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Business District - The Parts

Here you can find descriptions of the different social environments Spokane has to offer; the U-Distrct is one of the many unique locations. The University District's proximity to downtown, the medical district, mature residential neighborhoods, and the Spokane River offers the opportunity to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, sustainable, and innovative. It's a place that will attract a critical mass of top students, staff and faculty, cutting-edge researchers, and creative entrepreneurs – all of which are the catalysts for growth in the technology and health care industry, and overall economic prosperity for the city and the region.

Neighborhood Business Centers (NBC) Program

The City of Spokane, Economic Development Division’s Neighborhood Business Centers Program (NBC) is working with Neighborhood Councils and their business associations to assist in revitalizing Spokane’s historic pedestrian oriented commercial districts by implementing the Comprehensive Plan in the “Centers and Corridors” which are identified for focused infill growth. These neighborhood centers add strength and diversity to Spokane's economy. NBC fosters community well being, local character, a sense of place, and prosperity by supporting small businesses, community interests, safety, tourism, and local events within vibrant family oriented neighborhood business centers.

These walkable, traditional business centers are a unique destination for the tourist or resident at large and yet they are also the neighborhood center and community gathering spot. They offer numerous antiques and antiquity expertise; the usual and the unusual; music and expertise on instruments, lessons, and production assistance; the funky and fun gift, jewelry, and book stores along with some of the best coffee houses, bakeries, and local restaurants in the city all nestled among historic buildings, playgrounds, and neighborhood parks.

Site Selector

Use the Site Selector to locate available properties.

Starting a Business

• Download the Starting a Business information package here.

• Guide for Small Business in Washington State.
• CareerOneStop – Business Development.
• Operating a Business in Washington State.

Training

Download the FREE Webcasts for Small Business & Non-Profits

• All the LISC archived webcasts are listed , but here are some highlights. In each case, you have to go to the bottom of the page about the webcast to see the link to the archived version.
• "Using Market Analysis To Create the Right Retail Mix"
• "Creating the Right Mix -- Can Small Neighborhood Businesses and National Chains Coexist?"
• "Smart Metropolitan Neighborhoods Series: Commercial Corridors - Linking Housing, Retail, and Jobs"

Also, regarding Weed & Seed, these webcasts have now been archived:

• "Building Our Way Out of Crime: Partnering with Police and Prosecutors to Revitalize Communities"
• "Designing with Safety in Mind: Creative Use of Space to Prevent Crime"

As for organizational development:

• "Leadership Legacy Series: Leading Your Organization from Good to Great!"
• "Good to Great Governance: Fundraising for Board Members"
• "Strategic Recruitment: A Key to Building a Dynamic Board"
• "Succession Planning Success! - Preparing for Inevitable Transition"
• "Leadership Series for Board Members - How to Renew, Refresh, and Re-energize Your Board"
• "Green Development Series - Healthy Homes & Buildings"
• "To Merge or Not to Merge -- What Questions Are You Asking?"

Workshops

Please contact the Neighborhood Business Centers (NBC) for more information:
Teri Cameron Stripes
509-625-6597