• WELCOME NIKE

  As the fences come down around the newly restored and renamed M Building, formerly The Bon Marche and Macy’s, Spokane’s historic retail landmark prepares to house a new shopping opportunity.... Read more »

• Now Hiring: Business Relations Coordinator

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking applications for a Business Relations Coordinator. Business Relations Coordinator Support the Marketing and Programming Manager in communicating the attributes, resources and activities in downtown... Read more »

• Get dirty for downtown

  Spring has arrived in downtown Spokane, and the community is invited to get outside between April 16 and April 20 to help make our city center shine. Participate Individually All... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane is Hiring

  The downtown Spokane Business Improvement District is seeking applications for two part-time positions on the downtown Clean Team. Clean Team Member The Clean Team provides cleaning and beautification services throughout the... Read more »

• Art is for Everyone

  I walked into the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Plaza on Friday and could tell exactly where to go; all I had to do was follow the music. I walked upstairs... Read more »

• Ratepayer Advisory Board seeks mid-year replacement for Zone 2

  The Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) has one (1) mid-year term of the twenty two (22) Board seats available beginning June 2017. The Ratepayer Board Nominating Committee is currently... Read more »

• Celebrate Preservation Month

  Megan Duvall City-County of Spokane Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Officer 509.625.6543 www.historicspokane.org Since 1973, the month of May has also been known as “National Preservation Month.” This is a... Read more »

• Business community responds to HOC needs

  Following the announcement last week that the House of Charity (HOC) – a program of Catholic Charities Spokane – would be ceasing 24 hour operation and expanded shelter services starting... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership launches Smart City partnership

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) recently joined with five community partners to offer a sophisticated household-level database that can support efforts around retail recruitment and business development for the downtown... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane names 2017 award recipients

  At an Annual Meeting held at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on February 23, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) and Business Improvement District (BID) confirmed leadership and named... Read more »

• Ordinance leads to a safer downtown Spokane, connecting individuals to needed services

  Spokane, WA An ordinance passed in 2014 as a response to large groups of individuals loitering in downtown has led to positive outcomes for downtown safety, says the Spokane Police... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane’s Top 16 for 2016

  1.      Proposition 1 passed in November, which will maintain, improve and expand public transportation within Spokane Transit’s service area. 2.      Main Ave received diagonal parking and a face lift, creating... Read more »

• Give Real Change

  Spokane, WA As temperatures drop in the northwest it’s important to remember that all citizens of downtown are in need of shelter and support this winter. Downtown Spokane urges the... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane supports City Council resolution encouraging frequent on-street parking turnover

  Spokane, WA On Monday, October 31, Spokane City Council passed a resolution with the goal of increasing turnover in Spokane’s metered parking. The resolution, supported by The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), encourages... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Website Redevelopment

  Seeking qualified proposals for giving our site a new look and new functionality

• Follow the dirt

  Spokane, WA Next time you’re in downtown, head towards the sounds of bulldozers and jackhammers. What’s you’ll find is progress happening and a growing downtown Spokane. Along these changing Spokane... Read more »

• Downtown Street Parking – Impacts of Paid Meters

  Spokane, WA On-street parking is intended to serve the needs of downtown patrons while being convenient. The majority of on-street parking users park between a 0 to 2 hour range,... Read more »

• Trade Winds Motor Inn to become Howard Johnson Hotel

  Spokane, WA The long-vacant Trade Winds Motor Inn, located on the corner of Third Ave and Lincoln Street in downtown Spokane will soon see the winds of change. A Howard... Read more »

• Get out downtown

  Spokane, WA For years, Spokane has boasted the tagline “Near Nature, Near Perfect.” It’s true, there are hundreds of outdoor activities available within less than 50 miles of city limits.... Read more »

• Create Spokane Arts Month 2016

  Arts Awards Nominations due August 15 Spokane Arts announces the Spokane Arts Awards for 2016. Arts Awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and local individuals committed to... Read more »

• Apply: Accounting Manager

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking a full or part-time Accounting Manager.  Accounting Manager The Accounting Manager is responsible for all day to day accounting functions for the company including maintaining... Read more »

• Navigate Hoopfest 2016

  Each year on the last weekend in June, downtown hosts over a quarter of a million people for the World's Largest Three on Three Basketball Tournament. Below is all the information you... Read more »

• Vibrant Placemaking Downtown: The Chronicle Plaza

  Spokane, WA By Juliet Sinisterra, Economic Development Manager Public art, a water fountain, comfortable seating, connections to wine and beer, and the perfect amount of sunshine defines the new Chronicle Plaza. Located... Read more »

• Parklets return to downtown

  Spokane, WA José Barajas leans over a bucket of river rock, painstakingly separating last fall’s leaves and placing them in the bed under the bench at the Parklet on Main... Read more »

• A Stable for Madonna and Child

  Spokane, WA Macy’s donates Spokane holiday icon to Downtown Spokane Partnership As the lights went dark and the final signs removed from the exterior of Spokane’s downtown Macy’s location in... Read more »

• Bloomsday Celebrates 40 Runs

  Spokane, WA The 12k Lilac Bloomsday Run started with an offhand comment to a reporter. In 1976, local runner Don Kardong mentioned in a newspaper interview that he thought a... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane partners with California firm for innovative development strategy

  Spokane, WA Developer to tear down every empty building in downtown Spokane and replace with surface parking. In an announcement Wednesday morning, California developer Foyota Tord announced an innovative plan... Read more »

• Downtown Egg Hunt 2016

  Win prizes! The Easter Bunny is hiding his favorite egg throughout downtown all week long! You can enter to win $25 to a downtown retailer or restaurant by following the... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane welcomes Economic Development Manager

  Spokane, WA Downtown Spokane is pleased to announce that Juliet Sinisterra has joined the Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District as Economic Development Manager. Sinisterra will serve as the... Read more »

• Skate City USA Business Contest

  Spokane, WA This April, Spokane has the pleasure of hosting the first ever international Team Challenge Cup figure skating competition. Along with Star USA and Visit Spokane, Downtown Spokane invites... Read more »