This past summer, Spokane County implemented the  related to surface water mitigation infrastructure. Now. If we


 anyone to do that testing.


 


“Sorry, we can’t write insurance for that project. It has too  managing condominiums in downtown Seattle. What was even more unnerving was to be evacuated from my own  loaded my two dogs and two cats into my car to camp at  association that had been fully evacuated. We had luckily just worked with the Board on an emergency contact procedure just for these types of events. Unfortunately, this is not a unique event and each year, we work with our boards on updating emergency plans, even if it is just to 


It was unnerving to be evacuated from my home as it was in the path of a 


My Kingdom for Good Pho!


The good news is that Spokane is like a small big city. Everyone knows each other and being “from Spokane” is a big deal. When someone asks you if you’re “from here.”


They mean, ey mean,


“Were you born in poka


yo bo


Spokane?” Being a new busines owner


business owner from the big city


” Be ng a new r fr


e big cit         


“City folks just don’t get it.” I had to learn new ways to manage associations, new ways to communicate and  talking and a lot more listening. I may be the only PCAM in Spokane, but I also found that the majority of our clients have no idea what that means.


I had to learn new ways to manage associations, new ways to communicate.


I was invited to write this piece comparing the difference between managing associations in Western Washington versus in Eastern Washington. But really, they aren’t that different. I mean, I could go on and on about the lack of  beautiful river. We have wineries, amazing outdoor activities, and funky little places to grab an amazing craft cocktail.


We have wineries, amazing outdoor activities, and funky little places to grab an amazing craft cocktail.


But if you want the best Dim Sum, you must go to the International District in Seattle. If you want the best Pho, try Rose’s in Normandy Park. I have been in Spokane for 


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