Discover the latest news from the Inland Northwest Partners in this edition of our Newsletter
INP WINTER 2020 NEWSLETTER
Filling Up Downtown for the Holidays....Safely!
Becky McCray and Deb Brown from
Save Your Town have a new video to make our downtowns look busy and full this holiday season. They will share innovative strategies to fill empty storefronts with pop-ups and decorate the buildings you can't fill.
According to the National Retail Federation, one in five holiday shoppers typically travel for the holidays but will stay home instead this year.
"Over half of those who changed their holiday travel plans said they are likely to spend more on holiday items this year, specifically because they will not be traveling.”
Chris White, store manager at Wheel Sports’ North Side shop, says sales are up a whopping 340% this year, and some products are difficult to get in stock.
Your Business Can
Survive This
Friday, November 13
10:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Josh King will present a FREE day-long virtual workshop designed to help your business survive COVID or any other disaster level event. This workshop will walk you through updating your business plan (using the Business Model Canvas), reviewing your marketing efforts, and how to engage your audience before and after a crisis hits.
“The economy has really increased the demand for charter flights,” says company President Jacob Klinginsmith. “People are looking for less contact with others, so our charter customer base is growing.
Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc. is continuing its rapid expansion, having nearly tripled its space at its Sandpoint headquarters.
NEW: Entrepreneur Academy
Experts from around the state of Washington have created an academy where entrepreneurs can master the skills needed to be a successful business owner, from coming up with the initial idea to avoiding those pesky beginner’s mistakes. Read more on the StartUp Washington website.
