Business Calendar: May 8- May 22

Spokane Community Business Network - May Event: Spokane Community Business Network will host its monthly networking event.

Thursday, May 8, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub, 4423 W. Wellesley, Spokane
Free

What Calculations Are Property Tax Assessments Based On: Spokane Association of Mortgage Professionals will feature Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis and Spokane County Chief Deputy Assessor Joe Hollenback discussing insights on property-tax assessments.

Monday, May 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Spokane Realtors, 1924 N. Ash, Spokane
Free

Cultivating Customer Loyalty for your Business Masterclass: ActionCOACH Northwest will host an event discussing how to leverage the power of word-of-mouth marketing and customer loyalty to drive sustainable growth.

Tuesday, May 13, noon-1:30 p.m.
ActionCOACH Northwest, 5813 E. Fourth, Spokane, and online
Free

GSI Peer Networking at the Centennial Hotel: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a networking event.

Tuesday, May 13, 4-6 p.m.
Centennial Hotel by Davenport Bar Patio, 303 W. North River Drive, Spokane
$15

Leading with Strength: Amplifying Women’s Voices event will feature a panel of local female leaders discussing leadership strengths.

Tuesday, May 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Steam Plant Rooftop, 159 S. Lincoln, Spokane
$25

2025 DREAM Business Training Series – Mental Health Awareness and Etiquette: Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation webinar will discuss the basics of mental health awareness and etiquette for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Online
Free

TechConnect 2025 – Spokane: Fisher’s Technology will host a one-day tech show bringing together regional information-technology professionals discussing IT risks facing small- to medium-sized businesses, the power of artificial intelligence in business, leadership and business culture, and the latest technology initiatives shaping the future.

Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub, 159 S. Lincoln, Spokane
$45

Bloopers and Blunders – State Wide Forms Gone Wild: Spokane Real Estate Training class will feature real estate brokers Ken Sax and Steve Freeman discussing essential real estate forms.

Wednesday, May 14, 1-4:30 p.m.
799 S. Stevens, Spokane
$25

CDA Machine Learners: Innovation Collective weekly event will cover the latest trends, advancements, and ideas in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Wednesday, May 14, 4-5:30 p.m.
Innovation Collective, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
Free

VEA Vet-Working: Innovation Collective and Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance will host North Idaho’s first vet-working event for veterans and immediate family members to connect, bring together business ideas, and engage in group-led discussions.

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
Innovation Collective, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
Free

Digital Marketing Strategy: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover how to accelerate a brand through digital marketing.

Thursday, May 15, 8:30-10 a.m.
Online
Free

BizFair 2025- Spokane: Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance event will provide free resources and technical assistance to help grow a business, educational seminars with industry experts, representatives from local nonprofits, and representatives from state and federal agencies.

Thursday, May 15, noon-5 p.m.
Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene, Spokane
Free

Capitol Connections – A BOMA Networking Event Supporting BOMA WA PAC: Building Owners and Managers Association will host a networking event.

Thursday, May 15, 3:30-5 p.m.
Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
$100

Legislative Wrap-Up: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will discuss legislative updates that impact the community and local businesses.

Tuesday, May 20, 8:30-10 a.m.
The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
$35 for members, $50 for others

rConnect - Leadership Workshop: Burbity Workspaces and rConnect workshop will cover unlocking leadership potential in a high-impact leadership development workshop.

Tuesday, May 20, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
$50

BOMA Spokane May Membership Luncheon with Mayor Lisa Brown: Building Owners and Managers Association will feature keynote speaker Mayor Lisa Brown.

Wednesday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
Free for members, $65 for others

Jumpstart Event – Cash Management Strategies for 2025 and Beyond: Greater Spokane Incorporated workshop will feature Paul Malen, CFO of Hydrafab Northwest Inc., discussing cash management techniques.

Wednesday, May 21, 2-3 p.m.
Greater Spokane Incorporated, 801 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

How to be a Network Rockstar: Spokane Association for Mortgage Professionals event will feature a guest speaker discussing tips and tricks for networking.

Wednesday, May 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Overbluff Cellars, 304 W. Pacific, Spokane
Free for members, $65 for others

Future of Work & Entrepreneurship in Spokane: Eastern Washington University Business School Speaker Series event will feature Steve Helmbrecht, co-founder, president, and CEO of Treasury4, discussing financial technology.