Spokane, Washington Nurtures Internet Startups With Global Reach

The Spokane-area job picture is still shaky, with unemployment hovering near 10 percent. But in spite of the gloom, several startups are buzzing along, creating dozens of jobs and attracting workers.

They aren’t the only companies that have grown during the recession, of course. But all three opened their doors during the worst economy in generations and have other characteristics in common, including a relatively young workforce and a national customer base.

Brett Noyes, a Gonzaga MBA graduate and business consultant who focuses on local startups, said the success of such companies will help breed further successes.

"We can tell young people they can stay here and not move. We have companies that are doing cool stuff here," Noyes said.

Tom Sowa

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