s (GSI) Board of Trustees voted to support the passage of upcoming regional school bond and levy measures, and the Library Operations Levy, all of which will appear on the February 13 special election ballot. Funding from bonds

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Olympia Legislative Update

Legislative Session Update: January 8-12, 2024

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By Jim Hedrick, GSI WA State Lobbyist and Spokane Regional AdvocateGSI works year-round on local, state, and federal advocacy issues that impact our community. The Spokane community delegation will be in Olympia this week to advocate for a variety of projects on the unified State Agenda. With the legislative session beginning, Jim Hedrick, GSI’s Spokane Advocate

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The New Essential Utility: Accessible Broadband

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Ariane Schmidt, Executive Director, Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority BROADLINC No one could have imagined just a few short years ago how important broadband, and the ability to access high-capacity Internet, would become for our households, businesses, and anchor institutions for basic community vitality. One lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the stark

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