Business Calendar: Sept. 12 - Sept. 25

September 12, 2024

Elevate Your Marketing with Canva - Creating Marketing Graphics Like a Pro: Score webinar will introduce small business owners to affordable tools to create professional marketing graphics. Presenter Patty Ross will demonstrate how Canva can elevate marketing graphics with images, fonts, animated elements, and cutting-edge effects.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
Free

National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics: The Real Estate Academy of Idaho class will provide knowledge of the Realtors Code of Ethics through a team approach. The course is required every three years by the National Association of Realtors.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m.
Century 21 Beutler & Associates, 101 W. North River Drive, Spokane
Free for Tomlinson Family of Companies Agents, $35 for others

How to Not, Not Make Six Figures in Real Estate: The Creative Agents, a local realtor duo at Real Broker, will host an invent with five panelists discussing lending, finances, getting deals, content creation, and social media. Panelists include Brett Shoemaker, Josh Heikilla, Matt Brunner, Jeremy Kitchen, and Jake Beal.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2-5 p.m.
The 808, 808 E. Sprague, Spokane
$10

The Swinerton Foundation 2024 Spokane Cornhole Tournament: The Swinerton Foundation will host a fundraising event for construction education and workforce development programs.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 3:30 p.m.
Spokane Tribe Casino, 14300 U.S.-2, Airway Heights
$50 general admission, with additional sponsorship opportunities

Policy and Pints: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a networking event featuring Karl Otterstrom, chief planning and development officer at Spokane Transit Authority. Otterstrom will discuss future STA plans and the future of mass transit in the community.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 4-6 p.m.
Ruby River Hotel, 700 N. Division, Spokane
$20 for members, $30 for others

Washington BizFair: Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance will host an event for small business owners to learn about free resources and technical assistance to help start or grow a business. The event includes seminars and representatives from state and federal agencies.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague, Spokane
Free

Spalding Auto Parts 90th Anniversary: Spaulding Auto Parts will host a car show in honor of its 90th anniversary. The event will include a raffle benefitting Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery.

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2-6 p.m.
Spaulding Auto Parts, 10708 E. Knox, Spokane
Free

Create Your Roadmap to Success with GrowthCLUB - Your 90-Day Business Goals & Strategy Planning Session: ActionCOACH Northwest event will feature best-selling author Brad Sugars covering a 90-day business plan workshop. Attendees will create a 90-day actionable business plan, take control of goals and organization, and learn profit strategies.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Centerplace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
$199

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Business Owner – Resale, Start-up, or Franchise: Score webinar will feature Jania Bailey, CEO of franchise consulting firm FranNet, discussing key avenues to entrepreneurship, including buying an existing business, investing in a franchise, or creating a business from scratch.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
Free

SCORE’s 60^th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event – Product Pitches: Score online event will showcase small business finalists pitching their products to a panel of expert judges. Registration is to watch and learn from the pitches, not participate in the competition.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1:30-4 p.m.
Online
Free

Homebuying 101: STCU workshop will cover the basics of homebuying. The online event will discuss factors to consider when choosing to rent or buy, how to find the right home, how to make an offer, and what it means to be a homeowner.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6-7 p.m.
Online
Free

Retirement Income Planning: STCU online workshop will cover how to determine savings needs and account for inflation, taxes and other factors of retirement.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 12-1 p.m.
Online
Free

In-Person - Meet the Employers: WorkSource Spokane event will connect attendees with potential employers, including Spherion Staffing, Davenport Hotels, Spokane Public Schools, Amazon, Kodiak Security Services, Community Visions Inc., Chas Health, and more.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1-2:30 p.m.
WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane
Free

Gubernatorial Debate: Association of Washington Business will host its seventh gubernatorial debate in partnership with Greater Spokane Incorporated, featuring candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert. Tickets include a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5-9 p.m.
The Fox Theatre, 1001 W. Sprague, Spokane
$100 for members, $130 for others

Ignite’s Brainstrom + Brew: Ignite will host a networking event to discuss business ideas. Pizza and beverages provided.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ignite Loft, 518 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

rConnect Networking Event: Burbity Workspaces, in conjunction with rConnect, will host Curt Stockwell, owner of Well Dressed Walrus. Stockwell will discuss marketing strategies that drive business growth.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces - Sullivan Valley Commons, 2818 North Sullivan Road, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
$15

Latte Art Throwdown Grand Opening Party: Indaba Coffee will host a grand opening at its new location. The all-day event will include music, activities, a petting zoo, face painting, a gift for the first 100 customers, and more.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Indaba Coffee, 2020 N. Monroe, Spokane
Free

Hello for Good Fall Symposium – The Importance of Regional Approach to Homelessness: hello for good will host former Houston Mayor Annise Parker discussing a regional approach to the use of accountability, structure, and maximizing dollars to assist people in the community.