Steve Trabun and Avista: Entrepreneurial Superheroes!

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

We all know that Avista is the utility company for the majority of the homes and businesses in our region. But, did you also know that they support entrepreneurship in major ways in our region, especially through the work of this guy: Steve Trabun!

Steve is a Regional Business Manager for Avista and a large part of his role is to support the entrepreneurial endeavors of the region and the entrepreneurial activity that Avista directly supports.  That includes serving in an advisory role for Startup Spokane, as well as serving in many board roles for organizations such as the Downtown Spokane Partnership, University District Public Development Authority, Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation, Spokane Angel Alliance, Window Dressing, and the Mayor's Small Business Advisory Council. Steve advises and mentors entrepreneurs and also participates in the planning and execution of many ecosystem events including Startup Weekend Spokane and Triangle Venture Expo.

Not only does Steve do so much to support the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, but so does Avista! Avista is a generous donor to many entrepreneurship programs and events including Startup Spokane, the Avista Center for Entrepreneurship at several community colleges within the region, Triangle Venture Expo and many, many more. 

Thank you, Steve and Avista, for the many great works you do within our community to support entrepreneurship and startup activity!