• 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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 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 »

  • 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 »

  • Spokane Housing and Economic Report

    In 2015, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, the Parking and Business Improvement District, and the University District Development Association engaged Applied Development Economics, Inc., to prepare a city-wide residential market analysis... Read more »

  • I Love Downtown Spokane

    Spokane, WA Enter to win a Downtown Date Night valued at $200 | February 5-11, 2016 Enter to win a Downtown Date Night valued at $200 for you and your sweetie. Snap a picture of... Read more »

  • Bennett Block announces anchor tenant

    Spokane, WA When snow hit Spokane in December, many early morning sidewalk clearers were probably sporting one of the nation’s most durable and popular workwear apparel brands. The Downtown Spokane... Read more »

  • 2015 top 20

    Spokane, WA Last February the Downtown Spokane Partnership celebrated 20 years of transformation. In the spirit of 20, here are our top 20 moments from 2015. #SpokaneDoesntSuck So. Much. Pizza.... Read more »

  • Downtown Macy’s to close doors

    Following an announcement Wednesday afternoon that the Downtown Spokane location of the national retail chain, Macy’s, would be closing within the next three months, Downtown Spokane continues to remain optimistic... Read more »

  • Be a part of it, 2016 Annual Meeting

    Join us in highlighting Downtown Spokane’s plans and achievements with a direct message to celebrate the year behind us and create energy for the year ahead. Together we’ll maximize Downtown’s... Read more »

  • GSI Presents Small Business Saturday

    Across the country Small Business Saturday is celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving as a way to encourage support of small, local businesses. In 2010 American Express launched Small Business Saturday, and... Read more »

  • Tree talk

    While concrete, brick, and iron make up the most dominating esthetic of the urban environment, elements of nature incorporated into the landscape can make a significant impact on the appeal... Read more »

  • The University District is hiring

    ​The Spokane University District is seeking applications for full-time position supporting the day-to-day function and promotion of the UD. Marketing & Communications Project Manager, Assistant to Executive Director   This position provides a... Read more »