W E E K L Y N E W S L E T T E R
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Issue 27 | December 5, 2025
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Sometimes the year ends with wins we didn’t expect, and sometimes it delivers a stack of outcomes we wish had gone another way. Spokane felt both this season—elections lost, ordinances passed, and decisions made that will shape our streets, our budgets, and our business climate for years to come.
We don’t get to rewrite those results. But we do get to decide how we respond. And that’s where the real work—and the real hope—lives.
Change rolls in whether we’re ready or not. It tests our footing, asks us to adjust, and forces us to see what still matters when the dust settles. For Spokane’s business community, what matters hasn’t changed: safe streets, strong neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, and a city that listens to those who keep its economic heart beating.
Spokane is still worth fighting for—every block, every storefront, every worker opening their doors in the cold, hoping for a better December than the last. And even when decisions come down that make our work harder, the way we show up next is what determines whether Spokane stalls… or rises.
Rolling with the changes doesn’t mean rolling over. It means steering with intention—steady hands on the wheel, eyes forward, refusing to lose heart.
Here’s to a season of resilience, resolve, and a renewed commitment to building a cleaner, safer, stronger Spokane. The year didn’t write our ending—only the next chapter. And we’re the ones still turning the page.
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Get Informed. Get Involved.
Be Part of the Solution.
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Member Meetings
Sprague Union Terrace Community Room
1420 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
12 PM | 4th Wednesday of Every Month
Holiday Schedule: Next Meeting December 10th
Come enjoy lunch and let's talk East Central!
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Don't miss this opportunity!
See you December 10th
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Representing Spokane’s 3rd Legislative District, Senator Marcus Riccelli has long been a steady voice for collaboration and common-sense policy. A lifelong Spokane resident and Gonzaga graduate, he has focused his career on strengthening local health care, education, and economic opportunity. Before joining the State Senate, Riccelli served in the House of Representatives and worked as outreach manager for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell.
Today, he continues to champion initiatives that move Spokane forward — improving access to care and supporting policies that create a thriving, equitable city for all.
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Come celebrate the holidays with local retail shops and eateries!
Live carolers, Appearances by the Grinch, Face painting, Holiday photos, Pop-up shops, Visit with Santa, Gingerbread House make-n-take, Flash sales, Make-&-takes and Holiday-themed activities throughout the district!
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ATTENTION ALL SPOKANE KIDS, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
For the second year in a row, the Grinch has stolen all the keys needed to illuminate our stunning district tree for the annual lighting ceremony in the Sprague Union District. Bring the whole family for a magical day filled with fun as we work together to retrieve the keys and light up our tree!
Visit participating businesses from 12-4 pm and get two candy canes—one to eat and one to trick the Grinch into giving you a key to help light the tree at 4 pm.
During the lighting event:
☕Enjoy $1 hot cocoa at Wake Up Call (4-5 pm)
🎶Caroling with CYT Spokane
🎅🏻Participating kids get a free ornament. (while supplies last.)
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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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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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www.SpokaneBusinessAssociation.com
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