Invest in the Future of Women and our COmmunity, become a trailblazer

HIKE’s Trailblazer tier is not just sponsorship — it’s stewardship

A HIKE Trailblazers offer forward-thinking organizations the opportunity to co-invest in Spokane’s future by championing a thriving local economy built around women’s innovation, empowerment, and business growth. Trailblazers don’t sit on the sidelines. They are seen, heard, and celebrated as ecosystem builders and changemakers.

Let’s Build the Trail Together →
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Invest in Spokane’s future by championing a thriving local economy built around women’s innovation

Trailblazing organizations are critical to funding and shaping solutions for our community.

Your support directly fuels:

  • Microgrants and reinvestment into women-owned businesses

  • Professional development for career-track women and small business teams

  • Events, leadership labs, pitch competitions, and mentorship pathways

Let’s Build the Trail Together →

The ROI of Real Impact: Why Organizations Partner with HIKE

  • Talent & Brand Alignment

    Visibility as a leading advocate for gender equity and leadership growth — integrated into HIKE events, marketing, PR, and digital ecosystem.

  • Community Investment

    Contribution supports microgrants, mentorship, and reinvestment directly into women-owned businesses across Spokane.

  • Thought Leadership

    Trailblazers are invited to speak, host, or collaborate on HIKE’s leadership content, panels, and publications.

  • Brand Visibility

    Co-branded sponsorship opportunities at summits, workshops, pitch events, and within the online platform (directory, events calendar, newsletter).

  • Strategic Access

    Priority placement in annual summit materials, sponsor recognition in press coverage, and invitations to private investment previews and leadership roundtables. Staff access (seats) into on/offline trainings

  • Data & Insight

    Access to anonymized community insights and user behavior trends to help inform DEI, HR, and workforce strategy.

Let’s Build the Trail Together →

Local Visibility Changes the COmmunity

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73% of Spokane County women (16+) are in the labor force; among moms with kids 6–17, it’s ~80%.

Employment Security Department, 2025

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Nearly 1 in 5 employer firms in Spokane County are women-owned (about 18%). That is 1,977 businesses with at least one paid employee.

U.S Census Bureau, 2022

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46.5% of all businesses in Washington are women-owned (includes employer + non-employer firms).

U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, 2024

Partner with HIKE to invest in Spokane’s women, build trust with tomorrow’s leaders, and shape an economy that works better — for all of us.

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Investing in Women Is a sound investment

This isn’t just data—it’s a map of where we’re headed (and why we need each other to get there).

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90% of women reinvest their income into their families and communities—compared to just 30–40% of men.

Clinton Global Initiative

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21% higher profitability is seen in companies with more women in leadership.

McKinsey & Company

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42% of U.S. businesses are women-owned, generating over $1.9 trillion in annual revenue.

American Express, 2019