Why Spokane

Spokane's regional economy is well-rounded and diversified and is thriving as new technologies emerge in research, education, health, and bio-sciences.

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The Inland Empire’s many lakes, rivers, state parks, and national forests offer countless recreational activities. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the 35 public and private golf courses, the five nearby ski resorts, and the world’s largest 3 on 3 Hoopfest basketball tournament. The area ensures multiple year-round activities for you and your staff to enjoy.

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The West Plains

The West Plains is a growing hub for aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics, and the expansion includes a new Amazon Distribution Center. Spokane, Washington offers amenities that promote a positive work/life balance and is ranked the 6th lowest area in the nation for natural disasters.

Benefits of Spokane

Spokane is a top 5 foodie destination city
Inc. Magazine ranked Spokane 6th in the nation for rate of entrepreneurship
Downtown Spokane has the 2nd largest urban waterfall in the U.S., behind Niagara Falls
Median Home Prices – Sandpoint $389K, Coeur d'Alene $388K, Spokane $300K
Spokane's annual Hoopfest is the largest 3x3 basketball tournament on Earth
The Spokane Int'l Airport offers nonstop flights to 17 destinations in the U.S.
HSSA of Spokane offers matching grants of up to $500,000 for life & health science research
There are more medical students in Spokane than Seattle
6 universities, 3 MBA programs, 2 medical schools, 1 law school, and 90,000 students
Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint tech company, startup, and entrepreneur logos
Downtown Spokane has 28 breweries
The Centennial Trail spans 63 miles from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene
The Coeur d'Alene Resort gold course features the only floating green in the U.S.
Spokane's Gonzaga men's basketball team is ranked #1 in the nation
The average commute in Spokane is only 19 minutes
Spokane's Riverfront Park is ranked the 3rd most beautiful urban park in the U.S. by National Geographic
The Spokane Angel Alliance has invested over $60 million in 49 startups in the Spokane region
76 lakes & rivers, 35 golf courses, 5 ski resorts, and 4 national forests
Startups in the Spokane Region can operate 10 months longer on $1 million than those in Seattle
Downtown Spokane Clocktower
Downtown Spokane River Pedestrian Bridge
Artistic Downtown Spokane River
Downtown Spokane River Panorama
Driving into Spokane Freeway at Night
Spokane River Downtown Rapids
Spokane Aerial Shot
Downtown Spokane River Waterfalls
Downtown Spokane River Waterfall Aerial
Spokane Freeway Split
Downtown Spokane River Bridge at Sunset
Downtown Spokane Bridge and Pavilion
Downtown Spokane During Chinese Lantern Festival
Downtown Spokane Freeway at Night
Downtown Spokane River Walkpath
Downtown Spokane River Walkpath
Downtown Spokane River Still Water
Downtown Spokane City of Spokane Blocks and Clocktower
Downtown Spokane Clocktower and Pavilion during event
Downtown Spokane River Bridge
Downtown Spokane at Night with Smokestacks
Downtown Spokane Riverfront Park Clocktower
Downtown Spokane Riverfront Park Clocktower