Business Calendar: April 25-May 9

Practice Interviewing - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will provide an opportunity to participate in a mock interview and receive professional feedback.

Thursday, April 25, 10-11 a.m.
Idaho Department of Labor - Post Falls Office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
Free

Networking, Business & Connections: Hayden Chamber of Commerce event will feature Glen Miles, executive director with Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization, discussing comprehensive transportation planning throughout Kootenai County.

Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene
$25

Nontraditional Gig Work, Gig Your Way to a Better Life: WorkSource Spokane virtual workshop will explore nontraditional work options and cover how attendees can start their own businesses.

Friday, April 26, 2-4 p.m.
Online
Free

Bahlr VIP Networking Event: Bahlr Media event will provide networking opportunities.

Friday, April 26, 6-10 p.m.
9529 N. Station, Hayden
Free for VIP Bahlr Media members, $5 for others

Entrepreneurship Coaching Session - Spokane: Coachieve event will cover developing sales and marketing strategies, writing a business plan, how to start your own coaching or consulting practice, and more.

Monday, April 29, 2-3 p.m.
Online
$97

State of the City 2024: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will feature Mayor Lisa Brown giving her inaugural state of the city address.

Tuesday, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
$60 for members, $75 for others

The Internship Network: Greater Spokane Incorporated workshop will provide college students an opportunity to learn about workplace culture from mentors in the nonprofit, financial, health care, manufacturing, supply chain, and higher education industries.

Tuesday, April 30, 4-6 p.m.
The Osprey, 700 N. Division, Spokane
Free

8 Practical Skills to Run a Successful Business: Score event will walk attendees through a learning session of practical business skills curated for any small business owner.

Wednesday, May 1, 8-8:45 a.m.
Online
Free

2024 Performance Evaluations, Disciplinary Action & Termination Webinar: Association of Washington Businesses webinar will teach attendees strategies for conducting meaningful performance evaluations and navigating disciplinary actions and terminations of employee management.

Wednesday, May 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Online
$70 for members, $100 for others

Project of the Year Presentation - ITD's SH-3 Goosehaven Road Widening Project: Women in Transportation Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Chapter event will feature associate engineer and project manager Erica Aamodt, discussing the recently completed Idaho Route 3 Goosehaven Road Widening project in ITD District 1. (This is a WTS event. Please revise.)

Wednesday, May 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Hive, Studio E, 2904 E. Sprague, Spokane
Free

Empower U - Amplify Your Intro!: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific event will provide insights in business fundamentals, financial acumen, business continuity, cybersecurity, and more.

Wednesday, May 1, 1-2 p.m.
Online
Free

North Idaho Business Expo and Career Fair: Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene chambers of commerce business fair will feature over 80 Kootenai County businesses.

Wednesday, May 1, 4-7 p.m.
Kootenai County Fairgrounds - Jacklin Building, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene
Free

Health Care Virtual Job Fair: HealthcareX job fair will allow attendees to interview and network in the Spokane Valley area.

Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Online
Free

Meet the Investor with Robert Pease: Ignite Northwest event will feature Robert Pease, managing director at Bend, Oregon-based Cascade Seed Fund, which specializes in investing in early-stage software companies throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Thursday, May 2, 11:45-1:15 p.m.
Ignite Loft, 518 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits: Nonprofit Association of Washington webinar will cover a balance sheet, income statement, IRS Form 990, giving, and oversight in hopes to increase basic nonprofit finance knowledge.

Thursday, May 2, noon-2 p.m.
Online
Free

North Idaho REI Meeting: Real Estate Investment event will provide networking opportunities in the real estate investing community in North Idaho.

Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene, 3931 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene
Free

Marketing Strategy for Profit - Business Accelerator Series: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover how to build a highly profitable business using an effective marketing strategy.

Friday, May 3, 8:30-10 a.m.
North Idaho College SBDC, Building 143, 420 N. College Drive, Coeur d'Alene
Free

From Idea to Reality - Planning Your Business: KJ Designs webinar will cover the basics of business planning, market research, identifying your target audience, and more to turn a business idea into a reality.

Saturday, May 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Online
$4.99

Blueprints to Success: Best Practices in Project Management: Spokane Building Owners and Managers Association seminar will provide insights into project management practices.

Tuesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
$250 for BOMA members, $350 for others

Blueprint to Millions for Real Estate Agents: Club Wealth event will teach how to build a strong foundation, optimize a schedule, and explore lead generation, lead distribution, and other systems to gain real estate success and financial independence.

Tuesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-noon
The Cove, 510 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
$197

Startup Adviser: Corporate Responsibility: SP3NW WSU event will feature Mark Odegard, of Spokane-based business management consultancy Measure Meant, discussing why sustainability for startups should be a central part of a business.

Wednesday, May 8, noon-1 p.m.
WSU Innovation Center, 120 N. Pine, Spokane
Free

WBEC Pacific Industry Day - Health Care Services: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific event will provide business owners an opportunity to give corporate reps an elevator pitch on why their product or service can serve the health care industry.

Wednesday, May 8, 1-4 p.m.
Online
$75 for members, $100 for others

What's Brewing: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce networking event will feature a 15- to 20-minute presentation from a featured speaker followed by networking and brew and cider from featured brewers.

Wednesday, May 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nuvodia, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 120, Spokane Valley
Free for members, $25 for others

CEOtoCEO: A Journey Toward Cultural Humility: CEOtoCEO event will provide an opportunity for business leaders to advance inclusive leadership, enhance emotional intelligence, and more.

Thursday, May 9, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Centennial Hotel - Skyline Ballroom 303 W. North River Drive, Spokane
$50

Library Journal Design Institute 2024 Spokane WA: Library Journal event will cover the latest trends in library design through conversations with architects, librarians, and vendors to explore the building, renovation, and retrofitting of spaces.

Thursday, May 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spokane Public Library - Central, 906 W. Main, Spokane
$40

Impacting Spokane's Economy: OneAEC panel will cover how the Spokane region is primed to become an attractive destination for startups and expanding companies in the aerospace and aviation field.

Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center, Room 402AB, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
$35 for members, $45 for others

2024 Icons: Spokane Journal of Business event will celebrate the Inland Northwest business pioneers and innovators who shaped the regional economy.

Thursday, May 9, noon-1:30 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
$45

Shadle Park HS Community Job Fair: Shadle Park High School job fair will provide local businesses an opportunity to meet and hire students for spring and summer work.