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Comment by Greg Johnson on January 30, 2013 at 5:25pm

Have you been to the market lately?  What did you think?  What's your favorite part?   Any suggested improvements?  Thanks for your input!

Comment by Linda Finney on February 17, 2012 at 10:33am

Curious about Leadership Spokane?  Interested in the next Class?  Join us for coffee and learn more about the program.  4:30 PM on the 23rd of February at LaunchPad INW lounge (new location) or at Noon on the 6th of March (new date) or 4:30 PM on the 22nd of March at the Spokane Regional Business Center.

Comment by Linda Finney on February 6, 2012 at 12:06pm

Leadership Spokane Class of 2013 Briefing, 7 Feb, 7:30 AM

Join us for coffee and learn more about Leadership Spokane and the Class of 2013.

How will I benefit?  

You'll capitalize on your personal and professional development and contribute to the leadership team that is moving this community forward. Leadership Spokane is always a great networking experience, but especially now, as an uncertain economy and budget cuts affect us all. The professional exchange and mutual encouragement in Leadership Spokane affords a place to share ideas.

 

What is the time commitment?  11 full days, September through June, with an average 2 to 4 hours per month homework. 

 

What is the tuition? 

Tuition of $3,000 ($2,750 with early bird applications received by 5 March 2012); some scholarships available. 

 

Where:

SRBC First Floor Conference Room
801 W Riverside
Spokane, WA 99201

 

Don't worry if you can't make this one, we have 3 more!

23 February 2012, 4:30 PM
5 March 2012, 12 noon
22 March 2012, 4:30 PM 

Comment by Greg Johnson on July 27, 2011 at 7:46pm

Dale McLam - please refrain from Spamming the members this community.  Thanks!

Comment by Greg Johnson on July 14, 2011 at 7:25am

Pass the huckleberries, please!   Intend to see you on Saturday!

Comment by Josh Yake on July 13, 2011 at 11:32pm

FYI--We have FRESH huckleberries!!! That's right, the season has begun!!! Gourmet Foragables & More for all your huckleberry treats!!!

Comment by Josh Yake on July 11, 2011 at 7:54pm

Most enlightening perspective and I completely agree in that the goal of the Market should be to provide the vendors that will attract the community. Exciting changes, like new vendors, are coming in the immediate future to the SPM. The long-term goals, like PHASE II, allow for expansion of the building to allow for even MORE year-round vendors. The market is developing rapidly and this is only the beginning my friends!!!

Comment by Ted Matsumura on July 11, 2011 at 7:37pm

Josh, thanks very much for the detailed reply. I understand what you're saying about the competition with huckleberries (which is a better example than the mushrooms - thanks).

 

But not only you, but also any other vendors there selling huckleberries, etc. are also competing with local supermarkets, other farmers markets, and local farmers like Greenbluff, etc..

 

So I know that if we needed some huckleberries, I'd have a lot easier time getting everyone on board to go down to the SPM for them knowing there were multiple vendors than just a single one. 

 

Take the Scone Ranger, I imagine his scone's are awesome, and word on the street is that he sometimes sells out his whole inventory before the market closes. Well, coming from the South Hill, I'm probably not going to bank on getting scones at the SPM unless it's early in the day and I think I think I have a good chance of scoring before he's bailed.

 

Now, if there were two scone vendors, I'd take that chance that at least one would have some, and chances are, that over time, I'd have a preference if they tasted different, or were priced/marketed differently.

 

A few years ago, I worked downtown near the SF Ferry Building, which has a bunch of shops, and like PIkes Place, is also a tourist attraction. What keeps the locals going there, are good deals, fresh produce, and multiple vendors of the same things.

Take Olive oil for example: there are two anchor Olive oil stores in the Ferry bldg. open 7 days a week there, and on the 3 farmers market days, there are even more vendors with boutique oils, sauces, and what might appear to be redundant offerings, but when it comes down to buying, there are big differences, but I know that market day or not, if the Ferry building is open, I can get my Olive oil need fixated.

 

Ever wonder why Lowes is just across the street from Home Depot? It's not a coincidence. If I need an odd plumbing or hardware item, I could drive to the General Store where they might have it, or I could drive to Lowes or HD, where the chances of one of them having the part is more likely.

 

I admire the SPM's founders and board trying to carve up a nice Cityville/Sim City Farmer's market with local good stuff for everyone, and not too much of any one thing, but to draw the customers there (remember, there is little scenery or tourist pull there like a Pikes Place, or SF Ferry Bldg.) to buy things, you need to offer selection, and multiple offerings in major categories.

 

Often, I'd go down to the SF Ferry building, specifically planning to get some fresh tamales, but sometimes that vendor wasn't there, or was out. But due to the many many other offerings, I never left there hungry, or with a full wallet, irregardless of whether the fresh Tamales were there or not.

 

Comment by Greg Johnson on July 11, 2011 at 5:58pm

Discourse is what made and makes our country great. Just keep it civil!  Looking forward to Huckleberries!!  Competition is what made and makes this country great.  SPM should foster competition!

Comment by Josh Yake on July 11, 2011 at 2:32pm

And we love the community involvement here!!!

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