As we enter the heart of the holiday shopping season, one of the best ways we can help our local community is to shop small. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday and small businesses need our support all year round, but it’s especially important during the holiday season. Last year, as much as 65% of small businesses’ annual revenue was generated during the holidays.
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We hope you make this your first stop in searching for a business to shop local with. These businesses are all active Valley Chamber members! Did you know, despite lingering economic concerns, most small businesses give back. In fact, eight in ten (80%) say that their business has a clearly defined mission that includes giving back to their local community.
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When shopping in Spokane Valley, visitors will find everything from local boutiques to major department stores, a variety of vintage and antique shops to outdoor gear suppliers and specialty grocery stores. Spokane Valley also boasts the region's largest mall, Spokane Valley Mall!
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This guide is put together by the Spokane Valley Current and Liberty Lake Splash newspapers. Their tradition begins with community in mind as they gather as many offerings as they can from the heart of the community, small businesses. 2023 marks the largest guide in the publication's history. Enjoy!
A Storied Past In 1924, Royal Newton Riblet purchased the land that is now Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, one year after Walt Disney started his company. Now, 100 years later, you can still feel the magic. As a mechanical innovator, Riblet not only developed a variety of patented devices, including…
Thank you to the new and renewing members in the month of June! Your partnership helps us continue our mission of building relationships, driving collaborations, and championing opportunity in the Greater Spokane Valley. Business Showcase – June 6, 2024 Welcome to our New Members! Bekins Northwest – SpokaneChesterton Academy…
Thank you to the new and renewing members in the month of May! Your partnership helps us continue our mission of building relationships, driving collaborations, and championing opportunity in the Greater Spokane Valley. Business Connections: Public Safety – May 16th, 2024 Welcome to our New Members! Azure Northwest HomesCU…
OMWBE: Paving the Way for Diverse Business Success Small businesses form the backbone of our economy. The Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) believes that a culture of inclusivity and diversity contributes to a thriving economy where everyone can compete on a level playing field. As their presence…
Unlocking Bone Health: How OsteoStrong Promises a Stronger Future This May, in recognition of National Osteoporosis Month, we are featuring one of our newest Valley Chamber members: OsteoStrong, which has created a revolutionary approach to improving skeletal strength. Why it matters: Over 52 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and…
Transforming Work and Life at MØDE In what used to be the Meadowwood Technology Campus in Liberty Lake, there is a new, modern approach to working and living well called MØDE. MØDE is a co-working space that transcends traditional office environments by integrating work, education, fitness, and even healthcare into…
Thank you to the new and renewing members in the month of April! Your partnership helps us continue our mission of building relationships, driving collaborations, and championing opportunity in the Greater Spokane Valley. Ribbon Cutting at Les Schwab – April 12th, 2024 Welcome to our New Members! Blue Zone…
Beyond the Tint: The Story of Spokane Sunscreen’s Community Impact Next time you spot a Spokane Valley Police Vehicle or Sheriff’s Department Vehicle, take a moment to appreciate the work of Spokane Sunscreen. They’re responsible for the vehicle wraps and window tinting on 500-600 police vehicles annually. Surprisingly, cars account…