$1 Billion in new construction for 2020
Area: Spokane County
October 8, 2019
Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis announced in September that the Spokane County Assessor's office has just finished adding $1,078,958,814 in new construction to the tax rolls, which will be payable in 2020.
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The North Spokane Corridor is Coming!
Area: Northeast Public Development Authority (The YARD)
September 27, 2019
With another section of the North Spokane Corridor complete, freeway is on track to be finished in 10 years or less.
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Discover Why This Town Is the Northwestern Art Scene’s Beating Heart
Area: Visit Spokane
September 17, 2019
For more than a decade, Ginger Ewing has been encouraging artists, makers, and culture creators to stay in Spokane. Her nonprofit focuses on building community, economic opportunity, and innovative programming to keep the city’s artistic soul thriving.
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Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service From Spokane to Los Angeles & San Francisco
Area: Spokane International Airport
August 28, 2019
Alaska Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop service from Spokane International Airport to Los Angeles and San Francisco next year. Los Angeles and San Francisco become the sixth and seventh destinations Alaska serve from Spokane and also provid
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Scaled-down version of Terminal Renovation and Expansion Project Being Considered by Spokane Airport Board
Area: Spokane International Airport
August 24, 2019
In response to record passenger growth, Spokane International Airport has proposed a Terminal Renovation and Expansion Project. The project would provide a centralized screening checkpoint, expanded baggage claim areas and additional gate capacity to
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CLT manufacturing facility opens in Spokane Valley
Area: City of Spokane Valley
August 20, 2019
Katerra, a company that produces innovative cross-laminated timber (CLT) products, has completed construction of a 250,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in the northeast industrial area in Spokane Valley. The company announced in July that it
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Spokesman-Review’s printing operations moving to Spokane Valley
Area: City of Spokane Valley
August 20, 2019
The Spokesman-Review newspaper will move its print publishing operations from North Monroe Street in downtown Spokane to a new building in the 19200 block of East Euclid Avenue in Spokane Valley's northeast industrial area.
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Krueger Sheet Metal to build manufacturing plant, warehouse in Spokane Valley
Area: City of Spokane Valley
August 20, 2019
Krueger Sheet Metal will construct a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and warehouse in Spokane Valley. The company is currently based in Spokane and is expanding into the city's northeast industrial area.
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University District News Feed
Area: The University District Public Development Authority
August 16, 2019
See this link for University District-related news.
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Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Spokane to Everett’s Paine Field
Area: Spokane International Airport
August 14, 2019
Alaska Airlines has announced new daily nonstop service from Spokane International Airport to Everett's Paine Field beginning November 4th. Everett becomes the fifth destination Alaska serves from Spokane and the 17th nonstop destination overall off
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Is Spokane, Washington America's greatest municipal golf city?
Area: Visit Spokane
July 30, 2019
Over the course of three days, Spokane went from being the place where I knew college basketball powerhouse Gonzaga University was located to one of the most hearteningly positive places for golf I’ve visited. How did it happen?
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Spokane Valley's Mirabeau Park home to new Farmers Market
Area: City of Spokane Valley
June 27, 2019
A new farmers market opened in Spokane Valley in June. Located at CenterPlace Regional Events Center in the parking area near Discovery Playground, the market will operate every Friday evening, 5-8 p.m.
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Spokane Valley welcomes Duluth Trading Co.
Area: City of Spokane Valley
June 27, 2019
Duluth Trading Co. has opened its first store in Washington State in Spokane Valley in April 2019. The company constructed a 15,656-square-foot building at 16314 E. Indiana Ave. The new store is close to the Spokane Valley Mall, adjacent to the Hamp
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Dog walking, sitting provider Rover moves to new Spokane quarters
Area: City of Spokane
June 27, 2019
Rover, the Seattle-based dogsitting and walking startup, moved into Spokane's Wonder Building Wednesday.
