Live Local & Gesa Small Business Networking Night
It’s partnerships and community connections that make Live Local INW’s promise come alive. We were able to make good on that promise Friday, June 17th with partners Gesa Credit Union, The Garland Theater, Garland Business District, and North Monroe Business District.
Mariah McKay featured on Rocks to Roots Podcast
In this episode of Rocks to Roots, we sit down with Mariah McKay, Founder and Executive Director of the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA).
Live Local Dollars Business Webinar
Many local businesses are experiencing price hikes in operating their point of sale systems and paying "middle men" fees to merchant services providers online, or just paying increasing credit card swipe fees and other associated financial transaction costs. Few of...

Live Local & Gesa Small Business Networking Night
It’s partnerships and community connections that make Live Local INW’s promise come alive. We were able to make good on that promise Friday, June 17th with partners Gesa Credit Union, The Garland Theater, Garland Business District, and North Monroe Business District. While our short program primarily focused on how Spokane’s small businesses managed to keep their livelihoods intact after COVID, the air was celebratory, fun, and focused on connection.
During our lightning round, small business owners from the neighborhood offered anecdotes of what thriving looks like post-pandemic and what they looked forward to as entrepreneurs and community members. We appreciate the collaboration of our partners and look forward to gathering together again soon.
Read more about how our partnership with Gesa Credit Union unites mission with purpose for the Live Local INW community and beyond.
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