CarbonQuest, a startup focused on carbon capture technology, has successfully raised additional funding to support its expansion efforts. This new funding will allow CarbonQuest to scale its operations and deploy its technology more widely across various industries, making significant strides in the fight against climate change. Read more here
Washington state's second-largest city is the hub of an ambitious regional tech community seeking to leverage new realities to achieve its longstanding goals, as GeekWire reports in this special series. Hear from local leaders about how Spokane is positioning itself on the national stage, attracting talent, and building the infrastructure needed for a vibrant future. […]
The Spokane Inclusive Business Catalyst was launched in 2023 by Greater Spokane Inc. as a business accelerator program designed to support underserved small business owners in Spokane County. GSI partners with trust community organizations whose existing relationships and expertise play a pivotal role in creating and leading a platform where underserved entrepreneurs can access vital […]
Workforces have been growing in many of Spokane's top manufacturing companies in recent years, coinciding with plans to further grow this sector as companies announce investments in their facilities that reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars, in some cases. Learn why
Eastern Washington University has secured a $1 million grant from the Google Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the EWU Cybersecurity Clinic. EWU is one of 15 schools to receive a Google cybersecurity grant. Learn more
Livability has ranked Spokane in the top 100 places to live in the U.S., referencing Spokane's affordability, cultural attractions, and diversity of job opportunities. The report also draws attention to Spokane's excellent health care and education options. Read the full article here
Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA) has announced the recipients of Matching Grants for bioscience based economic development. An award of $250K was made to Bovi.Ag, an agricultural business that has developed technology that will reduce pesticide exposure for tractor operators. An award of $250K was also made to Gestalt Diagnostics to […]
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) have launched the first cohort of Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) fellow and host communities, through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). Fellows will spearhead catalytic projects that advance new ways of doing economic development to build more resilient, inclusive, and […]
By Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz 92nd Air Refueling Wing SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane County and community representatives officially open the Spokane County Sheriff Regional Training Center that benefits members of the armed forces and local law enforcement in Spokane October 19, 2023.This ceremony marks the completion of construction on […]
By Dave Nichols The Spokesman-Review Spokane County, Wash. -- Workers at Avista Stadium recently started preparing for a series of major renovations that will not only modernize the 65-year-old county-owned facility, but ensure that baseball affiliated with the major leagues will stay in Spokane for future generations. In 2020, Major League Baseball took over operation of […]
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 support...
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.
