2025 Spokane Neighborhood Summit

Let's talk Neighborhoods!

The Neighborhood Summit is an opportunity for Spokane neighbors to gather around community identified priorities, learn together, and grow practices in their neighborhood councils.

Local leaders will present topics relative to the needs of Spokane neighborhoods. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with neighbors and be inspired and motivated by the efforts of our local community.

The Summit is FREE and open to any current or aspiring member of a Spokane neighborhood council. This half day event will be full of educational workshops, networking, and resources to take home.

If you are the type of person who loves to learn about new topics, exchange best practices, meet new people, and wants to gain or share the motivation to get involved in your community; then mark your calendars to attend.

Info: Check in will take place from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Please be sure to arrive sometime within the one-hour window to sign in and receive your welcome materials. Don't miss out on the Neighborhood Resource Fair also taking place from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. This portion of the day is optional; however, you will not want to miss out on meeting over 20+ partner organizations, city departments, etc. Learn about what these potential partners have to offer. You may end up inviting them to neighborhood council meeting in the future.

Info: Workshops for session one include the following topics: 1. Stop Screaming into the Void: Learn Communication that Actually Works 2. Working with City Government, City Council and County Commissioners 3. De-escalation and Conflict Management in Public Forums 4. Grant Writing TODAY and An Event that Went Off the Charts. More information about the workshops can be found in the Summit Event Guide (https://my.spokanecity.org/neighborhoods/programs/spokane-neighborhood-summit/). Some sessions have a registration capacity so be sure to register for the Summit as soon as possible.

Info: Workshops for session two include the following topics: 1. Empowering the Next Generation of Neighborhood Leaders 2. Opioid Overdose Prevention & Narcan Administration: Reducing Harm and Saving Lives 3. Majority Rule Sucks - Meeting Facilitation by Consensus Building and
Finding Convergent Solutions 4. Pitch Perfect! Speaking to Your NC’s Accomplishments (pt.1 of 2). More information about the workshops can be found in the Summit Event Guide (https://my.spokanecity.org/neighborhoods/programs/spokane-neighborhood-summit/). Some sessions have a registration capacity so be sure to register for the Summit as soon as possible.

Info: Workshops for session three include the following topics: 1. Pitch Perfect! Speaking to Your NC’s Accomplishments (pt. 2 of 2) 2. Community Food Systems in Beautiful Neighborhoods 3. How to Organize a Community Event 4. Continuous Leadership for Neighborhood Councils. More information about the workshops can be found in the Summit Event Guide (https://my.spokanecity.org/neighborhoods/programs/spokane-neighborhood-summit/). Some sessions have a registration capacity so be sure to register for the Summit as soon as possible.

Host or Publisher Office of Neighborhood Services