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Hillyard Creative District

Greater Spokane Inc. Celebrates Hillyard’s Creative District Designation 

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First Certified Creative District in Spokane City & County Will Drive Economic Growth, Innovation, and Community Vitality in Spokane City and County Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) and the Northeast Public Development Authority are celebrating a milestone for Spokane’s economy and cultural landscape: the Washington State Arts Commission has officially designated Hillyard as Spokane City and […]

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Where Service Turns to Opportunity: Spokane’s Military Legacy

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By Joey Gunning, Director of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. I recently heard that Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) is the #2 destination in the country for retiring military personnel. A quick look at Lightcast’s Population Characteristics confirms that Spokane County has 54% more veterans than the national average for a region our size. In

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Spokane Region’s Housing Pressures

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By Johnathon Somerlott, Public Policy Coordinator If we don’t fix housing, we can’t grow Spokane’s economy. That’s the message we hear across industries—from manufacturers to hospital systems. With the Spokane region needing over 22,000 homes in the next 20 years, the region is at a tipping point: build now, or fall behind. At Greater Spokane

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Cheney’s Growth Paradox

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By Joey Gunning, Director of Economic Development, Greater Spokane Inc. Cheney, Washington is growing…fast. Since 2019, the population has increased by 6.8%, adding about 1,500 new residents. With projections suggesting another 10.3% growth over the next five years, that’s an influx of about 2,375 additional people. But despite these positive demographic trends, Cheney’s job market

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