W E E K L Y N E W S L E T T E R
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Issue 18 | October 3, 2025
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT...
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On Tuesday, September 23rd, the Spokane Business Association gathered with a record crowd of more than 700 people for our Annual Dinner.
It was a night that proved Spokane’s business community is not backing down. Together, we connected, reflected, and looked ahead. Former four-term Boise Mayor Dave Bieter delivered a powerful keynote, and we premiered our annual SBA video—already viewed thousands of times—spotlighting both the challenges Spokane faces and the opportunities still within our reach.
👉 Welcome
👉 Keynote Address
👉 SBA Video
But the real story is this: none of it happens without you.
To our sponsors—you made this evening possible. To every member, partner, and community leader in the room—you are the reason Spokane still has a fighting chance. You show up, you invest, and you keep pressing forward when walking away would be easier. Special thanks to the SBA staff—Sherri, Gavin, and so many others—for volunteering their time to make our evening a success.
This dinner wasn’t just a celebration. It was a charge. The work is not done.
We will keep pressing for laws and policies that allow our police to enforce health and safety standards. Spokane can reclaim its public spaces. Spokane can be the gathering place of Eastern Washington. But it will take courage from leaders, accountability from government, and a unified voice from us—the business community that refuses to settle for decline.
Thank you for standing with us. The fight for Spokane continues, and so do we.
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CALL TO ACTION
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Ensure that you, your family, and your friends are registered to vote.
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Engage with candidates and decide who will best represent your vision for Spokane’s future.
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Mike Naccarato
Divcon, Inc
Mark Few Autographed Basketball
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Tearza Hoisington
Dexter's Demolition
Courtside Gonzaga Basketball Tickets
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Barbara Woodbridge
WA Trust Bank
Gonzaga Women's Basketball Tickets
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Everyone who returned their name tag after the event was automatically entered into a surprise drawing.
We’re proud to partner with the Spokane Symphony and thrilled to offer complimentary tickets exclusively for our members.
Carol Hunter, you're our winner!
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Congratulations to all our winners!
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The Spokane Business Association is honored to present this year's beneficiary,
Union Gospel Mission, with $20,000.
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Union Gospel Mission is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to helping people break free from homelessness, addiction, and poverty. They provide meals, shelter, and emergency care, along with long-term recovery programs that address addiction, trauma, and instability. UGM also offers education, life skills, and job training to support independence, partnering with churches, volunteers, and businesses to move people from crisis to lasting restoration.
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We’re excited to introduce Cooley’s Corner—a space where Gavin Cooley, SBA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, will share insights, perspective, and straight talk on the issues shaping Spokane’s future. As we move from Three for Thursday, Gavin will continue to write about policy to community impact, this column is designed to spark thought, conversation, and action.
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GET INFORMED. GET INVOLVED. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION.
Sprague Union Terrace Community Room
1420 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
12 PM | 4th Wednesday of Every Month
East Central matters—and so do you. Let’s get to work.
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ESBA Member Meeting - SPECIAL EDITION
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
(Stay Tuned for Details)
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Jonathan Bingle: candidate for Spokane City Council,
District 1.
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Jonathan Bingle, a lifelong Spokane resident, graduated from Rogers High School and attended Spokane Falls Community College before starting his own business 15 years ago. His experience as a small business owner has included extensive community involvement, relationship building, and charitable engagement throughout Spokane.
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Currently serving on the Spokane City Council, Jonathan focuses on advancing practical, common-sense solutions to address the city’s challenges. He will be joining us at the upcoming ESBA Member Meeting to share his perspective on Spokane’s business climate and the role of local leadership in shaping our future.
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Wednesday, October 15th
Spokane Public Library
906 W Main Ave
Central Events Room A
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Investigate the 75% Leadership Pledge with SBA's
Gavin Cooley and Brad Barnett.
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Tuesday, October 28th
(Stay Tuned for Details)
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The Spokane Business Association has examined the state of homelessness and addiction in our city. The future of Spokane rests in all of our hands. Titles and positions matter less than the courage to reach across the aisle, make the call, and extend a hand. What we are doing now is not working. It’s time to try another way.
This work can—and must—be done. Closing your eyes and pretending that you are “protecting rights” only deceives yourself. True rights are shelter, food, help, and the chance at a life worth living.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
📧Samantha.Archuleta@scc.spokane.edu ☎️509-533-8855
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
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SBA THANKS OUR VALUABLE SPONSORS
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If you believe in what we're building and want to see Spokane thrive, don’t keep it to yourself—share this with your neighbors, colleagues, and friends. The more voices we have, the stronger our impact.
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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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