Our Partners
/ About Us / Our Partners

Spokane Valley Partners

Spokane Valley Economic Development is supported by a large group of organizations that partner to benefit business and create an ideal environment for economic success.

Greater Spokane Inc.

Advantage Spokane logoThe city works closely with Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), the designated Associate Development Organization (ADO) for economic development in Spokane County. GSI’s mission is to grow jobs and business investment.  It operates Advantage Spokane, a division focused on business recruitment and expansion in the Inland Northwest.

Additional partners

  • Avista

    Founded in 1889, Avista engages in energy production, transmission, distribution and other energy-related activities.

  • Community Indicators Initiative of Spokane

    The Community Indicators Initiative of Spokane is an online community resource offering a centralized location to learn more about Spokane County. Over 185 indicators are highlighted, supported by trusted, reliable sources and continually updated.

  • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce

    The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce has dedicated its mission to serving businesses, improving community vitality, and fueling economic prosperity.

  • Impact Washington

    Impact Washington (formerly Washington Manufacturing Services) strengthens Washington manufacturers to make them more globally competitive through its manufacturing experts and network of industry resources.

  • Restaurants

    The City of Spokane Valley is working in partnership with Spokane County Health District, the State of Washington and the restaurant community to improve entrepreneurs’ experience starting and operating restaurants.

  • SCORE

    The SCORE Spokane, Chapter 180 is organized for the sole purpose of strengthening the small business community.

  • Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns.

  • SNAP

    The SNAP mission is to provide access to needed resources and help people of low income make connections that create opportunities to work toward self-sufficiency.

  • Spokane Sports Commission

    Founded in 1989, the Spokane Sports Commission is a non-profit, economic development organization responsible for recruiting, retaining and facilitating sports events for the Spokane region.

  • Startup Spokane

    Startup Spokane is the region’s first stop for startup and entrepreneurial support, providing you the resources you need to grow and thrive.

  • Visit Spokane

    As the primary programmatic arm for travel and tourism promotion for the region, Visit Spokane leads Spokane’s tourism industry to work together to generate visitor spending by developing and implementing comprehensive destination marketing and sales programs.

  • Washington Business Development Centers

    The Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) is a network of business advisors, trainers, and support staff who assist clients with making better informed business decisions to grow and sustain their businesses.

  • Washington Department of Commerce

    The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to grow and improve jobs in Washington State by championing thriving communities, a prosperous economy and sustainable infrastructure. It helps strengthen communities by bringing together people and resources.

  • Workforce Development Council

    The Spokane Area Workforce Development Council is a business-led board that works to identify and fill gaps in the local workforce by bringing together businesses, government, labor, education, economic development and community-based organizations.

  • Washington State Microenterprise Association

    The Washington State Microenterprise Association provides assistance to Washington’s smallest businesses to have access to the economic tools and resources they need so they can innovate, succeed, and create economic vitality and a strong sense of place in their communities.