W E E K L Y N E W S L E T T E R
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Issue 20 | October 17, 2025
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT...
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The Spokane Business Association continues to bring people together to discuss the issues shaping our city. These conversations matter because they define the Spokane we all live, work, and invest in.
Our recent Lunch & Learn centered on the 75% Leadership Pledge, SBA's call for accountability, compassion, and good policy that works from our city’s leadership. The passion surrounding these topics runs deep, and it’s clear that Spokane is ready for real solutions.
Dialogue and collaboration are where change begins. As ballots hit mailboxes, take the time to do your homework. Look closely at who truly represents the kind of city you want to live in. Choose leaders willing to make the hard calls—those who will stand up, fight for progress - not the status quo.
Together, we can restore balance, renew pride, and build a Spokane that works—for everyone!
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SPOKANE 311 empowers residents to take part in keeping the city running smoothly—turning everyday citizens into the eyes and ears of Spokane. With just a mobile phone, anyone can quickly report potholes, graffiti, or other concerns from anywhere in the city.
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October 9, 2025, Spokane Journal of Business, Guest commentary: Lessons from Boise hold hope for Spokane. Visit Spokane Journal for more information.
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October 9, 2025, KHQ - The Spokane Business Association says Spokane's homelessness and drug crisis has reached a tipping point, formally declaring a "major crisis" during a press conference Thursday morning at the former Redemption Church on Division Street. (Duration: 1:44) Click here to view
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Read Spokane Business Association's 75% Leadership Pledge Here
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Read Spokane Business Association's Legislation Blueprint Here
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ESBA Member Meeting | Wednesday, October 22nd
Lunch Provided - Must be Registered to Attend
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Tuesday, October 28th
(Stay Tuned for Details)
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In November, we’ll continue our conversation regarding the staggering vacancy rate in downtown Spokane—a crisis that reaches far beyond empty storefronts. Every vacant space represents lost opportunity, lost energy, and lost revenue.
When businesses close their doors, Spokane loses millions in potential tax dollars—funds that could otherwise support public safety, infrastructure, addiction recovery programs, and essential city services. Each darkened window downtown isn’t just a business that left; it’s a piece of Spokane’s economic engine gone idle.
Reversing this trend requires more than optimism. It demands leadership, accountability, and a shared vision that restores confidence in our city’s core. The Spokane Business Association remains committed to advancing real solutions that bring business back, strengthen community, and ensure that Spokane’s heart beats strong again.
Hear stories from our own community members.
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Did you miss the SBA Annual Dinner?
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Spokane Business Association gives businesses a united voice, direct access to decision-makers, and a seat at the table where real change happens. Together, we advocate, connect, and grow Spokane’s business community.
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SBA THANKS OUR VALUABLE SPONSORS
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www.SpokaneBusinessAssociation.com
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