Spokane Community Business Network August Event: Spokane Community Business Network will host an open-invite networking event over pizza.

• Thursday, Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• David’s Pizza, 803 W. Mallon, Spokane
• Free

Medicare One-on-One Counseling: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors session will provide personalized information about Medicare and answer questions about options.

• Thursday, Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road
• Free

WorkSource Drop-In Help: WorkSource Spokane career coaches will offer personalized guidance and support for jobseekers.

• Friday, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
• Free

Silverwood Family Fun Day: Associated Builders & Contractors Inland Pacific invites employees for a family-friendly day at Silverwood Theme Park.

• Friday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 US-95, Athol
• $85 for adults, $50 for children and seniors

Unity in the Community Multicultural Festival: Annual community multicultural festival will feature a career and education fair in addition to entertainment and vendors.

• Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard, Spokane
• Free

Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction: Live Local INW fundraising event will offer spaghetti and four themed baskets for participants to raffle.

• Saturday, Aug. 16, 4-6 p.m.
• Franklin Park, 302 W. Queen, Spokane
• $10

Evening en Blanc: Project Beauty Share annual fundraiser will include dinner, drinks, raffles, and more to provide local nonprofits with essential hygiene and beauty items for women and families experiencing hardship.

• Sunday, Aug. 17, 5-8:30 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $150+

Workforce Development Forum: Associated General Contractors Inland Northwest Chapter online seminar will cover industry trends, challenges, and solutions within construction.

• Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Labor Economist Webinar – Marginal Labor Force: Idaho Department of Labor online seminar, featuring labor economist Lisa Grigg, will explore overlooked and underutilized populations in the state’s workforce.

• Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

AI Tools for Real Growth: rConnect workshop will simplify the uses of artificial intelligence and provide the tools to incorporate AI into real-world business applications.

• Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
• Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Ste. 100, Spokane Valley
• $50

SHBA Next Council Meeting: Spokane Home Builders Association’s Young Professional Council meeting will allow for industry networking to find areas of interest and concern in the homebuilding industry.

• Tuesday, Aug. 19, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Puebla Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 6915 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley
• Free

Coffee & Concepts: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce meetup will include coffee, networking, and discussions of business trends, projects, and entrepreneurship.

• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7:30-9 a.m.
• The Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Starting a Business in Idaho: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar, hosted by North Idaho College, will cover the process and functions of setting up a business in Idaho.

• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

BOMA Membership Luncheon: Building Owners & Managers Association Spokane monthly luncheon will include networking and speakers discussing industry trends and developments.

• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• TBD
• Free

Leadership Professional Development Workshop: Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges online seminar will explore the characteristics of good leadership, emotional intelligence, and more.

• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Membership Committee Meeting: Spokane Home Builders Association meeting will discuss the growth of association membership, current and upcoming drives, and events.

• Thursday, Aug. 21, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Spokane Home Builders Association, 5813 E. Fourth, Ste. 201
• Free

Elite Agent Playbook Monthly Meetup: Carlson & Co. Real Estate meeting will provide industry strategies for growth.

• Thursday, Aug. 21, 1-2 p.m.
• The 808, 808 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Mindframe – Changing Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions Professional Development Workshop: Washington State Board of Community & Technical Colleges online seminar will cover negativity, fixed and growth mindsets, toxic positivity, and more.

• Thursday, Aug. 21, 1-3 p.m.
• Online
• Free

First-Time Homebuyer Class: Windermere City Group class, sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, will provide home loan advice and resources.

• Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• 1237 W. Summit Parkway, Spokane
• Free

Youth Business Market: Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and AmpUpSkill event will feature local student-run businesses and vendor booths open to the public.

• Saturday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• Free

Cultural Connections Block Party: Visit the North Monroe Business District for an afternoon of diverse connection and celebration including local businesses and nonprofits.

• Saturday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• North Monroe Business District, 3004 N. Monroe, Spokane
• Free

Thriving in Economic Chaos: AgWest Farm Credit online seminar, hosted by Dave Kohl, will examine agriculture domestic and global economics affected by ongoing trade interruptions.

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

No Days Off – Running an Indie Author Business: Writing workshop hosted by Colin Conway will offer an overview of entrepreneurship in the competitive self-publishing industry.

• Tuesday, Aug. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg, Spokane
• Free

Lunch & Learn – Navigating Neurodiversity at Work: Women in Manufacturing Washington Chapter online seminar will discuss focus and collaboration techniques to offset challenges in the workplace faced by neurodivergent workers.

• Tuesday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

OPMA Essentials – From Legal Requirements to Everyday Practice: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington online seminar will review the conditions of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and public notices, comments, and participation.

• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• $45

After 5 Networking: Join Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of networking at Washington Trust Bank. Food from Washington Trust BBQ Wagon and beverages will be included.

• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Washington Trust Bank, 407 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
• Free for members, $25 for others

Career Night: Keller Williams Realty event will include networking and information on career paths in the real estate industry.

• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Keller Williams Realty, 3931 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene
• Free