Business Calendar: August 14 - August 27

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.