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Spokane and Airway Heights Receive Grants to Speed Up Housing Permit Processes
October 8, 2024
The City of Spokane received $375,000 and Airway Heights received $187,500 to help speed up home building permitting processes. The grants come from the Washington State Department of Commerce and will help make it faster and easier to address housing shortages. Read the article here
Spokane Small Business Accountant, Downing & Co., Expands to the Area to Enhance Local Business Growth and Financial Stability
September 12, 2024
Downing & Co., a leading accounting firm, is expanding to Spokane, Washington, to provide tailored financial services to the region's growing business community. Specializing in tax planning, bookkeeping, estate planning, and wealth management, Downing & Co. aims to help small businesses thrive. Founder Tim Downing emphasizes the firm's commitment to supporting Spokane's economic growth by […]
Spokane's CarbonQuest Raises Cash for Expansion
August 21, 2024
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
What's Next for Innovation in Spokane and the Inland Northwest?
August 9, 2024
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. […]
Spokane Inclusive Business Catalyst: Fueling Economic Growth for Underserved Entrepreneurs
July 3, 2024
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 […]
Inland Northwest Manufacturing Employment Increases Along with Major Projects
June 6, 2024
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 Secures $1M Google Cybersecurity Grant
June 4, 2024
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
Spokane Ranked Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
May 7, 2024
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
$500K Awarded in Matching Grants by Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County (HSSA)
April 25, 2024
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 […]
Greater Spokane Inc. Selected as Host for Inaugural IEDC Economic Recovery Corps Cohort
February 21, 2024
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 […]
FAFB Spokane County officially opens Spokane County Sheriff Regional Training Center
October 20, 2023
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 […]
Baseball transcends politics’: How local and state governments came together to renovate Avista Stadium with private help
October 18, 2023
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 […]
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