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Spokane, Washington With election returns final, the grassroots group Save Our Spokane has claimed victory over the Envision Spokane Community Bill of Rights. With over 75% of voters rejecting the Community Bill of Rights...

With all the dysfunction in the economy and the endless debate over healthcare, Seattle Biz Coach Terry Corbell calls for leadership. He suggests financial-sector magnates and public officials emulate the values of President Ford.

Nicole A Rodovsky, a woman suffering from multiple complications from Spina Bifida and her service animal will be evicted from her apartment dwelling, forcing her to become homeless.

Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a debate and panel discussion on Prop 4 at its monthly membership breakfast.

Greater Spokane Incorporated will host an Initiative 1033 Issue Forum where local leaders will discuss the impact(s) on state and local governments if it passes.

Biz Coach Terry Corbell explains why China has developed a strategic advantage in technology with serious implications for U.S. national security.

New streamlined option available for military and government customers to buy challenge coins and more

The rule requires systems at risk to take corrective action to protect consumers from harmful bacteria and viruses. They are required to monitor and report their monitoring to be compliant. They will be fined if they are non-compliant. Get Ready!!

Some states are considering roofing products for inclusion in the list of approved weatherization items covered by federal stimulus money. Candidates for approval are roofing products which can reduce summer heat by solar reflectivity.

In a recession, new ideas are the most important things we can have. Most people don't realize it but their computer can be used to create new ideas. ParaMind Brainstorming Software has been making this kind of software for seventeen years.

Animal rights groups are expressing outrage about a Washington State Potato Commissioner's apparent involvement in the cover-up of the killing of an endangered grizzly bear and have asked the Governor to remove the potato official.

Michael Wingate was shocked when his CitiBank credit card rate jumped from 4.99 to 40.99 percent. His credit score is over 700. “It’s the highest credit card rate I’ve ever seen.” said Marylin Ball Brown, CEO of Generations Credit Union.

Biz Coach Terry Corbell provides solutions on how to improve the economy, and tips for the jobless who are coping with the downturn and offshoring.

Award winning metadata removal tool delivers up to 60% faster processing speed, new user interface, and enhance file type handling capabilities

New bankruptcy data and attitudes of many small businesses indicate new economic policies are needed, according to Biz Coach Terry Corbell. He explains why many entrepreneurs are singing the blues over government economic policies.

Three key ingredients are needed if you want to turn your HR program into a profit-making center, according to Terry Corbell, The Biz Coach. He says it does not matter whether the unemployment rate is too high or too low.

EAST WENATCHEE, WA - 07/2009 Paine Electronics, the leader in precision pressure and temperature instrumentation since 1951, is pleased to announce the release of its new Miniature S-Class Transducer Series (“Mini S-Class”).

The iPhone Economy app was released recently and this app provides a snapshot of the US economy by giving users the latest values of key economic indicators (relating to housing, employment, inflation etc.) published by the Federal Reserve

"I had know idea how to write a Federal Grant when I went in on Saturday and Sunday. 4 days later I had a check for $137,041. It blew my mind" continues Barb Pitt of Evanston, IL. "Anyone who needs money to start their business or cause NEEDS this!

Debatepedia completed on May 19th the most comprehensive pro/con article available on the pros and cons of merit pay for teachers.

A presentation which will look at both Managed Care and Medicare will be presented by industry expert Angela Ross.

St. John’s Cathedral is sponsoring “Swing in the Cathedral for Military Families” featuring the 18 piece Tuxedo Junction Big Band in St. John’s Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009.

The iPhone "Government Spending" application is now available in the app store It is a great app for anyone who has wondered about how the government spends their tax dollars or anyone who has looked for specific information on government spending

Greater Spokane Incorporated (the region’s Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council - GSI for short) will bring a delegation of 30 leaders from around the Inland Northwest to Washington, D.C. the week of April 27th.

Major riot on-going at a private prison in the Pacific NW.

Hear the latest information about Spokane County’s budget and its impact on services at Greater Spokane Incorporated’s State of the County Address.

Following Israel’s recent military assault on Hamas in Gaza, Debatepedia has completed the world’s most comprehensive pro/con article available on the controversy surrounding Israel’s actions.

Debatepedia's community completed on November 17th the most comprehensive pro/con guide available on whether the United States and other non-member states should join the International Criminal Court.

Greater Spokane Incorporated Presents the 11th Annual Economic Forecast Thursday, November 13th

The Greater Spokane Incorporated Board of Trustees has voted to oppose Initiative 985

Coaxsher™, maker of wildland fire, search and rescue team gear, has been selected by Australia’s Department of Sustainability and Environment to provide 800 custom fire utility packs to help the agency improve safety for wildland firefighters.

Host Mark Sommer of A world of Possibilities podcast, greets guests who help us look at the world through a different perspective than we normally do. What do we have in common with the culture of Iran? Just how close are we to living green?

UK-based Sift Media has shortlisted Raptivity software by Harbinger Group for Software Satisfaction Awards 2008. The awards are established to reward high standards from software application providers serving UK businesses.

Harbinger Knowledge Products has announced that it is helping schools produce and share content by making its products available to Becta funded projects in England. The products include Raptivity, and Elicitus.

Not 24 hours after the news of Governor Eliot Spitzer's involvement in a prostitution ring broke, t-shirt company Scarebaby Design has unveiled a "Client 9" t-shirt available on their website.

VeteransDepot.com has 200,000+ discount products: sporting goods, electronics, gourmet coffee & tea, appliances, furniture, and office supplies. A portion of all proceeds will go to the Disabled American Veterans service organization.