Manufacturers continue to be supported in finding solutions to workforce and other issues by a strong network of organizations including the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium ( INWAC ), Idaho Manufacturing Alliance ( IMA ), Coeur d ’ Alene Economic Development Corporation , Greater Spokane Inc ., and Spokane International Airport .
Regional economic development entities are leading the expansion of infrastructure investments that connect air , ground , and rail transportation , provide shovel-ready building sites , and assist companies seeking to grow or re-locate .
Although COVID-19 and the subsequent slowdown in commercial aerospace manufacturing created bumps in the road for the I-90 supply chain , regional companies
have adjusted course and maneuvered effectively to keep driving their businesses forward . OEM ’ s and Tier 1 and Tier 2 organizations seeking suppliers that are skilled , responsive , nimble , fiscally sound , forward thinking , and accessible need to look no further than the I-90 Aerospace Corridor . Companies looking to grow or relocate will find a strong and diverse supplier base , lower cost of living , ample space and infrastructure , and a high quality of living in Eastern Washington , North Idaho , and Montana .
Those wanting to learn more can contact Staci Nelson , Executive Director of INWAC , at ( 509 ) 342-8197 or snelson @ inwac . org or make plans to attend the I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference in Coeur d ’ Alene on May 31-June 1 , 2022--https :// www . i90aerospacecorridor . org /.
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