Live Local INW

Supporting local is in our DNA. Supporting local is a full time sport. We will never use the “ you should buy us because we are local” pitch. When you buy our product you can be confident to know that we diligently sourced ingredients from local farms and spice shops or grew it ourselves in this community. We are not looking to grow at all costs if it means leaving our local retail and restaurant partners behind. We want to grow with the local community that helped build us as people and as this little spicy business. Cheers to the local businesses that have truly made it easy for Elixir and our other small makers to get on your shelves and menus. Cheers to the businesses that are supporting other local businesses like it’s their day job not for clout or agenda or any strings attached. We are big on flavor and big on supporting the small businesses in this town.

This Pride Month, we are raising funds for SIMBA — and every dollar goes directly back into SIMBA programs that help and support the local LGBTQIA2s+ businesses and organizations here in Eastern Washington!

Equity and diversity in our business community are core to SIMBA’s mission. That means actively supporting LGBTQIA2s+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders who have historically been underrepresented or excluded — and making sure they have the resources, tools, and community to thrive.

SIMBA also operates Live Local INW, an online local business directory and marketplace where community members can search for businesses by demographics, including LGBTQIA2s+-owned businesses and LGBTQIA2s+ allies. Donations to SIMBA help support and maintain this important community resource and visibility platform for local businesses across Eastern Washington.

Help us continue showing up for our community this month. Donate through our fundraiser here!

Shoutout to our longtime Live Local INW businesses—we appreciate every one of you.

Check out Live Local INW—so many local, independent businesses to discover. Own an independent business in Eastern Washington? Signing up is free!

Summer is here, and LLINW is FULL of things to do. LLINW has a free event calendar packed with local happenings — festivals, markets, pop-ups, workshops, and more. If you're a small or independent business, listing your events is completely FREE. If you're looking for something fun to do, this is your go-to—all local.

Head to https://hubs.ly/Q04jPTP00 and see what's coming up! 📅

June is HERE and we are packed with things to do!

We are so excited to be tabling at TWO incredible Pride events this month! Come find us at Spokane Pride and Pride in Perry. At Pride in Perry, we're also hosting a Live Local INW market section featuring LLINW businesses and SIMBA members in a prime spot right out front — come say hi and show some love to these amazing local businesses!

And a reminder — Live Local INW is powered by Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance, which means we also bring you workshops, resources, and one-on-one support for small and independent businesses.

Here's what's coming up in June:
SIMBA Business Bites: Starting a Nonprofit in Washington State
Monday, June 8 | 12:00–12:30 p.m.
A quick, free lunch-break session — RSVP for the Zoom link!

Spokane Pride
Saturday, June 13 | 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Spokane
Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04jF8d70 for more information!

SIMBA Member Meetup Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Emma Rue's | 17 S. Howard St., Spokane
SIMBA Members only

Board Basics (Without the Boring Parts): What Every Nonprofit Board Needs to Handle Each Year
Thursday, June 18 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
3rd Floor Classroom | 25 W. Main Ave., Spokane
Free for SIMBA Nonprofit members | $25 for non-members | $5 off for Greater Spokane Progress members
Space is limited — max 2 per org, nonprofit staff/board only, no walk-ins. Each attendee registers separately.

Pride In Perry
Saturday, June 27 | 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Perry District, Spokane​
Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04jDJsJ0 for more information!

You can find all of our events and more by visiting the Live Local INW Event Calendar and SIMBA's Event Calendar — link in bio.

We are OVER THE MOON that the Emerson-Garfield Farmers' Market is kicking off this week! We'll see you at Emerson-Park every Friday 3-7PM through the summer! 🛸🌙

🐮 Flyer design by Hannah Walker

🍏 North Monroe Business District is a proud "Golden Apple Sponsor" of our neighborhood farmers' market. Don't miss Monroe Day at the Market, June 26th!

Summer 2026 event support is partially funded through the City of Spokane - Municipal Government Neighborhood Business Districts Grant, administered by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation ✌️👽

Join MiA and Indicana for an afternoon of food, history, and community! 🌶️🫑

Food has always been more than sustenance. It's a way to connect, to heal, and to build something together. That's the heart of what MiA does, walking alongside survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, helping them find their strength, their voice, and their path forward.

But we can't do it alone! It takes community. It takes connection. It takes people like you showing up. 🙌

🎟️Reserve your spot today: https://miaspokane.networkforgood.com/events/100945-especias-que-unen-spices-that-unite

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