How to Build Your Personal Brand on a Budget: Score will host a webinar with a featured presenter. The course will cover the elements of personal branding and how to build an authentic brand that resonates with an audience.

• Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

How it All Began with Bruce Hardie: Spokane Real Estate Training will host an event with Bruce Hardie, founder of Keller Williams Spokane. Hardie will share the story of how he started the company in 2000.  A holiday potluck will follow.

• Tuesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Keller Williams Boardroom, 799 S. Stevens, Spokane
• Free

Market Research for Small Businesses: Score will host a webinar covering market research. The online course will cover how to find out what customers want, analyze competitors, and identify new market opportunities using online tools.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Free Homebuying Class: Spokane Public Library will host an informative home-buying class discussing fundamentals of buying a home from start to finish. Attendees will get advice from a licensed real estate agent and have an opportunity to connect with other homebuyers.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Spokane Public Library – Shadle Park, 2111 W. Wellesley, Spokane
• Free

2024 Workforce Summit: Spokane Journal of Business will host its seventh annual Workforce Summit discussing workforce gaps impacting the economy and how the community, educators, and employers can adapt to a changing landscape. 

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Spokane Convention Center – Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $45

Coffee and Concepts: Innovation Collective will host a networking event. 

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:30-9 a.m.
• The Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Small Business Success I: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will cover how to start a small business. The event will explore business resources available through the Women’s Business Center, how to write a business plan, and where to find market research information.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone, Spokane
• Free

2024 Legislative Forum: Greater Spokane Incorporated and STCU will host elected officials to discuss legislation that could impact businesses and the community. GSI’s Regional Advocacy Committee will discuss priority issues for the upcoming Legislative session in Olympia. The event includes beverages and hors d’oeuvres.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4-7 p.m.
• Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $50 for members, $70 for others

Spokane FPA Holiday Party: Spokane Financial Planning Association will host its annual networking event for members and nonmembers. New officials will be elected for the upcoming year. Food and drinks are included. 

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m.
• 24 Taps Burgers & Brews, 825 W. Riverside, Spokane
• Free for members, $25 for others

Small Business Holiday Social: Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance will hold its annual holiday social. Guests will enjoy drinks and appetizers from Feast World Kitchen as they network with small business owners.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m.
• Community Building, 35 W. Main, Spokane
• Free for members, $20 for others

Your Business Journey—Get Started: SNAP will host a webinar on starting a new business. Attendees will learn how to write a business plan, project cash flow, and how to find local services through the Women’s Business Center. 

• Thursday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Finding Partners, Communicating Effectively with International Buyers & Pricing Strategies: The Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington will host an online business webinar. The course will cover exporting, tools to identify buyers, and how to assess partners who align with business goals.

• Thursday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Spokane FPA & WSCPA Luncheon: Spokane Chapter of Financial Planning Association and Washington Society of CPAS will host a luncheon for financial professionals. A panel will lead a conversation on collaboration and supporting mutual clients. 

• Thursday, Dec. 5, noon-2 p.m.
• Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
• Free for members, $25 for others

Finding Your Niche: ActionCoach Northwest event will cover how to define a niche and differentiate a business. The webinar will cover “5 Ways” to identify a unique market, connect with an ideal audience, and boost sales conversations.

• Friday, Dec. 6, noon-1 p.m.
• Online
• Free