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NBC’s
Position:
The City of Spokane,
Economic Development Division’s Neighborhood Business Centers Program (NBC)
is working with Neighborhood Councils and their business associations to
assist in revitalizing Spokane’s historic pedestrian oriented commercial
districts by implementing the Comprehensive Plan in the “Centers and
Corridors” which are identified for focused infill growth. These
neighborhood centers add strength and diversity to Spokane's economy. NBC
fosters community well being, local character, a sense of place, and
prosperity by supporting small businesses, community interests, safety,
tourism, and local events within vibrant family oriented neighborhood
business centers.
These walkable,
traditional business centers are a unique destination for the tourist or
resident at large and yet they are also the neighborhood center and
community gathering spot. They offer numerous antiques and antiquity
expertise; the usual and the unusual; music and expertise on instruments,
lessons, and production assistance; the funky and fun gift, jewelry, and
book stores along with some of the best coffee houses, bakeries, and local
restaurants in the city all nestled among historic buildings, playgrounds,
and neighborhood parks.
Mayor Mary Verner's
Roundtables - 2 down 1 to go!
Mayor Mary Verner invites you to please save the dates below to
attend upcoming Mayor’s Roundtables on business topics. More
information will be sent next week through a news release.
March 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon, City Council
Chambers. Topic--How do we pay for City services?
Missed the last Roundtable?
Click here to watch the March 27 Roundtable online
April 10, 10:30 a.m. to noon, City Council
Chambers. Topic--How can we encourage business and development? A
look at development and business incentives.
Missed the last Roundtable?
Click here to watch the April 10 Roundtable online
May 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon, City Council Chambers.
Topic--How can we drive growth to centers and corridors?
The roundtable discussions will be televised on CityCable 5 and
streamed live on the City's web site
http://www.spokanecity.org/services/citycable5/streamingmedia/ -
if by chance you cannot attend in person you can watch live online
at the above link and email in your questions to be answered during
the show email:
asktheroundtable@spokanecity.org/
Please visit the
NBC Blog to follow the center and
business chatter
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to NBC in RSS
NEIGHBORHOODS USA CONVENTION
AWARDED TO SPOKANE FOR 2009!
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Need
assistance click on Ask Spokane
Use the Site Selector (link above) to locate available properties.
Mayor Mary Verner's
Upcoming Your City Visits and Filming
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Mayor Verner's "Your City"
Hillyard/Market St District Visit and Filming
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Perry, SPBNA
Center, June 5, 2008, 10am-1pm
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Garland, GBD
Center, June 11, 2008, 10am-1pm
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Monroe, NMBD
Corridor, August 13, 2008, 10am-1pm
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Sprague, ESBA
(Corridor & Industrial area), October 8, 2008, 10am-1pm
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Location TBD,
December 10, 2008, 10am-1pm
What is great about living, working, playing and
shopping in Spokane's traditional neighborhood business districts?
Watch these videos to find out. . . .
Membership/Affiliations:
NBC is
a network member of the National Trust Main Street Center and
participates in the Washington State Department of Community Trade and
Economic Development's (CTED) Downtown Tier System at the Affiliate
level.
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