Business Calendar: May 23-June 6

Celebration of Philanthropy - North Idaho: Idaho Community Foundation event will feature University of Idaho President C. Scott Green as the keynote speaker.

Thursday, May 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hagadone Event Center, 984-986 S. Floating Green Drive, Coeur d'Alene
$60

National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals Spring Symposium and Social: National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals event will provide networking opportunities.

Thursday, May 23, 1-6 p.m.
Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
$50 for members, $75 for others

Ignite Talks with John Bryant: Ignite Northwest event will feature John Bryant, owner of Spokane-based No-Li Brewery, with additional networking opportunities.

Thursday, May 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Ignite Loft, 518 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

ELS Annual Meeting: Emerging Leaders Society event will provide an opportunity to hear from director of Gonzaga University's Center for Lifelong Learning Rachelle Strawther, network, and vote for the next Emerging Leaders Society board of directors.

Thursday, May 23, 5-7 p.m.
Gonzaga University Hemmingson Center, Room 201, 502 E. Boone, Spokane
Free

How to Come Up With a Great Business Idea - Spokane: Coachieve webinar will cover 10 strategies for generating business ideas, common mistakes to avoid when starting a business, and more.

Saturday, May 25, 7-8 p.m.
Online
Free

Overcoming Ageism Hybrid Workshop: WorkSource Spokane workshop will teach attendees how to overcome barriers often associated with age in job search efforts.

Monday, May 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, an online
Free

Executive Connect Leadership Series Event: LaunchPad Inland Northwest event will feature Steve Helmbrecht, president and CEO of Treasury4, exploring the depths of executive leadership.

Tuesday, May 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ignite Loft, 518 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

Food Truck Owners & Entrepreneurs: L&I Requirements: SIMBA workshop will explore regulatory requirements for food truck owners and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.
Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley, Spokane
Free

Summer Job and Internship Fair: Eastern Washington University job fair will provide local businesses an opportunity to meet and hire students.

Wednesday, May 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
EWU - Pence Union Building, 926 Elm, Cheney
Free

2024 Housing and Economic Summit: North Idaho Building Contractors Association event will cover the projected interest rates, how the supply chain affects housing affordability, and more, with insights from National Association of Home Builders executives.

Wednesday, May 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Hagadone Event Center, 984 S. Floating Green Drive, Coeur d'Alene
$85

Facility Tour: Knife River Prestress: American Institute of Architects event will provide an opportunity to tour the newly completed Knife River Prestress facility near Spokane. Networking opportunities will follow the tour.

Wednesday, May 29, 5-6:30 p.m.
Knife River Prestress, 7721 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake
Free

AI Advantage Workshop: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will inform attendees about AI tools that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Thursday, May 30-Friday, May 31, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spokane Catalyst Building, 601 E. Riverside, Spokane
$499

How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business: Score event will enable attendees to define their target audience, set goals for marketing, measure and optimize marketing efforts, and more.

Thursday, May 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
Free

Automation to Boost Your Small Business: Network in Action event will cover ways AI can help grow small businesses through social communications, pipeline management, lead management, invoicing, and more.

Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Online
Free

Technology Virtual Job Fair: TechnologyX job fair will allow attendees to interview and network with numerous employers in the Spokane Valley area.

Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Online
Free

Small Business: How to Launch Successfully: Washington Small Business Development Center webinar will outline steps to launch a new business successfully.

Thursday, May 30, noon-1:30 p.m.
Online
Free

Perk It Up Speed Networking Event - Summer: North Idaho Alliance event will provide opportunities to connect with businesses, nonprofits, volunteer seekers, and entrepreneurs.

Monday, June 3, 9-11 a.m.
Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene
$49

QuickBooks Fundamentals 3 Day Webinar Series: Nonprofit Association of Washington will teach attendees how to use QuickBooks, an accounting software package, for nonprofit organizations.

Tuesday, June 4-Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Online
$109 per day for members, $149 per day for others

Professional Women in Building: Spokane-based interior design studio Katie Getman Design will include a discussion on celebrating and empowering women in construction.

Tuesday, June 4, 3:30-5 p.m.
Emma Rue's, 17 S. Howard, Spokane
Free

Grow Smart for Small Business Owners: Trina Julian workshop will teach attendees how to build a reputation that attracts customers and employees.

Tuesday, June 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
NIBCA, 1928 N. Fourth, Suite A, Coeur d'Alene
$79

Coffee and Concepts - Coeur d'Alene Innovation Den: Innovation Collective event will feature networking and brainstorming opportunities among a diverse age range of attendees.

Wednesday, June 5, 7:30-9 a.m.
Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d'Alene
Free

2024 Accident Prevention & Accident Investigation Plans Webinar: Association of Washington Businesses event will cover the latest developments in accident prevention and accident investigation plans for Washington state employers.

Wednesday, June 5, 11-12:30 p.m.
Online
$70 for members, $100 for others

Small Business Success: SNAP event will cover how to write a business plan, where to find market research information to help planning efforts, what lenders look for in a business application, and more.

Wednesday, June 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. Spokane
Free

How to Create a Successful Strategic Marketing Campaign: Business Brew event will cover how to create a successful strategic marketing campaign.