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Home » Calendar » Business Calendar: May 22 - June 5

Business Calendar: May 22 - June 5

May 22, 2025
Emily Botter-Hanson

SCC Fall 2025 Hospitality Future Sasquatch Day: Spokane Community College event will review the culinary arts, baking, hospitality, tourism, and event management programs offered this fall.

  • Friday, May 23, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene, Spokane
  • Free

Maker Open Hours in the Lab: Spokane County Library District event will instruct community members how to use 3D printers, Adobe Creative Cloud software, sewing machines, and Project Memory media transfer tools.

  • Friday, May 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, Spokane
  • Free

Coffee with SPS: Spokane Public Schools monthly event will host community members to converse with school leaders over coffee.

  • Tuesday, May 27, 8-9 a.m.
  • Jefferson Elementary School, 123 E. 23rd, Spokane
  • Free

Win-Win Negotiations with Bruce Hardie: The Spokane Real Estate Training event will cover negotiation tactics and approaches, followed by happy hour.

  • Tuesday, May 27, 2-4 p.m.
  • Keller Williams Realty Spokane, 799 S. Stevens, Spokane
  • Free

Innovator Connect – Cybersecurity Meets AI: The New Frontier: LaunchPad INW event will cover current cybersecurity and AI trends and offer opportunities to network with industry leaders.

  • Tuesday, May 27, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Catalyst Building, 601 E. Riverside, Spokane
  • Free

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will review the basics of online security awareness and cyber threat defense.

  • Wednesday, May 28, 8-9 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Summer Job and Internship Fair: Eastern Washington University will feature local and national employers to meet recruiters and offer networking opportunities.

  • Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Pence Union Building, 926 Elm, Cheney
  • Free

A Realtor’s Guide to Magnetic Marketing and Branding: Haven Real Estate Group event will cover successful personal branding strategies for realtors.

  • Wednesday, May 28, 12-3 p.m.
  • Haven Real Estate Group, 304 W. Pacific, Suite 310, Spokane
  • Free

After 5 Networking at YaYa Brewing: Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s After 5 Networking will host an evening to socialize over happy hour-priced beverages.

  • Wednesday, May 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
  • YaYa Brewing Co., 11712 E. Montgomery Drive Unit F1-3, Spokane Valley
  • Free for members, $25 for nonmembers

Managing Financials to Drive Profit for Your Manufacturing Business: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will cover key areas of managing financials to optimize business functions.

  • Thursday, May 29, 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Coffee and Clarity with Morgan Marie: Burbity Workspaces event will provide coffee and discuss how to connect with clients using storytelling techniques.

  • Thursday, May 29, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Sullivan Valley Commons, 2818 N. Sullivan, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
  • $50

Resume and Practice Interviewing Workshop: The Idaho Department of Labor workshop will cover resume creation and offer interview preparation for jobseekers.

  • Thursday, May 29, 10-11 a.m.
  • 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
  • Free

Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: Nonprofit Association of Washington online seminar will review accounting guidance and breakdown common revenue-related challenges for nonprofits.

  • Thursday, May 29, 12-1 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free for members, $20 for nonmembers

2025 State of Downtown: Downtown Spokane Partnership event will connect community members and leaders over an awards ceremony and breakfast.

  • Friday, May 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
  • $65 for members

Scale House Market Grand Opening: Featuring local vendors, Scale House Market will open its Outdoor Market and Mercantile to the public for the first time.

  • Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Scale House Market, 4422 E. 8th, Spokane Valley
  • Free

First Time Home Buyer Class: Washington State Housing Finance Commission-sponsored event will cover the steps to first-time home buying and financial aid. Refreshments included.

  • Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Spokane AI Mixer: Spokane Small Business Podcast mixer will provide opportunities to connect with fellow artificial intelligence enthusiasts over drinks.

  • Saturday, May 31, 6-9 p.m.
  • Steam Plant Restaurant and Brew Pub, 159 S. Lincoln Ste 1, Spokane
  • Free

Video Studio Drop-In: Spokane Public Library event will allow community members to work on and ask questions about video-related projects.

  • Monday, June 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Central Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main, Spokane
  • Free

Principles of Lean Manufacturing for Small and Micro Businesses: Impact Washington event will cover how to improve manufacturing processes to boost productivity and decrease monetary waste in small businesses.

  • Tuesday, June 3, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • BECU, 12111 E. Mission, Spokane Valley
  • $199

Packaging Sustainability – Impacts of Materials: Women in Manufacturing online seminar will cover packaging design and materials in an increasingly environmentally-conscious industry.

  • Tuesday, June 3, 12-1 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Spokane FPA NextGen Gathering: FPA of Spokane event will provide opportunities to network with professionals and gain industry insight through group discussions.

  • Tuesday, June 3, 5-8 p.m.
  • Whitworth University Downtown, 534 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
  • Free

Coffee and Concepts: Innovation Collective biweekly event will invite community members to connect and network over coffee and entrepreneurial discussions.

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

Women in Leadership: Spokane Journal of Business event will discuss common workplace hurdles and increasing women’s representation with community members and local leaders.

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

Business and BBQ – Business Growth Strategies that Actually Work: Profectus Business Consulting event will cover strategies to build business and overcome common growth-related challenges.

  • Wednesday, June 4, 12-1 p.m.
  • Longhorn Barbecue, 7611 W. Sunset Highway, Airway Heights
  • Free

Market Volatility, Tariffs, and Your Retirement: Evergreen Wealth Advisors event will review how to navigate current market unpredictability and tariffs when planning for retirement.

  • Wednesday, June 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • 1102 N. Liberty Lake, Liberty Lake
  • Free

Computer Basics and Job Search Workshop: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will cover the basics of job applications and review the current labor market for jobseekers.

  • Thursday, June 5, 10-11 a.m.
  • 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
  • Free

HR and Payroll Solutions: The Washington Small Business Development Center online seminar will cover human resources and payroll management for growing businesses, including benefits, retirement, and insurance.

  • Thursday, June 5, 1 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Society of Human Resource Management Chapter Meeting: Society of Human Resource Management event will discuss career paths in human resources and current industry-wide trends.

  • Thursday, June 5, 2-3 p.m.
  • Pence Union Building, 926 Elm, Cheney
  • Free

The Business Showcase: The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature exhibitors offering industry-specific services for local businesses.

  • Thursday, June 5, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill, Spokane
  • Free

Burbity Baseball Night at Avista Stadium: Burbity Workspaces will host a group night at the ballpark for Burbity members and guests.

  • Thursday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana, Spokane Valley
  • $13 for members, $15.80 for nonmembers
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