Business Calendar: July 31 - August 13

EWI Wonder Event: Learn more about the Spokane chapter of Executive Women International and network with members.

Thursday, July 31, 8-9 a.m.
My Fresh Basket, 1030 W. Summit Parkway, Spokane
Free

Liberty Lake Business Networking Meeting: Meet and network with fellow professionals to share and gain local market insight.

Thursday, July 31, noon-2 p.m.
MØDE, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
Free

Regus Spokane Valley Open House: Visit the newest Regus workspace in Spokane Valley in an open house setting with tours, raffles, and catering by Outlaw Barbecue.

Thursday, July 31, 1-4 p.m.
12709 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Ste. 300, Spokane Valley
Free

SHBA NEXT Lake CD'A Cruise: Join Spokane Home Builders Association on a cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene for an evening of food, drinks, prizes, and networking.

Friday, August 1, 5:30-9 p.m.
Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises, 115 S. Second, Coeur d’Alene
$75

SNAP Back to School Resource Carnival: SNAP and Community Health Plan of Washington will offer family-friendly activities in addition to resources, vendors, and free school supplies and clothing.

Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mission Park, 1208 E. Mission, Spokane
Free

Water Resource Networking Forum: Conservation Commission-hosted forum for district staff and supervisors will discuss local and statewide water resource issues and more.

Monday, August 4, 1-2 p.m.
Online
Free

Making Your Job Easier with MRSC’s Services: Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington online seminar will familiarize participants with MRSC’s government services and resources.

Tuesday, August 5, 1-2 p.m.
Online
Free

PWB – Profectus Leadership Workshop: Spokane Home Builders Association workshop, hosted by Kendra Wiiest, will cover the basics of leadership and how it affects organizations.

Tuesday, August 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
MØDE, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
$20

Next Generation Think Tank: Join the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce for a discussion about barriers in community engagement among future local leaders.

Wednesday, August 6, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, 105 N. First, Coeur d’Alene
Free

Coffee & Concepts: Join community members and local entrepreneurs to share business and project-centered ideas in a casual setting over coffee.

Wednesday, August 6, 7:30-9 a.m.
The Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
Free

Get Funded – A Guide to SBA, Commercial Loans & Microloans: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar, hosted by North Idaho College, will discuss loan types, lending options, and more.

Wednesday, August 6, 8-9 a.m.
Online
Free

Homebuyer Education Seminar: Banner Bank instructors will explore the home-buying process and issue completion certificates to help attendees apply for down-payment assistance.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
Free

Demystifying AI – Build Confidence & Clarity in the New AI Era: Gonzaga University women-centered online seminar, hosted by Gena Hoxha, will build the basics of artificial intelligence literacy for beginners.

Thursday, August 7, noon-1 p.m.
Online
Free

Selkirk Electric Two-Year Anniversary Shop Party: Join Selkirk Electric & Integration for a company celebration including food, drinks, and giveaways.

Thursday, August 7, 4-6 p.m.
9524 N. Sta, Hayden
Free

Member Mixer – Lakeside Barbecue: Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer and barbecue for new and current members to meet and build connections.

Thursday, August 7, 4-6:30 p.m.
Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, 105 N. First, Coeur d’Alene
$25 for members, $35 for others

North Idaho Real Estate Investor Meetup: Join North Idaho REI for a monthly networking session with investment-minded real estate agents to learn how to optimize real estate assets.

Thursday, August 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
REI Realty, 435 W. Hanley, Spokane
Free

Educators’ Day: Art Salvage will host a community event for local teachers to select free materials, such as paper, fabrics and supplies, for classroom use.

Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Art Salvage, 610 E. North Foothills Drive, Spokane
Free

Make the Case – Crafting a Needs Statement That Demands Attention: Nonprofit Association of Washington online seminar, hosted by GrantStation, will explain how to write persuasive statements of need with proper language.

Monday, August 11, 11-11:45 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m.
Online
Free for members

Liberty Lake Women in Business Luncheon: Monthly luncheon for local women entrepreneurs will include networking opportunities with likeminded business professionals. Lunch included.

Monday, August 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
MØDE, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
$25

SIMBA Board Meeting: Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance will hold a board meeting for its members to discuss relevant topics in Spokane’s business community.

Monday, August 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
TBD
Free for members

Government Action Program: Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Government Action Committee will review the progress and future of local legislation from a business perspective.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 8-9 a.m.
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10808 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley
Free

Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Training of Facilitators: Washington State University workshop, hosted by Jerry Crowshoe, will inform participants of GONA’s core themes and how to apply them in the workplace.

Tuesday, August 12-14, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Health & Education Research Building, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane
$500

Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips & Tricks: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will review the functions of accounting and bookkeeping as well as helpful hints for small businesses.

Tuesday, August 12, 10-11 a.m.
Online
Free

Design Thinking for HR – Innovating People-Centered Solutions: Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management and Gonzaga University online seminar, hosted by Rachelle Strawther, will introduce human-centered approaches to HR problems and solutions.

Tuesday, August 12, noon-1 p.m.
Online
Free

Discussion of Federal Updates: Eastern Washington University’s risk management department will discuss recent federal updates affecting EWU in an informational session.

Tuesday, August 12, noon-1:30 p.m.
Pence Union Building, 926 Elm, Cheney
Free

SCRWRF Public Tour: Visit the Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility for a free tour including an overview of daily operations.

Wednesday, August 13, 8-9:30 a.m.
County Regional Water Reclamation Facility, 1004 N. Freya, Spokane
Free

ED Coffee Hour: Join executive director of Nonprofit Association of Washington Neal Mizushima in discussing current industry setbacks with fellow nonprofit leaders.

Wednesday, August 13, 9-10 a.m.
Online
Free for members

Service Animals 101: Idaho Department of Labor and the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation online seminar will teach employers reasonable accommodations of service animals and the differentiation from emotional support animals.

Wednesday, August 13, noon-1 p.m.
Online
Free

Spokane Business Mastermind & Networking: Growth Collective event will include networking and collaboration to develop strategic business partnerships.