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Welcome to the Spokane Region

A thriving urban metropolitan hub that offers an available workforce, business-friendly climate and collaborative spirit to fuel your business's success. To learn more about exciting developments in the region, e-mail advantage@greaterspokane.org with "opportunity" in the subject line.

SPOKANE COUNTY
METROPOLITAN
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SKILLED WORKFORCE

77,000

STUDENTS

3COLLEGES

8UNIVERSITIES

256,490LABOR FORCE

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INDUSTRIAL 121

OFFICE 406

RETAIL 568

AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

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NUMBER OF FIRMS

Lifesciences

1614

Manufacturing

1581

Logistics

793

Aerospace

240

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9.2%

POPULATION GROWTH (over the past 10 years)

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THE SPOKANE ADVANTAGE

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Key Industries

Spokane's regional economy is well-rounded and diversified, with a strong emphasis in health services and life science, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, logistics, education and research, agribusiness, and professional services.

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Regional News

Construction Begins on $73 Million Metro Substation in Downtown Spokane

November 1, 2023

Spokane-based Bouten Construction Co. has started construction on a $73 million metro substation for Avista Corp., located on the 700 block of West Third Avenue in downtown Spokane.

Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District join forces to revitalize and rebrand StartUp Spokane

October 4, 2023

In an exciting development for the Spokane business community, Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District have come together to acquire and revitalize StartUp Spokane, a program originally created by Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) to supp

Spokane's Grit Inspires New Design Firm to Expand

September 14, 2023

BCRA, a Tacoma-based design firm, was eager to exand to Spokane in 2019 for the same reasons that the city is drawing people in droves: high quality of life, diverse cultural experiences, affordability, and community connection.