Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance

10/15/2026

Introducing SIMBA Shares, a new program that allows SIMBA members to donate unused business consultations to entrepreneurs and small business owners who could use a little extra support.
And it’s already making an impact. Six free consultations have been shared so far!

A special shoutout to the SIMBA members who have already donated their unused consultations and helped make this possible:
Vested
Aspire DEIB Consulting
Northwest Mediation Center

If you’re a SIMBA member and have unused business consultations, you can donate them to SIMBA Shares. Your unused consultation could help another entrepreneur work through a business question, get unstuck, or take their first step.

Have consultations you'd like to share? Reach out to us at [email protected]

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Spokane Arts is requesting qualifications from designers interested in creating designs for several High Performance Transit (HPT) Lines including Sprague, Monroe/Regal and others.

All designs should be welcoming to all audiences and create inviting destinations for citizens, neighbors, visitors and users of the HPT Lines. AI may not be used. No images or depictions of real persons or corporate insignias, logos, and trademarks are allowed, as these might require permission to use.

Four artists will be selected for designs to be implemented over 5 years. Each selected artist will be assigned to one line and create 3 to 5 designs to be used on that route. The designs will be in designated colors and will be harmonious along the line. Designs will be harmonious with the other HPT lines and the STA brand. The STA will provide a template and measurements for the objects to be wrapped. There are several styles of electrical and communications boxes.

Artists may be asked for additional use of their images for publicity purposes with attribution to the artist. These designs will be purchased for unlimited use for the purpose of wrapping utility boxes at STA facilities along the agreed upon bus lines. Any other use will require an additional agreement between the STA and the artist.

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10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Today, October 12th, in observance of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the SIMBA and Live Local INW offices will be closed. We honor the Spokane Tribe of Indians: Sntútʔulixʷi, Snxʷmeneʔi, Sc̓qesciłni, and Sčewíleʔ (Upper Band, Middle Band, Lower Band, Chewelah Band), who have lived and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present, and emerging – and show gratitude for the land, river, and people who have sustained life here for generations. May we learn from one another’s stories, so that we may nurture the relationship of the People of the Spokane Tribe and to all those who share this land.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Shoutout to some of our amazing SIMBA Supporting members! Go show them some love and support—shop with them, book with them, follow them.

Rogue Heart Media SPC
Cheney Evergreen Refillery
High Consultants
Oropeza Health

10/09/2026

Eva from is a SIMBA nonprofit member and a fiscally sponsored project, and we’re so grateful to get to support the work she’s doing in our community.
Did you know SIMBA doesn’t just support small businesses? We also work with local nonprofits and community projects to help them get started, navigate the process, and build a strong foundation.

A huge thank you to .state.studios for helping us make these testimonials possible and giving our members a chance to share their stories!