| Provide Your Input on Transportation Projects |
 Transportation is key in creating both a vibrant Downtown and a healthy city, and the opportunity for you to provide input on some crucial transportation projects is coming up! On Tuesday, October 26 the public is invited and encouraged to attend an open house to learn about and provide input on upcoming transportation projects, particularly:
- the University District Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge
- the East Sprague Redevelopment Study
- the Central City Transit Alternatives Analysis
The open house will take place at the Riverpoint Campus South Facility from 3:30-7 p.m. For more information and details, visit www.connectspokane.org.
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| Attention Small Business Owners! |
The Washington Policy Center 2010 Spokane Small Business Forum is Friday, November 5. This is your opportunity to:
- talk with policy experts about the challenges facing your business,
- meet other business owners,
- discuss how this year's ballot measures and election results will impact your business,
- and look ahead to the 2011 Legislative Session.
In preparation for these forums, and to be sure topics are most relevant, click here for a message and quick survey for small business owners. Return completed surveys to: Chris Cargill, 801 W. Riverside, Suite 100, Spokane, Washington, 99201. Then follow this link to register for the Spokane Forum on November 5, 7:30 a.m. at The Mirabeau Hotel.
For more information, contact Chris Cargill at ccargill@washingtonpolicy.org.
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| Streetscape Updates Make a "Grate" Downtown! |
Thanks to all who have participated in the street tree grant project to replace concrete tree  lids with custom Downtown tree grates, including:
- The Fernwell Building
- Jockey Club Building
- Kiemle & Hagood
- The Knitting Factory
- NAI Black
- The Parkade
- West 809
These grates feature a custom Downtown Spokane design and significantly improve maintenance access to the street tree irrigation system over the current concrete lids. Contact Andrew Rolwes for more information on how 50% of the costs of the grates can be reimbursed to participating businesses.
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| Avoid a "Holidaze" and Get Ahead! |
Attention Downtown BID Ratepayers: Have you made your holiday plans for events, sales, musical guests and  performers, holiday giveaways, advertising and more? If not, there's still time and now we've put together your 2010 Downtown Holiday Planning & Resource Guide, complete with ways to get involved for the holiday season and upcoming advertising deadlines in regional publications, including the Downtown Holiday Guide in the Inlander. And while you're placing ads, be sure to get yours in the Annual Downtown Spokane Magazine to create a complete representation of Downtown. For more information click here or contact your Journal of Business rep to book your ad TODAY!
Then be sure to send any and all Downtown holiday events to LSangster@downtownspokane.net to be included in the Downtown Holiday calendar of events. Get started now to be sure your events get maximum exposure! |
| Get Your Tickets to the CVB Annual Meeting |
Join the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at their Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Center to learn about the Power of Travel!
New CEO and CVB President Cheryl Kilday talks travel, its future and why you play a pivotal role in one of Washington's biggest industries. Get your tickets to the CVB annual meeting today at VisitSpokane.com or click here. And plan to stay after for the social media seminar "Power Tools" with Dave Serino. Click here for more information. |
| Downtown Businesses are Open! |
As the City's $2.1 million Second Avenue improvement project continues, the public is reminded that Downtown businesses remain open and there are alternative routes available to get you where you want to go Downtown.  Please patron your favorite businesses in these areas as they are open, accessible, and welcoming your business. |
| Mark Your Calendars! | |
Don't miss out on these upcoming events:
- Central City Mobility Open House, Tuesday, October 26, at the Riverpoint Campus. For more information, visit ConnectSpokane.org.
- Spokane Regional CVB Annual Meeting, Thursday, November 4.
- First Friday, November 5, DowntownSpokane.net
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Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 509-456-0580.
We are happy to help!
Leanne Sangster
Downtown Spokane Partnership/Business Improvement District
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