(Spokane, Wash.) - Southwest Airlines Magazine will highlight the Spokane region as part of its business series in the August 2009 issue of its in-flight magazine, Southwest Spirit.  The magazine reaches about 3.2 million affluent business and leisure travelers who use the airline to travel to more than 65 cities, 33 states and 3,400 flights a day.

Pace Communications, which publishes the magazine, estimates that the business feature on the Spokane region will be approximately 20-30 pages in length. This will be the first time our region is highlighted in the magazine, and will be devoted to showcasing growth in economic development and commerce, revitalization of the urban cores, emerging technologies and innovation, academic institutions and healthcare advances. This special section will also promote the outstanding opportunities and quality of life that our region offers to businesses and individuals who call it home.

Businesses interested in advertising in the August issue highlighting our region should contact Traci Pelter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 281.778.6536.

About Pace Communications:

For thirty-five years, Pace Communications has been a leader in customized content. With dedication to excellence, Pace helps leading corporate clients develop successful branded editorial strategies and achieve unparalleled marketing and communication prominence. Its staff of more than 200 professionals produces award-winning work in a variety of media, including magazines, Web, catalog, book, video and e-commerce. Founded and owned by Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, the current chair of the American Red Cross, Pace is based in Greensboro, N.C.

About Greater Spokane Incorporated

Greater Spokane Incorporated is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the Spokane region.  Your Regional Chamber and EDC, GSI is funded by more than 1500 private-sector member investors; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane; Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood.  For more information, visit www.greaterspokane.org or contact us at 509-624-1393 or 1-800-SPOKANE.

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