Greater Spokane Inc.: Greater Spokane Inc. Launches THRIVE Spokane

Press release from Greater Spokane Inc.:

September 9, 2021

The Community is invited to engage and provide feedback to guide regional economic development vision and strategy for countywide effort

(SPOKANE, Wash.) – Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), in collaboration with community partners has launched THRIVE Spokane, the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Spokane region. THRIVE Spokane is a vision and roadmap coordinated in collaboration with community leaders to create a plan for an equitable and vibrant future.

With funding from the US
Economic Development Administration and in-kind contributions from economic
development partners, GSI is leading the effort with guidance from consulting
firms, TIP Strategies, Inc. and Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc.

THRIVE Spokane will identify
the community’s common vision, creating opportunities for economic and
equitable growth and collaboration across our region. The vision will help
shape strategies that address deficiencies and help define growth objectives including
programs for small businesses and entrepreneurship resources, talent and
workforce attraction, and the incorporation of new innovations and technologies.

THRIVE Spokane is
currently in the planning process stage, with the first phase of the project
focused on data collection and analysis and community engagement. The project
will continue through Spring 2022.

“It’s important to get feedback and have meaningful conversations with all members of our community so we understand what’s important to them and what their vision is for the future,” said Gary Ballew, VP of Economic Development for Greater Spokane Inc. “Our goal is to engage the broadest possible constituency to drive inclusive economic development for our community. This will help us shape a more unified approach to planning and create goals for our region that benefits everyone.” The public is encouraged to visit ThriveSpokane.org to learn more and take the community survey.

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