The Summit for the Common Good
in Spokane, WA
Relationships are the key to getting good things done — they are a pathway to positive change.
Join 200 Spokane community leaders as bridges are built across divides and we look to build the common good of Spokane at the third annual Summit for Common Good on February 10, 2023 at the Spokane Central Library (906 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201).
The Summit for the Common Good is an event organized by a diverse group of organizations and individuals and facilitated by Together Washington, a nonpartisan, nonreligious, nonprofit organization. The Summit will showcase pairs of people who have successfully crossed divides, built effective relationships, and contributed to the common good.
The Summit’s "pairings" will demonstrate that relationships are the key to making progress and achieving positive solutions. Relationships are the mechanism for positive change; they are nonpartisan; they allow for embracing tensions, crossing boundaries, seeking understanding.
Our event will feature inspiring pairs of people who have successfully overcome divides to benefit the common good. Most agree this is something we certainly need today—leaders who know how to work through differences to benefit all the people of our region.
Pairings include:
- Ben Stuckart, Executive Director - SLIHC and Chris Patterson, Co-Chair - Hello for Good and Community Solutions Advisor for WTB
- With lifelong ties to the Spokane area and a passion to keep Spokane a safe and welcoming place to live, Ben and Chris are experts in their respective fields with crucial key insights to finding long term solutions to the homelessness crisis Spokane is currently facing.
Ben Stuckart (left) and Chris Patterson (right)
- Spokane City Council Members Jonathan Bingle and Betsy Wilkerson
- As elected officials of the Spokane City Council representing constituents across our community, Jonathan and Betsy, while not always having the same viewpoints, have successfully worked together to find innovative solutions to issues facing our Spokane.
Jonathan Bingle (left) and Betsy Wilkerson (right)
- Lance Beck, CEO - Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and Alisha Benson, CEO - Greater Spokane Incorporated
- As the CEO's of the two largest chambers in the greater Spokane community, Lance and Alisha are working towards key partnership opportunities to support and grow and strengthen our community.
Lance Beck (left) and Alisha Benson (right)
In the spirit of being accessible to all, The Summit for the Common Good does not charge for registration. In order to hold this and other events in future, if you are able to make a tax-deductible contribution to help defray costs we would welcome your support. The suggested donation is $50 per registration. Click here to donate.
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Spokane Leadership Team