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Employers add about 250 jobs in Spokane County
Area: City of Spokane
June 27, 2019
Labor area summaries provide labor market information for metropolitan areas and counties in Washington state. We refresh these data once a month, following a federal Bureau of Labor Statistics schedule. View the schedule on t
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Electric Car Maker Mullen Technologies Coming to Spokane
Area: Spokane International Airport
April 29, 2019
Mullen Technologies, Inc. has signed a letter of intent with the West Plains/Airport Area Public Development Authority (PDA) for construction of a 1.3 million square foot facility where they will manufacture and assemble their Qiantu K50 electric spo
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Spokane County Sheriff Forensic Unit earns ANAB Accreditation
Area: Spokane County
April 25, 2019
On March 1, 2019, the Spokane County Sheriff Forensic Unit became one of five ANAB accredited forensic units/labs in the State of Washington. The Forensic Unit staff has worked incredibly
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Spokane chosen for electric sports car factory with promise of 850 jobs
Area: Spokane County
April 24, 2019
A California company wants to build high-end electric sports cars in a new factory on the West Plains. The ambitious project by Mullen Technologies would create
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We won $150,000 for economic development
March 15, 2019
Precision Cutting Technologies relocates to Liberty Lake OLYMPIA, WA - The Washington Department of Commerce provided a $150,000 grant from the state's economic development strategic reserve fund to Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) to support the relocati
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Congratulations PayTrace!
March 15, 2019
Congratulations PayTrace! PayTrace has been ranked No. 8 in the "Best Fintechs to Work For" by American Banking. A wide variety of companies including small-business lenders, wealth management, direct mortgage lenders, money management software, p
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These Are the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America
Area: Visit Spokane
March 5, 2019
If you’re looking for a city that combines urban living with easy access to nature, Spokane is where it’s at. This Eastern Washington city earned high marks in the amenities category thanks to an abundance of parks, lakes (there are 76 lakes within 50 miles of Spokane!), museums, and fantastic music and food scenes.
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Spokane International Airport Establishes New Total Passengers Record
Area: Spokane International Airport
January 23, 2019
Spokane International Airport established a new record number of total passengers with 3,998,272 total passengers traveling through the airport in 2018. This new record represents a 12.6% increase over the previous year's totals. MORE
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America’s Most Affordable Outdoorsy Cities, 2018: Open-air Adventure at Cut-Rate Costs
October 2, 2018
America's Most Affordable Outdoorsy Cities, 2018: Open-air Adventure at Cut-Rate Costs By Lance Lambert, Realtor.com When realtor.com® published its ranking of America's top outdoor cities last year, it caused a bit of an uproar. Why was Boulder l
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Growing Spokane, Wash., sheds its sleepy city image
September 25, 2018
Ramsey and Amy Pruchnic lived in the Seattle area for five years before deciding they wanted to escape the Puget Sound rat race and move closer to family on the opposite side of the state. Now they own their own businesses and live in a 1928 farmhou
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Welcome SCJ Alliance
September 24, 2018
GSI is pleased to welcome SCJ Alliance to Spokane. With a multidisciplinary approach to community building solutions and designs, SCJ recently expanded their team when they brought Spokane's Studio Cascade into their firm. The l
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etailz Moved to Spokane Valley
September 18, 2018
etailz moved to its new headquarters in Spokane Valley this summer. This was part of an ongoing expansion at the company founded a decade ago by two Gonzaga University students and their professor. At 250 employees, et
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotel Coming to Spokane International Airport
Area: Spokane International Airport
September 15, 2018
A 109-room, $10 million SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel is being constructed adjacent to the terminal complex at Spokane International Airport. It will have an indoor swimming pool, outdoor patio, restaurant and parking lot. It is expected to ope
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Affordable Housing and Pace of Life Make Spokane Desirable
Area: City of Spokane
July 20, 2018
As noted in a recent Seattle Times article, Spokane has become a relocation destination for many who seek affordable housing. Young couples who were once living in large West Coast cities
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YES, SPOKANE, IT’S AMAZON!
