Greater Spokane Incorporated is proud to be part of the Spokane, Washington community that is routinely recognized for its outstanding business climate and quality of life.

• League of American Bicyclists Names Spokane a Bicycle Friendly Community
  Spokane was one of 16 new Bicycle Friendly Communities named for 2010.

• Spokane Ranks as One of Top Ten Best Cities for Families in America!
  Parenting Magazine lists Spokane as the #7 best city for families based on
  health, safety, education, economy and recreation.
  
  
• Spokane Ranks #6 for Charitable Giving, in the Nation!
  MensHealth gives Spokane an A- and a number 6 ranking, in the nation, for
  the city's work with non-profits.
  
  
  
• Washington receives high marks in a number of areas.
  State ranks high for places to do business, Business Tax Climate Index and
  its Assets and Opportunity Scorecard.
  
  
  
• Spokane ranked among  Top 10 for Minor League Markets
  SportsBusiness Journal recognizes Spokane as a premier market for sports.


• Washington #16 for America’s Top States for Business ‘09
  Ranked by ten categories, Washington beat Idaho, Montana, and Oregon.

• America's 100 Cheapest Places to Live
  Spokane, WA ranked #1 in the Pacific region
  
  
  
• 21 Regional hospitals recognized as nation's most wired
  Hospitals in our region earned the distinction of being among the most technologically-advanted hospitals in the country.
  
  


• Spokane Ranked as a Top City for Young Professionals
  Spokane is No. 13 on the list of "Mighty Micros" (cities with populations of 100,000 - 200,000).
  
  


• Washington Named "Most Bike-Friendly State"
  Second consecutive top ranking.
  
  


• Business Facilities Magazine State Rankings
  Washington State ranked No. 1 for Quality of Life and No. 2 for Greenest State
  
  


• Relocate-America's "America's Top 100 Places to Live"
  Spokane ranked in the top 100
  
  


• 2009 Forbes America's Best States to Live
  Washington ranked 7th
  
  


• Spokane Makes Top 20 List in American Cowboy Magazine
  Spokane is recognized for its agricultural perks
  
  


• 2008 Best Place to Start a Business
  Ranked #1 state to start a business according to U.S. News & World Report
  
  


• 2008 Washington State Retail Survey
  Fastest Growing Retail Market in the Last 5 Years 2008
  
  


• 2008 Best Performing Cities
  Spokane ranked #35 in 2008 for the 200 largest metros ranked by performance
  
  


• 2008 U.S. News and World Report
  Three area universities (Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, and Eastern Washington University) were awarded top rankings in the West
  
  


• Inc. Magazine
  Spokane was ranked #14 of the Best Cities for Doing Business-2008
  
  


• Forbes Magazine
  #3 Best States for Doing Business-2008
  
  


• Business Facilities State Rankings
  #4 Greenest State; #6 Biotech Venture Capital Investments; #7 Most Educated Workforce, #8 Top Manufacturing Momentum
  
  
  
• Hospital and Health Networks
  18 Regional hospitals recognized as part of nation's "100 Most Wired" in 2008
  
  


• Country Home Magazine
  Spokane ranked No. 37 for "Best Green Cities 2008"
  
  


• America's Promise Alliance
  For the third year in a row, America's Promise Alliance named Spokane County one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" in 2008
  
  


• CNNMoney.com
  100 Best Places to Live and Launch 2008. Spokane ranked No. 77
  
  


• Forbes Magazine
  Spokane ranked 9th for "Best Place for Business and Careers"
  
  


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