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Hillyard Creative District

Greater Spokane Inc. Celebrates Hillyard’s Creative District Designation 

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

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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Cheney’s Growth Paradox

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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