July 20, 2018
Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. delivered confirmation of earlier reports first published by the Journal that the online mega-retailer plans to construct a massive distribution facility t
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What the new Amazon fulfillment center could mean for Spokane
Area: Spokane County
July 20, 2018
Yeah, thinking that Amazon would locate its second headquarters in Spokane was always pretty absurd. But an Amazon fulfillment center? Now that made a lot more
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Amazon Fulfillment Center To Be Built Near Spokane International Airport
Area: Spokane International Airport
July 20, 2018
Amazon is constructing a 2.6 million square foot fulfillment center adjacent to Spokane International Airport. It is expected to hire more than 1,500 workers initially to process customer orders and could increase that number up to 3,000 workers duri
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Choose Washington NMA Council announces Aboulafia, Teal Group for independent aerospace competitiveness study
June 20, 2018
Choose Washington NMA Council announces Aboulafia, Teal Group for independent aerospace competitiveness study
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Washington State ranks “most competitive” in U.S. by a wide margin for aerospace manufacturing
June 18, 2018
Independent researchers looked at 41 metrics in every state and DC; Washington's dense aerospace "supercluster" is unmatched Seattle - Washington state is the best, most competitive, location in the U.S. for aerospace design and manufacturing, accor
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Eleven Federal Opportunity Zones Designated in Spokane County
May 16, 2018
Eleven Federal Opportunity Zones Designated in Spokane County Opportunity Zones Will Spur Job Creation and Business Development Greater Spokane Incorporated and our municipal partners throughout Spokane County submitted applications to designate a
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Spokane International Airport Embarking on Major Expansion and Renovation Project
Area: Spokane International Airport
April 5, 2018
Spokane International Airport is embarking on the Terminal Renovation and Expansion Project, a modernization project aimed to match passenger growth with a consolidated checkpoint and baggage claim area and expanded terminals that are connected post-
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Spokane Tops Realtor.com Market Watch List
March 5, 2018
Realtor.com rated Spokane in the top 10 list of "10 U.S. metro housing markets to watch." Spokane and Boise, ID were the only two Pacific Northwest metros on the list measuring highest inbound to outbound r
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Regional Voices: Teri Zimmerman-Reynolds – Ray-Mont Logistics America
January 19, 2018
Regional Voices: Teri Zimmerman-Reynolds - Ray-Mont Logistics America Teri Zimmerman-Reynolds is general manager for Ray-Mont Logistics America, a fully licensed freight forwarder and NVOCC. The company assists in shipments of peas, beans, lentils a
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Regional Voices: Teena Tainio – Tainio Biologicals
January 12, 2018
Regional Voices: Teena Tainio - Tainio Biologicals Athena "Teena" Tainio is president and CEO of Spokane-based Tainio Biologicals, which specializes in natural additives that enhance soil and boost productivity. She assumed leadership when her husba
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Regional Voices: Shahrokh “Shawn” Nikfar – Northwest Fair Housing Alliance, Caffe Affogato
January 5, 2018
Regional Voices: Shahrokh "Shawn" Nikfar - Northwest Fair Housing Alliance, Caffe Affogato Shahrokh "Shawn" Nikfar is an assistant director of the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance and owner of Caffe Affogato, a popular downtown coffee shop. What b
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Regional Voices: Marcelo Morales – A4Ventures
December 29, 2017
Regional Voices: Marcelo Morales - A4Ventures Marcelo Morales is the founder of A4Ventures, a Washington-based healthcare and life sciences venture creation firm. Through A4Ventures, he currently serves as president and of Allele Diagnostics, partne
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Regional Voices: Dr. Luisita Francis – Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
December 22, 2017
Regional Voices: Dr. Luisita Francis - Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Dr. Luisita Francis was named an assistant dean of Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in March 2016. Her responsibi
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Psychiatric Solutions establishes facility in Spokane Valley
December 15, 2017
Psychiatric Solutions establishes facility in Spokane Valley Psychiatric Solutions, a sister company to Therapeutic Solutions based in Chico, California, recently selected the City of Spokane Valley for their new behavioral health facility. The co
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Regional Voices: Liz Ward – BumbleBar
December 15, 2017
