Business and Development Services

Business and Development Services Implementing Comprehensive Plan strategies for focused growth
We enable business, facilitate development, and promote Spokane to support a diverse, vibrant, and sustainable growing economy. Our mission recognizes that the role of government in economic development is to create the environment – both regulatory AND physical – for commerce and development to successfully occur.

Spotlight

  • Workshop Opportunity! Brownfield Redevelopment in Washington State - This workshop is for lenders, developers, real estate professionals, local government officials and all staff involved in development services.   read more
  • Local Revitalization Area proposed for the University District - The City of Spokane is proposing a Local Revitalization Area for the University District and is seeking input on projects, boundaries, and the overall proposal.   read more
  • “LOCALLY OWNED” BUSINESSES GET NEW RECOGNITION: -

    If a business could not visit City Hall during the decal pick-up days (June 23-25th) they can mail a self addressed stamped envelop to:

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  • The Saranac Hotel has received their LEED Platinum award! - It’s official! The Saranac Hotel, premiere SMART business award recipient in 2008, has received their LEED Platinum award!   read more
  • Community revitalization bill to bolster Spokane University District - The state Senate on Monday gave final approval to a community revitalization measure that over time will provide millions to support development of the Spokane University District.  read more
  • SMART Program on Spokane Insights in April ! -

    Tune in to City Cable 5 this month to see the SMART business recognition program at work. Viewing times include 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 7 pm, and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Check Ch. 5’s schedule for updates.

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  • Greater Spokane Incorporated has launched its BUY LOCAL campaign
  • This is the busy time for filming in Spokane, How to Film in Spokane

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