Greater Spokane Incorporated reopens small business, nonprofit grant program
Wed., Aug. 12, 2020
Greater Spokane Incorporated has reopened a coronavirus-relief grant program to assist small businesses and nonprofits.
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Greater Spokane Incorporated hires new vice president of economic development
Tue., Aug. 11, 2020
GSI, the region's economic development organization and chamber of commerce, hired Gary Ballew as vice president of economic development, effective Sept. 8.
Pro bono ad campaign aims to make masks and social distance the new social norm in Spokane
Sun., Aug. 2, 2020
New public service campaign from Greater Spokane Inc., and created by the marketing firm Desautel Hege, urges Spokane area residents to "Spread Kindness, Not COVID-19."
GSI, Spokane County distribute PPE to area small businesses
Wed., July 1, 2020
Thousands of area small businesses will now able to ensure safety of their employees and customers with free personal protective equipment provided by Spokane County and Greater Spokane Incorporated.
Spokane County businesses can now reserve free personal protective equipment for reopening
Sat., June 20, 2020
Small businesses will soon have access to free hand sanitizer, disinfectant and PPE at a supply drive through at the Spokane County Fairgrounds later this month.
Greater Spokane Incorporated launches Taste of the Town online event series
Tue., May 19, 2020
Greater Spokane Incorporated is launching a new, two-week online event series that connects local chefs and restaurants with the community.
Greater Spokane Incorporated, area chambers of commerce launch business resource tool
Fri., April 24, 2020
Greater Spokane Incorporated and local business organizations launched a digital tool to help businesses determine availability of local, state and federal programs to assist with mitigating COVID-19 impact. “There is a vast array of resources, relief and assistance at the local, state and federal levels to assist businesses in mitigating the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency,” Alisha Benson, CEO of GSI said in a statement. “We appreciate the complexity of the response and want to help individual businesses connect to resources they need.”
Spokane investment expert to region’s chamber: National economy has been placed in ‘medically induced coma’
Fri., April 10, 2020
The national economy has been placed in a medically induced coma by the unprecedented government response to the novel coronavirus, the chief investment officer for Washington Trust Bank told members of Spokane’s chamber of commerce Friday. It may be several months before the full ramifications of that decision are known and felt in the Inland Northwest, Steve Scranton told a virtual audience of roughly 300 people gathered by Greater Spokane Incorporated on Zoom.
Spokane ripe to be regional leader in growth momentum
Wed., Feb. 26, 2020
As Spokane has gained nationwide recognition for its job growth, real estate market, affordability and quality of life – it’s time to think forward for the region, said Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated at the organization’s annual event.
GSI-backed bill designed to bring development dollars to East Side
Fri., Feb. 7, 2020
Greater Spokane Incorporated has joined a statewide coalition to bring economic development funding to rural and border counties via a bill that will have a hearing before the House Finance Committee next week.
2020 Economic Forecast: Local economists see regional economy and employment continuing to grow, just at a slower pace
Wed., Nov. 20, 2019
Although the region experienced gains in employment, wages, population and housing as the United States marked its longest economic expansion in history earlier this year, local economists predict regional growth could slow going into 2020.
Greater Spokane Incorporated launches website to connect businesses with the region
Tue., Oct. 8, 2019
Greater Spokane Incorporated has launched a new economic development website to showcase the region’s ability to support business and workforce growth.
Todd Mielke announces resignation as CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated
Mon., Sept. 16, 2019
After more than three years as CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, Todd Mielke announced he’s resigning from the organization effective Tuesday to pursue “other professional opportunities.”
Wagstaff Inc. launches production, manufacturing academy to spur interest in skilled trades
Mon., July 22, 2019
Organizers selected 20 students from a list of applicants, who will receive training, school credit and a $2,000 stipend during the four-week program.
Former GSI executive Maria Vandervert transitions from business advocate to owner
Wed., May 15, 2019
Maria Vandervert, who was GSI’s vice president of marketing and communications, transitioned to a part-time role in the organization this month to focus on developing Dragonfly Urban Farm.
GSI headquarters undergoing $400,000 renovation
Sat., April 27, 2019
The first two floors of the Spokane Regional Business Center is undergoing major renovation, according to city permit data.
Todd Mielke: Career Connected Learning strengthens employer-educator partnerships
Fri., March 22, 2019
Career Connected Learning will help give students – regardless of their economic status – a chance to thrive in a robust economy. It will help keep the greater Spokane area competitive and economically vibrant.
State of the County: West Plains growth focus of county’s economic efforts, Kuney says
Fri., March 8, 2019
Teamwork is helping Spokane County make great strides with criminal justice reform and economic development, Commissioner Mary Kuney said in her first State of the County address Friday.
Megan Hulsey helps spark entrepreneurs in Spokane
Wed., Dec. 26, 2018
As entrepreneur program manager for StartUp Spokane, Megan Hulsey helps people turn their business ideas into reality.
Small Business Saturday events in Spokane include breakfast, scavenger hunt
Mon., Nov. 19, 2018
Spokane merchants are promoting Small Business Saturday with a free continental breakfast and a downtown scavenger hunt.