Regional Voices: Liz Ward - BumbleBar Liz Ward co-founded BumbleBar in 1995 "so I could combine two of my greatest passions - healthy food and sustainability - into one great-tasting, organic snack bar." She launched the company on Washington's west
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Regional Voices: Larry Soehren – Kiemle & Hagood
December 8, 2017
Regional Voices: Larry Soehren - Kiemle & Hagood Larry Soehren is president and CEO of Kiemle & Hagood, a market leader among commercial real estate companies in the Inland Northwest and beyond. Kiemle & Hagood manages more than 7 million square fee
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Regional Voices: Heather Rosentrater – Avista
December 1, 2017
Heather Rosentrater is vice president of energy delivery at Avista, responsible for the Spokane-based corporation's electric and natural gas operations and engineering. "It's a fascinating time to be inv
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Regional Voices: Darryl Potyk – University of Washington-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership
November 27, 2017
Dr. Darryl Potyk is in charge of medical education at the University of Washington-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership, and is a clini
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Regional Voices: Demitriy Oberemok – TDR Logistics
November 24, 2017
Demitriy Oberemok and his brothers Tim and Roman own TDR Logistics, a Spokane-based shipping company and fourth-party logistics provider with its own fleet of trucks. Among Dmitriy's responsibilitie
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Katerra announces new Cross-Laminated Timber plant in Spokane Valley, WA
November 21, 2017
Katerra, a leading edge construction technology company, has announced a new venture in Spokane Valley, Washington. The company purchased a large site where they will build
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Regional Voices: Bob Memmer – SmartRecruiters
November 9, 2017
Bob Memmer is senior vice president/commercial sales for software maker SmartRecruiters, a San Francisco-based company with offices in Spokane and other cities around the world. SmartRecruiters has more
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Regional Voices: Bill Savitz – Ignite Northwest
November 3, 2017
William "Bill" Savitz is CEO of Ignite Northwest, a nonprofit foundation that aids emerging tech companies through its business accelerator education and access to capital.
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Regional Voices: Art Coffey – Able Label
October 26, 2017
Art Coffey is president of Able Label, a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of blank labels. Founded in 1985, Able Label was one of the first to use computer graphics for individual printed commercial lab
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Regional Voices: April Needham – Avista Corp.
October 19, 2017
April Needham is an Avista Corp. executive employee currently on loan to Greater Spokane Inc. to assist with Startup Spokane, a program that connects aspiring entrepreneurs with resources needed to launc
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Regional Voices: Annie Stranger – Sweet Annie’s Artisan Creamery
September 20, 2017
Annie Stranger owns Sweet Annie's Artisan Creamery. "We make locally sourced, life-affirming, crazy-delicious ice creams."
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Regional Voices: Aleesha Brock – Greater Spokane Inc.
September 12, 2017
Aleesha Brock is an economic development intern at Greater Spokane Inc. She's also the mother of three, and a full-time student at Spokane Community College studying to become an office manager a
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Regional Voices: Adam Smith – Cheney High School
September 6, 2017
Adam Smith teaches business education at Cheney (Wash.) High school. He moved from the Tri-Cities to Cheney two decades ago to attend Eastern Washington University. "This was definitely a place I plan
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Accra-Fab remains in Spokane County, invests in training and upgrades
August 31, 2017
Accra-Fab Inc. (AFI), a Liberty-Lake based advanced manufacturer, recently completed a yearlong training and planning program to strategically position their company for the futur
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GSI advocates for importance of international trade and diplomacy
August 29, 2017
Earlier this month GSI joined the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) and other community leaders to discuss with Rep. McMorris Rodgers the importance of diplomacy and internatio
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Foreign exchange and the value of IC-DISC
August 22, 2017
GSI recently hosted a seminar on foreign exchange and IC-DISC. In a global economy, foreign exchange is a major component in doing business, and it's important to hedge risk in order to:
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Hotstart succeeds in international markets
August 17, 2017
For the past 75 years, Hotstart has helped businesses heat engines throughout the U.S. working with companies like Caterpillar and Cummins. Today, Hotstart is taking on additional business by expanding into
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Regional Voices: Addison Pemberton – Scanivale Corp.
