Article: Building and Maintaining Business Growth

Downtown Spokane's revitalization success has received both local and national recognition. Spokane was recently ranked 35 out of 200 "best performing" large metro areas by the Milken Institute and listed in Forbes' top 10 "Best Places for Business and Careers." The 2008 Washington State Retail Survey revealed Spokane's retail sales grew at a 176% higher rate than statewide over the past five years. 2008 was year of promising growth in the city center, illustrating continued strength and vitality despite the state of the national economy. Following are just a few developments and businesses choosing Downtown Spokane.

* The Spokane Public Facilities District (PFD) purchased space south of ...

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