All Downtown Spokane stakeholders and fans will want to take note of the upcoming presentation of the winners of the third annual "Best in BID Awards" by the Downtown Spokane Partnership on Thursday, February 20th. In January, the public was invited to vote for their favorite businesses within an 80-block area of the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) in a number of categories. Thousands of voters, voted to determine this year's honorees, who include:
Best new business in 2024: Press Pickleball Club
Best local collaboration: Heritage Bar & Kitchen / Whistle Punk Brewing
Most inspirational business owner: Lydia Cowles of 27th Heaven Bakery
Best place for wellness and relaxation: Anam Cara Healing Center
Best social media presence: Rencorp Realty
Best place for a quick lunch break: Soulful Soups
Best locally owned fashion spot: Garland Resale Boutique
Best spot for a study session or work meeting: Indaba Coffee
Best place for a first date: Wooden City
Best place to take your out-of-town guests: Numerica Sky Ride
The Best in BID Awards are held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the DSP and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. Leadership and representatives will present accomplishments from 2024 and goals and objectives for 2025 to continue building a dynamic, welcoming and vital Downtown.
DSP'S annual meeting is open to members and ratepayers to attend for $10 and $25 for the public. Networking will begin at 3:30pm with a program at 4:00pm, followed by a social hour with entertainment. The event will be held at nYne Bar & Bistro at 232 W. Sprague Ave, tickets are being sold online via https://downtownspokane.org
