2023-11-16T01:10:48Z 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 910418800 SPOKANE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOK 5093213613 801 W Riverside Ave Suite 200 Spokane WA 99201 Don Hemmer Director of Finance 5093213613 2023-11-16 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Alisha Benson 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 200 SPOKANE WA 99201 5819739 false X www.greterspokane.org X 1898 WA Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is a business development organization. Our mission is to lead transformative business & community initiatives to build a robust regional economy. 63 63 32 70 0 0 3367456 4721908 638198 1031935 8425 1088 35723 64808 4049802 5819739 49292 2250 0 0 2122835 2399321 0 0 0 1657821 2188398 3829948 4589969 219854 1229770 2334125 6247004 633478 3318735 1700647 2928269 X Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, dba Greater Spokane, Incorporated, primary mission is to lead transformative business and community initiatives to build a robust regional economy. false false Membership & Events: To promote regional business through networking events and publications. To facilitate decision-making regarding regional infrastructure investments and to educate business through training programs. Greater Growth: GSI provides programming and supports the success of business through all phases of development - supporting entrepreneurs and startups, helping current companies expand, retaining companies in the region and recruiting new ones to the area. Economic development is also supported by recruiting efforts in high-growth and high-potential industries including life sciences, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing and professional services and market the region as a competitive place to do business Greater Talent: Career Connect Northeast is the backbone to providing career-connected learning and STEM experiences. Partnerships are created between businesses and educators to build a workforce with the skills and talent to be successful. This includes programs such as Teaching the Teachers, Business After-School and Greater Minds. The Spokane STEM Network engages students with the goal of increasing the number of students pursuing STEM competencies for their future careers. Our Greater Minds initiative works to improve education attainment for adults in Spokane County, contributing to the community goal of increasing the percentage of adults with degrees. 0 0 0 0 false true false true false false false true false true false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false true 0 0 true 32 true false false false false false false false false X 63 63 false false false false true true false true true false false false true true true true false true false false X Spokane Regional Chamber Commerce 5093213613 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 200 SPOKANE WA 99201 Carla Cicero Chair Elect 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alisha Bemson Ceo 40.00 1.00 X 233193 0 19763 Marcelo Morales Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charlotte Nemec Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Reed Past Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William Symmes General Counsel 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Adam Swimyard Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Al French Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Bouten Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Grover Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Jackson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris McFaul Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Patrick Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Johnson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Varela Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cris Kaminkas Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dale Silha Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Demchuk Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daryll DeWald Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Condon Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Deloris Duquette Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Don Ting Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Vermillion Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eva Marquette Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ezra Eckhardt Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Francisco Velzquez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Stokes Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jasen Bronec Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gordon Hester Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jay Allert Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Johnson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff Philipps Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim van Loben Sels Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kara Rowe Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Gilbertson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Schmidt Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Honekamp Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Schmidt Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keva Sonderen Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Underwood Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Person Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kyle England Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Albright Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melanie Rose Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Ewers Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Hege Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nadine Burgess Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nadine Woodward Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Sohn Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Pierre Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pam Haley Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Otto Klein Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia McRae Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Denenny Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roger Flint Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Dietzen Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rustin Hall Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shari McMahan Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shelly O'Quinn Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Curran Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thayne McCulloh Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Utt Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Hauschild Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 W Stacey Cowles Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 233193 0 19763 1 false true false Nuvodia LLC 801 S STEVENS Spokane WA 99204 IT Services and software 107609 1 0 1547410 0 0 1029193 2145305 4721908 Affiliated business services 561499 399107 399107 0 0 Education Services 900099 31682 31682 0 0 Economic Development Services 900099 57000 57000 0 0 Multi-Ethnic Business Council 900099 66727 66727 Events and Programs 900099 477419 477419 1031935 1088 1088 64808 0 64808 64808 64808 0 0 5819739 1097831 0 0 2250 2250 0 0 0 0 0 0 252956 252956 0 0 1662067 1662067 78000 78000 232941 232941 173357 173357 587254 587254 6682 6682 16000 16000 156206 156206 0 0 19418 19418 87096 87096 98998 98998 233889 233889 0 0 330377 330377 106842 106842 216109 216109 96471 96471 26319 26319 Public Relations 49683 49683 Staff Training and Education 28413 28413 Staff recruiting and advertising 47435 47435 Oustide Organizational Dues 32105 32105 49101 49101 4589969 4589969 0 0 864642 1360206 100000 1591303 545641 445974 83556 63202 418179 195353 301226 222826 530641 8419 7720 2455773 2334125 6247004 200743 276374 430807 559719 1928 2482642 633478 3318735 X 1584375 1130228 116272 1798041 0 0 1700647 2928269 2334125 6247004 X 1229770 1 X false true true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true 1547410 156206 0 156206 154741 1465 0 false 1928 1928 X 0 0 0 0 302234 128229 174005 115945 67124 48821 222826 0 0 0 Right of Use Asset - Related to the Lease of Building 2455773 2455773 0 Lease Obligation of Building 2482642 2482642 Part IV, Line 2b The organization held funds for the Alliance for a Competitive Economy true Part I, Line 2 Recipients were reviewed for eligibility in accordance with requirements by those managing the program. No individual received >$5,000. X true true X false false false Alisha Benson CEO 212493 20700 0 11660 8103 252956 Sch J Part 1 Line 1a Athletic Fees Part III, Line 4d Greater Voice: GSI works with the business community to advance policies that that support business, like lowering workers compensation and unemployment insurance and enhancing our economy through economic development and workforce development initiatives, and facilities and infrastructure improvements. Annually, GSI develops State and Federal Legislative Agendas that bring together and advocate for community interests in business, transportation, education, healthcare, military affairs, and mor Part VI, Line 11b The CEO of the organization reviews the return. Additionally, prior to filing, the form 990 is provided to all members of the Finance Committee who have the authority to review on behalf of the board. Part VI, Line 12c In addition to providing a written statement of compliance to the conflict of interest, board members are provided agendas of the meeting in advance and will recuse themselves from discussion and voting on matters where a conflict of interest may exist. Part VI, Line 15a - The CEO compensation is approved annually by the Executive Committee and is benchmarked to other chambers in peer cities. Part VI, Line 19 Made available upon request. No such requests received during tax year. Part VI, Line 6 The chamber is a membership based organization. Part VI, Line 7a The bylaws delineate the timing and process by which members elect board members, and by which the board members elect the officer positions within the board of trustees. Part XI, Line 9 Rounding Spokane Agricultural Exposition 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 200 SPOKANE WA 99201 910998656 To Manage and Promote The Ag Expo and PNW Farm Forum WA United States United States Spokane Area Business Foundation 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 200 SPOKANE WA 99201 911896341 The purpose of the Spokane Area Business Foundation is to advance the quality of life WA United States United States false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false Spokane Agricultural Exposition o p 106049 Actual value paid Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is a business development organization. Our mission is to lead transformative business & community initiatives to build a robust regional economy.