Our President and CEO, Rich Hadley, was quoted in the paper regarding Tuesday’s late breaking news that Providence Health & Services will bring 250 billing jobs to Spokane – from clerks to executives, as the story says. Saying it was a great “gift” for Spokane got us thinking.
What are some other recent “gifts” Spokane has received? Since it’s the gift-giving and receiving time of year, let’s take a look.
Being “greater” is something our organization strives for each day. It’s in our name. We figured it’s time to see how our business community is creating something greater.
Let’s get to it. (more…)
Plenty of good things are happening in our region.
We’ve highlighted some great happenings in the past, and now we’ll share more. Let’s talk business grand openings. (more…)
GSI Member Since: 2008
Website: www.ecodepotinc.com
You hear the buzz phrases – renewable energy, sustainable design, environmental protection. But is it happening in the Spokane region? More than 50 clean technology and energy efficient companies operate in the area, and we recently met with one small business that is placing solar panels, recyclable building materials, and eco-friendly products into our area one customer at a time.
GSI Member Since: 1980
Website: www.oxarc.com
OXARC, Inc., a family-owned company headquartered in Spokane, Wash, has accomplished tremendous success with more than 40 years in business. It began in 1968 as a retail and wholesale distributor of welding supplies, gases, safety and industrial supplies with 15 employees and two stores. Since then, it has expanded product lines and services, negotiated multiple acquisitions, added 16 more locations in three states, developed a welder training school, and multiplied its workforce –now employing 292 company-wide. (more…)
Members Since: 2005
Website: www.leaveboringbehind.com
David and Brooke Lawrence first met while guiding on the Clark Fork River near Missoula, Mont. They even said their vows along the river – even using the river and a raft as the wedding isle. From that day on, the adventures never stopped.
The newlyweds embarked on a 2,663 mile backpacking trip from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. That’s when the entrepreneurial spark began.
“I realized anything was possible,” David said.
During their next venture, a 4,000 mile bike ride across America, the couple solidified a vision to own a rafting company and the search began.
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This veteran-owned business stood the test of time for more than 65 years, staying competitive despite a drop in the construction industry and an uncertain business environment.
When you think of loyalty, trust, and excellent service, what companies come to mind? One that measures up to these three is Carr Sales, located at 919 W. 1st Avenue. (more…)
GSI Member Since: 2002
How did this Spokane organization divert 5,000 tons of building materials from the waste stream and utilize recyclable goods to build more than 20 affordable homes for local families in need in the last 11 years?
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rebuild. As an ecumenical Christian nonprofit serving families around the world, Habitat for Humanity believes in good stewardship of the resources it’s been given. The Habitat for Humanity Store and others across the nation provide environmentally and socially responsible ways to keep reusable materials out of the waste stream, and provide funding for Habitat’s work to build affordable homes for more than 300,000 families worldwide. Along with countless volunteers and neighbors, Habitat is “eliminating poverty housing in Spokane” – one family at a time.
So how does it work? (more…)
Member Since: 1985
Website: www.twowheeltransit.com
What did a business consultant and pediatrician have in common that led them to become partners of Two Wheel Transit? And what are they doing to keep the Spokane region moving forward?
After 25 years of business consulting, Geoff Forshag, CPA, partnered with Bruce Abbotts, M.D., to purchase Two Wheel Transit 18 months ago. Both avid cyclists, their combined experience and drive to keep our community healthy and sustainable is the “hub” of their business.
With 100 models of bikes with name brands like Trek and Gary Fisher, they carry 29,000 items in the store. One differentiator for Two Wheel Transit is its custom bike fit studio, combined with the highly experienced and well-trained team.
The last time we highlighted some good tidings around Spokane, we put a lot of people and businesses in the spotlight. It’s been about a month since that blog, so why not highlight some other accomplishments that were reached since then?
