SIMBA is the independent business alliance of Spokane and Eastern Washington.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit creating an environment for local, independently-owned businesses to thrive through organizing, education, direct support, and advocacy.

SIMBA is the independent business alliance of the Spokane metro region and Eastern Washington. We build a prosperous, equitable, and local economy by organizing and educating regional businesses, consumers, and partners.

SIMBA envisions a connected, interdependent, supportive, and collaborative local economy with shared opportunities, broadened ownership, and unique community character.

Interpersonal Conduct and Leadership
- loyalty, integrity, compassion, empathy, transparency, honesty, trust
- “step up and step back” – exercise self-control for the benefit of the group, practice other awareness and self-awareness, taking initiative
- ethic of education, building awareness, teaching and learning at the same time
- systemic/holistic thinking and understanding – using systemic thinking ourselves and teaching it to others
- shared responsibility, non-hierarchical leadership, solution-oriented

Unique Place

- Celebrating creativity,
- Respecting regionalism, fostering a deep connection to our place beyond political boundaries.
- Understanding our unique character here.

Social Inclusion

- Valuing diversity
- Demanding inclusivity
- Promoting intersectionality
- Ensuring accessibility

Economic Opportunity

- Promoting economic justice
- Building community wealth
- Working towards wealth equity
- Encouraging shared ownership
- Strength in a shared economy