W E E K L Y N E W S L E T T E R
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Issue 26 | November 28, 2025
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Black Friday arrives in Spokane like a spark — storefronts glowing, sidewalks waking up, and people stepping out with lists in hand and hope in their pockets. But this year, the season carries a deeper meaning.
Every dollar spent in a local shop isn’t just a bargain found — it’s an investment in Spokane’s future. Choosing a neighborhood business over an online cart keeps resources here at home: supporting safety, recovery efforts, jobs, and a downtown fighting to regain its footing.
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Hope and Accountability Can Stand Together
This Black Friday, we carry two truths:
Still, Spokane’s business owners rise.
They open their doors.
They invest.
They hire.
They clean the sidewalks outside their shops.
They keep showing up for this city — even when policy makes it harder.
Their grit deserves stability, not uncertainty.
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Local Businesses Are Spokane’s Economic Engine
When shoppers walk into local stores this weekend, they’re stepping into the engine that funds Spokane’s future. Local businesses fuel:
Their success isn’t optional — it’s essential.
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A Season of Celebration — and a Checkpoint
Black Friday signals the start of the holidays…
but it also signals a renewed expectation.
Spokane deserves leadership that keeps its commitments —
not just in December,
not just until the headlines cool,
but all year long.
Our business community is resilient.
Now City Hall must meet that same standard.
The lights are on.
The doors are open.
And Spokane is watching.
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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
(No meeting in November)
Come enjoy lunch and let's talk East Central!
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You're Invited
December 10, 2025
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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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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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