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Bragging Rights

It is one thing to say you're fabulous - it's quite another to have someone else say it for you. More and more writers, photographers, movie and television production companies are discovering that Spokane really IS as good as we've been telling them. Here are just a few (you can click here for even more Spokane news):

Publication	Name and Description	Rank	Year
League of American Bicyclists	Washington - Most Bike Friendly State	#1	2008
America's Promise Alliance	100 Best Communities for Young People	N/A	2008
Country Home Magazine	Best Green Cities	#37	2008
CNNMoney.com	100 Best Places to Live and Launch	#77	2008
Forbes Magazine	Best Places for Business and Careers	#9	2008
Hospital and Health Network	5 local hospitals recognized as part of the nation's "100 Most Wired"	N/A	2007
Forbes Magazine	The Best States For Business	#5	2007
Business Week	20 Best Affordable Suburbs in the West	N/A	2007
Forbes Magazine	Best Places for Business and Careers	#20	2007
America's Promise Alliance	100 Best Communities for Young People	N/A	2007
Expedia's Insider Select	Davenport Hotel and Tower "Best in the World"	#6	2007
Inc. Magazine	Best Midsize Cities for Doing Business	#22	2007
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council	Top Ten Friendliest Policy Environments for Entrepreneurship	#5	2006
Expansion Management	Top Logistics Metros in the Western U.S.	Top 10	2006
National Geographic Adventure Magazine	Top Six US Adventure Cities	N//A	2006
Sporting News	99 Best Sporting Cities	#99	2006
Money Magazine	US Top 10 Real Estate Hot Spots	#9	2006
Inc Magazine	City of Spokane named one of "Hottest Midsize Cities in the US"	#30	2006
The Tax Foundation	States with the most business-friendly tax structure	#13	2006
USA Today	Top 10 Places to Ice Skate	Top 10	2006