2025-12-22T15:56:12-06:00 2024-12-31 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2024-01-01 910418800 Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce SPOK 5096241393 801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200 Spokane WA 99201 Alisha Benson CEO 5096241393 2025-12-22 1 1 Deb Nelson CPA P01264758 6122536500 2025-12-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Greater Spokane Incorporated Alisha Benson 801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200 Spokane WA 99201 4242357 0 X greaterspokane.org X 1898 WA To lead transformative business & community initiatives to build a robust regional economy. 17 17 33 17 0 0 2627249 1670756 2414501 2439449 11978 52291 78291 79861 5132019 4242357 13560 7666 0 0 2587255 2532292 0 0 0 2796685 1943265 5397500 4483223 -265481 -240866 6113838 5044093 3041049 2775657 3072789 2268436 X The 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. 0 0 Membership & Events: Greater Spokane Inc. strengthens regional business growth by facilitating networking opportunities, providing educational programs, and delivering resources that support informed decision-making. Our events bring together business leaders to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and build connections that drive economic development. Additionally, we educate businesses through targeted training programs, helping them navigate challenges, enhance their operations, and contribute to the overall economic vitality of the region. Greater Growth: Greater Spokane Inc. drives economic development by providing comprehensive support to businesses at every stage of their growth. This includes fostering entrepreneurship, assisting startups, enabling expansion for existing companies, retaining businesses in the region, and recruiting new ones. Our targeted efforts focus on high-growth and high-potential industries such as life sciences, aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, and professional services. Through strategic recruitment and marketing, we promote the region as a competitive and attractive location for businesses to thrive. Greater Talent: Career Connect Northeast serves as the foundation for providing career-connected learning and STEM experiences in the region. By fostering partnerships between businesses and educators, we help develop a workforce equipped with the skills needed for success. Key programs include Teaching the Teachers, Business After-School, and Greater Minds. Through the Spokane STEM Network, we engage students to increase their pursuit of STEM competencies, preparing them for future careers. Additionally, our Greater Minds initiative focuses on improving educational attainment for adults in Spokane County, supporting the community's goal of raising the percentage of adults with post-secondary degrees. Greater Voice: Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) collaborates with the business community to advocate for policies that promote economic growth and strengthen the local business environment. This includes advancing initiatives such as lowering workers' compensation and unemployment insurance costs, supporting workforce development, and improving facilities and infrastructure. Each year, GSI develops comprehensive State and Federal Legislative Agendas that unify and represent the interests of the community. These agendas advocate for key issues in business, transportation, education, healthcare, military affairs, and more, ensuring that the region's needs are addressed at the legislative level. 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 24 0 1 33 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 X Alisha Benson 5096241393 801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200 Spokane WA 99201 Stacey Cowles Chair 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Charlotte Nemec Chair Elect 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Demchuk Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carla Cicero Past Chair 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 William Symmes General Counsel 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Brooke Baker-Spink Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Condon Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Curran Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Hauschild Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Otto Klein Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trent Maier Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris McFaul Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcelo Morales Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Read Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rob Roettger Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Varela Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Vermillion Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alisha Benson CEO 40.00 2.00 X 227175 0 27509 Gary Ballew VP of Economic Development 40.00 0.00 X 129138 0 31863 Lisa Lewis VP of Development and Partnership 40.00 0.00 X 137738 0 25103 Erin Vincent VP of Education and Talent 40.00 0.00 X 104269 0 18529 598320 0 103004 4 0 1 0 0 176379 1003539 490838 1670756 Membership Subscriptions 813910 1444465 1444465 Events Revenue 813910 622719 622719 Affiliated Business Service 813910 352424 352424 19841 19841 2439449 52291 52291 79861 0 79861 79861 79861 4242357 2439449 0 132152 7666 255876 1835183 87374 184684 169175 13549 106196 148713 280183 91448 63690 266205 378457 152348 289949 61024 33739 Staff Expenses 30161 Dues & Memberships 25581 2022 4483223 940664 336874 539701 1026386 2138917 1339718 24878 71960 55433 55655 431399 324304 154899 107095 2259346 2106405 6113838 5044093 296258 457315 560589 441215 4428 3964 2179774 1873163 3041049 2775657 X 1012077 745742 2060712 1522694 3072789 2268436 6113838 5044093 X -240866 5568 -569055 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 1 1444465 148713 148713 144447 4266 0 1 X 8884 869 9753 7720 1164 8884 0.22730 0.00000 0.77270 1 0 302234 226389 75845 129165 97915 31250 107095 Right-of-Use Asset 1806270 Receivables from Affiliates 286417 Funds Held For Others 3964 Endowment Fund 9754 2106405 Lease Obligation 1864570 Payable to Affiliates 8593 1873163 Part IV, Line 2b: The organization held funds for the Alliance for a Competitive Economy. The account is held on the balance sheet and no activity runs through the income statement. The Alliance for Competitive Economy (ACE) is a political action committee (PAC) that advocates for policies supporting a strong regional economy. ACE backs candidates and initiatives aligned with its mission to foster business growth, economic opportunity, and community vitality. All activities are conducted transparently and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The funds are managed through a designated checking account and is reported on the GSI's consolidated balance sheet. Part V, Line 4: Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) has an endowment fund established for a variety of purposes. Part V, Line 1a: The Organization's endowment funds are held by Innovia Foundation and were not reported as an endowment for Form 990 purposes prior to 2023. X 1 1 X 0 0 0 Alisha Benson CEO 198437 0 0 0 28738 0 10656 0 18045 0 255876 0 0 0 Lisa Lewis VP of Development and Partnership 114384 0 0 0 23354 0 7345 0 18546 0 163629 0 0 0 Gary Ballew VP of Economic Development 101533 0 0 0 27605 0 7223 0 25541 0 161902 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a The organization provides a membership to a local gym for the CEO, with monthly dues paid directly by the organization. This benefit is provided to support wellness and promote a healthy work-life balance. It is considered a non-taxable fringe benefit under current guidelines and, therefore, is not included in the CEO's reportable compensation on Form W-2. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 GSI updated its bylaws to restructure the composition of the Board of Trustees. The revised bylaws establish a 17-member Executive Board, consisting of 5 Executive Officers and 12 additional board members. The 12 members include the Chair and Chair-Elect of each of GSl's six standing committees. No other substantive governance or operational changes were made. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 GSI has a membership structure that includes business and organizational members. These members fall into different classes based on their level of involvement and contribution to the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a All members have the right to participate in the annual election of the Board of Trustees. Additionally, certain classes of members, as specified in the bylaws, may have the right to nominate or vote on specific representatives to the governing body, ensuring that the leadership reflects a broad spectrum of the organization's stakeholders. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The committees within the organization serve in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations or support to the Board of Trustees. However, they do not have the authority to act independently or make decisions on behalf of the board. All final decisions and actions are subject to the approval and oversight of the board, which holds the ultimate governing and fiduciary responsibility for the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The CEO compensation is approved annually by the Executive Committee and is benchmarked to other chambers in peer cities. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Prior Year Restatement of Pledges Receivable -551,430. Prior Year Restatement of Agency Funds -17,625. 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 501(c)(6) Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce 1 Spokane Area Business Foundation 801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200 Spokane WA 99201 911896341 To support Greater Spokane Incorporated. WA 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 Spokane Agricultural Exposition C 176379 Cash Basis Spokane Agricultural Exposition D 86640 Cash Basis Spokane Area Business Foundation D 80187 Cash Basis