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Getting Around is Getting Easier...
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Find out about the future of transporation at the Central City Mobility Open House today, Tuesday, March 29, 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the Chase Gallery, (808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.) in the lower level of City Hall.
 The City of Spokane, Spokane Transit Authority, and University District combined efforts to host the second joint open house of its kind. The first held in October proved popular with nearly 150 participants, providing a convenient one-stop opportunity for citizens to learn about and provide feedback on a variety of transportation issues, including the: In addition to these three major projects, representatives from Spokane Regional Transportation Council's Transportation Vision Project, SpokaneRoadFix.net, the City's Surviving Construction, Complete Streets Coalition, Spokane UCommute, and other mobility projects will be available to provide information and answer questions.
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| March was a Slam Dunk for Spokane! |
 Spokane was the first city to host all four rounds of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament, with the 1st and 2nd rounds hosted by Gonzaga University and the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 Regional Championships hosted by WSU at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Spokane even has its very own NCAA site! Congrats to the Gonzaga Women's Basketball team, who made their first trip to the Elite 8 Championships! Estimated visitor economic impact for these NCAA events was $2-3 million, in addition to the overlapping PNQ Volleyball tournament with an estimated $4.1 million impact--not to mention the national media exposure--making this month "nothing but net" for Spokane! |
| Promote Peace March This Sunday |
 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner is encouraging citizens to join her at the NAACP's "Demand Justice and Promote Peace March" on Sunday, April 3, starting at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena at 3 p.m.
"The Spokane I know is a loving, accepting place that believes in equality," says Mayor Verner. "As a community, we must continue to visibly stand up against racism and hatred. I am encouraging our citizens to show our support of this event and the critical work of the NAACP."
The event will commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and follows the placement of an explosive device along the route of Spokane's annual Unity March on MLK Day this January. The featured speaker is Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The event is sponsored by the NAACP Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State-Area Conference and the Spokane chapter.
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| Health Care Technologies |
 Get an overview of the regional and national health care technology landscape with keynote address by Luke Timmerman, National Biotechnology Editor, Xconomy. Luke will share knowledge on the fast-growing health care technology industry in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Break-out sessions will showcase local research, researchers and entrepreneurs. Get advice to help take health care technology research or ideas from the laboratory to market. A tradeshow will feature local companies with networking opportunities.
Presented by LaunchPad in partnership with WSU Spokane, Greater Spokane Incorporated, Health Sciences & Services Authority, Institute for Systems Medicine, Inland Northwest Health Services, Revita Institute, Sirti and the University District, sponsored by Inland Imaging.
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| Issues Affect Your Business | |
Stay informed...
- Is Your Small Business Looking for Tax Relief? You might be eligible for a tax break. The Washington Dept. of Revenue approved a limited-time state tax amnesty program waiving interest and penalties due on certain past tax liabilities including B&O, state and local sales and use tax, and state public utility tax. Act fast, as applications are due before April 30, 2011.
- Greater Spokane Incorporated introduced the YourPolicyVoice.org web site, making it easy to engage with local, state and federal governments and how it all affects your business. It contains public policy issues, including Workers' Compensation Reform, the future of medical education, and Saving the MAC.
 - A local grass roots organization has been formed to keep the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) open. It's called Save the MAC and you can be a part of it. Go to savethemac.org for information on how you can help or use YourPolicyVoice.org as a helpful tool!
- Tourism matters! Stay connected with the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau for
 information on the closing of the Washington State Tourism Office, call to actions, emerging solutions, the Washington Tourism Alliance and other tourism-related policies that may affect your business! - As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Our Kids: Our Business is a call to action for the Spokane region that supports a successful childhood at every stage of development. Look for street banners Downtown in April!
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| BID Ratepayer Advisory Board Opening | |
Downtown issues affect you and your business, so why not get involved?!
Business Improvement District (BID) Ratepayers in good-standing with more than 25,000 square feet of retail space are encouraged to submit a Board nomination application for the open Large Retail seat on the BID Ratepayer Advisory Board for a two-year term beginning May 2011 and ending by February 2013.
- Large Retail - more than 25,000 square feet. To download an application, click here. Applications are due Monday, April 4, 2011.
For more information or questions, contact Marla Nunberg, DSP VP, at 456.0580 x107 or mnunberg@downtownspokane.net |
| Business Opportunities for Downtown Events |
 Attention Downtown retailers! Interested in opportunities to capitalize on the Lilac Festival Parade or Hoopfest with potential to reach hundreds of thousands of customers right on your doorstep? For more information to become an official vendor at Lilac Festival apply here by April 15th and look for the Hoopfest vendor opportunities coming soon. |
| First Night Fun & Fundraiser |
 Don't miss the opportunity to buy your tickets to our First Night Benefit performance of the Interplayer's Miracle Worker on Thursday, May 5th. There will be a special VIP Reception at 6:00pm prior to the play, with appetizers, drinks, a silent auction and a very special Meet & Greet with Academy Award Winning Actress Patty Duke.
Click here for more info. Click here to purchase tickets online. |
| Mark Your Calendars! | |
Don't miss out on these upcoming events:
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Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 509-456-0580.
We are happy to help!
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