NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
April 29 – May 5, 2018
Small businesses are the backbone of the Spokane Valley economy.
Of the nearly 5,000 businesses located in the City, almost 70 percent
employ less than 10 employees and half employ fewer than five.
While small, these businesses think big, take risks and are highly successful!

To all the small businesses in Spokane Valley, thank you!
Where ambition meets tradition.
A proclamation: We appreciate Spokane Valley small businesses!
Spokane Valley Mayor Rod Higgins will recognize National Small Business Week at the May 1 City Council meeting. Across the United States and in Spokane Valley, small businesses create nearly two of three jobs and help preserve each city's unique culture.
Register today for free online training to grow your business.
The Small Business Administration will host a Virtual Conference May 1-3 to celebrate National Small Business Week. Daily online webinars focus on important business topics and provide opportunities to hear from experts and meet other business owners. Registration is free. Register here
Embrace the power of networking! The city will partner with StartUp Spokane to host a free "lunch and learn" workshop at Spokane Valley City Hall, Noon to 1 p.m., Wed., May 16. Numerica Credit Union's Jeanette Radmer will provide lunch and speak about the value of networking, a vital tool for startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs. City Hall is located at 10210 E. Sprague Ave. Email Taylor Dillard to register or call 509-720-5333.
Visit us at the May 10 Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase.
The Spokane Valley Economic Development staff will host a booth at this year's Business Showcase from 2-6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 10, at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Stop by Booth #34 and say hello. Admission and parking are free to the general public. Learn More
Interested in relocating or expanding your business? Spokane Valley offers a diverse inventory of properties and facilities for new or expanding businesses, as well as helpful tools and resources to assist in a property search. Office, retail and industrial properties within the city that are available for lease or purchase are now listed online, and the city recently launched a new incentive area map . Contact Chaz Bates for more information.
Take advantage of local opportunities to network and access business resources.
The City of Spokane Valley partners with several organizations to provide business development training and expertise to local business owners and/or entrepreneurs. These organizations offer numerous workshops and other events, some free and some fee-based. Check out their event calendars.