August 15, 2017
Addison Pemberton is president of Scanivalve Corp., a Liberty Lake, Wash.-based company launched by his father, J.C. Pemberton, in 1955. Today, Scanivalve is the world's leading supplier of state-
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Seeking 2nd Cohort for Creative Enterprise Program5
July 31, 2017
Window Dressing Creative Enterprise applications are live! If you're an artist, maker, designer, crafter, culture creator, in need of help with the business side of things, get excited, this program
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Washington is America’s “Top State for Business”
July 12, 2017
Washington moved into the top spot in the 2017 CNBC Top States for Business rankings. Workforce, infrastructure, business costs, economy, quality of life, technology and innovation, education, busines
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GSI Staff Taking Business Development on the Road
June 12, 2017
Welcome to Summer 2017! Our business development staff is on the road, bringing our Advantage Spokane message to two different trade shows and conventions.
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Job Growth Continues Upward Trend in Spokane County
June 6, 2017
Spokane County's unemployment rate fell a full percentage point between March and April, 2017 after nearly 1,100 jobs were added in the region, according to the Washington State Employment Security
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Local Manufacturers Receive Statewide Recognition
May 1, 2017
Seattle Business Magazine honored Top Washington State Manufacturers at a reception held at the Boeing Museum of Flight. Companies making important progress in productivity, growth and innovation wer
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Bay Area Tech Company Expands in Spokane
May 1, 2017
SmartRecruiters Inc., a software provider of recruiting solutions, has announced the opening of a new office in downtown Spokane. Based in San Francisco, the company's expansion will support its rapi
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Schweitzer Engineering Expands Spokane Presence
April 12, 2017
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has grown from 6 to 60 employees over the last 5 years at its Spokane Valley location. The primary focus of the Spokane Valley office is the rapidly expanding
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Advantage Spokane e-news archive
April 7, 2017
Data confirms that our regional economy really started taking off in 2015," says Avista Chief Economist Grant Forsyth. "2016 was a continuation of that somewhat belated recovery, which
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World Trade Day & National Small Business Exporter Summit
April 6, 2017
On March 29th Greater Spokane Incorporated welcomed outstanding exporters from across the country to Spokane for World Trade Day & National Small Business Exporter Summit. The event, in partn
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Spokane and its Gonzaga Bulldogs – a Winning Spirit
April 3, 2017
Even without the storefronts, homes, and buses draped with "Go Zags!" signs, one can sense the palpable excitement around Spokane as the beloved Zags head into their first ever National Championshi
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Tech Company Expands in Downtown Spokane
March 31, 2017
Anticipating growth, Egnyte Inc, headquartered in Mountain View, California, is doubling its square footage in Spokane. Leasing the renovated second and third floors of 245 W. Main, Egnyte plans to add a doze
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Spokane Falls in Full Glory
March 23, 2017
Blue skies and sunshine frame the Spokane Falls, flowing through the middle of downtown Spokane. Annually, the runoff feeds the falls to a level which is truly impressive to see.
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Comcast’s Spokane Center Recognized as Economic Development Recruitment of the Year
March 23, 2017
Comcast's Spokane Center Recognized as Economic Development Recruitment of the Year The Washington Economic Development Asssociation (WEDA) recognized Comcast's Spokane Center of Excellence as the Economic Development Recruitment Project of the Year
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2016 Year-End Business Barometer
March 21, 2017
Spokane had a solid year in 2016 and we are seeing economic growth more similar to the Puget Sound and Portland areas than we did in the beginning of the recovery," says
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Spokane Software Startup Secures $2.6M in Funding
March 16, 2017
Entrepreneur Dan Roark, CEO of Gestalt Diagnostics LLC, has developed software which digitizes scans of pathology samples. In collaboration with Jon Copeland, CEO of information technology company,
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Clark’s Fork Restaurant Opening in Matilda Building
February 27, 2017
Clark's Fork, a Bozeman, Montana favorite cafe, is opening in Spokane, Washington.
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Capital Insurance Group Expands to Eastern Washington
February 16, 2017
Capital Insurance Group Expands to Eastern Washington Capital Insurance Group (CIG) opened its first Eastern Washington location in the Chase Financial Building in downtown Spokane late in 2016. The location will serve as CIG's Northwest Regional
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World Trade Day & National Small Business Exporter Summit
February 14, 2017
Export Success Start Here Wednesday March 29, 2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Sleep Inn and Mainstay Suites Expansion in Spokane Market
February 13, 2017
Sleep Inn and Mainstay Suites has announced a new, dual branded hotel to be built in Spokane off I-90, near Spokane International Airport.
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Liberty Lake, WA Retains Aerospace Manufacturer
January 27, 2017
AccraFabb, a contract manufacturer and sheet metal fabricator, serves a diverse customer base ranging from aerospace, energy, telecommunications, to medical from its 155,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in L
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Tainio Biologicals, Inc Expands in Spokane County
January 20, 2017
Taino Biologicals, Inc, a family-owned company which has grown for nearly 30 years in Cheney, WA, broke ground on a 13,650 SF building in Spokane County. The new, corporate facility includes lab and
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CERB Grant Approved for City of Airway Heights
January 20, 2017
Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) announced a $50,000 grant to the City of Airway Heights for a feasibility study to develop a master plan for the Airway Heights Industrial Center. The project w
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Business Expansion Strategy: Grow Your Customer Base Through Government Contracting
January 19, 2017
Learn how to do business with some of the largest government agencies and contractors. GSI's Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Fairchild
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Entrepreneurial Updates
January 19, 2017
From affordable coworking space to mentorships to meetups, Startup Spokane is a great, first stop for entrepreneurship assistance. Partnering with others in the area, GSI's Startup provides connections to resources and tool
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Spokane Economy Remains Strong
December 20, 2016
Spokane continued to see steady growth which is forecast to continue in 2017. The regional economy is a subset of the national economy, but local economists expect it to fare better than the U.S. overall.
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Sister City Visit Facilitates International Trade
November 29, 2016
When Mayor Alberto Alessandri and his assistant Marco Valeri of Cagli visited Spokane for the signing ceremony, GSI hosted them for a "lunch & learn" with elected officials and local business leaders
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Comcast Opens Liberty Lake Center of Excellence
September 26, 2016
Comcast opened its new 80,000-square-foot National Center of Excellence customer support center, Wednesday, September 14. The Liberty Lake facility will provide jobs for more than 700 employees and re
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Spokane Companies Make Inc. 5000 List
August 19, 2016
Five businesses in the Spokane region made this year's Inc. 5000 list of the country's fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States.
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Recognition for Spokane
August 1, 2016
The City of Spokane received the Association of Washington Cities 2016 Municipal Excellence Award in the category of Innovative Management. The awards recognize innovative projects that significantly improve the quality of life
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Comedian Marc Maron Loves Spokane
July 16, 2016
Marc Maron, visiting Spokane to perform at the Comedy Club, was impressed by the city - from the beauty to the warm vibe. While here, Marc hung out at Auntie's Bookstore and Garageland, a restaurant/bar/record store.
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Kaiser Aluminum Invests $150M at Spokane Valley Facility
July 14, 2016
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is making a $150 million capital investment at its Center for Excellence in rolling and heat treating in Spokane Valley. The equipment upgrades will increase manufa
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