NEPA Monthly Luncheon: Northwest Exit Planning Association monthly luncheon will include networking and feature subject matter experts.

• Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Trailhead Golf Course, 22302 Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake
• $28

Design-Build Procurement Process Workshop: OneAEC workshop will explore the design-build procurement process through presentations, breakout sessions, and hands-on exercises.

• Thursday, Dec. 4, 4-6 p.m.
• Online
• $35 for members

2nd Annual Small Business Holiday Social: Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance event will connect fellow small business owners over drinks and appetizers.

• Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.
• Community Building, 35 W. Main, Spokane
• Free for members, $20 for others

2025 Nonprofit Showcase: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature local nonprofits, share volunteer opportunities, and connect attendees with leaders.

• Friday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Way, Spokane Valley
• Free

WiM Washington Spokane Holiday Party: Women in Manufacturing Washington Chapter party will include a guided shop tour of Spokane Community College’s CNC Technology program.

• Friday, Dec. 5, 2:30-5 p.m.
• Spokane Community College, 1801 N. Greene, Bldg. 28, Spokane
• $10 for members, $15 for others

2025 BOMA Spokane Holiday Gala: BOMA Spokane members-only event will close out the year for Spokane’s commercial real estate community.

• Friday, Dec. 5, 6-10 p.m.
• Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
• $148

Holiday on the Ave in Sprague Union District: Live Local INW event will feature more than 30 businesses, including local shops and eateries.

• Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• 1100-2600 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Online Strategies for Success: Community Engagement: WorkSource online seminar will explore the personal and social rights of individual culture and self-identity in the workplace.

• Monday, Dec. 8-Thursday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

American Red Cross Blood Drive: American Red Cross will hold a blood drive, hosted by Spokane Public Library.

• Monday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Liberty Park Library, 402 S. Pittsburg, Spokane
• Free

ETM 2026 Business Planning Workshop: Elite Transaction Management workshop will teach guests how to build business plans for real estate in 2026.

• Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• The Cove Coworking Space, 510 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
• Free for ETM clients, $50 for eXp agents, $100 for others

December INSHRM Luncheon: Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management luncheon will break down employee social media policies and preparedness.

• Tuesday, Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $40 for members, $45 for others

L&I Essentials for Business Webinar: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries online seminar will cover L&I updates and resources.

• Wednesday, Dec. 10, 3-4:20 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Unified Tip Management for Multi-Concept Hospitality: Washington Hospitality Association online seminar will discuss managing unified tipping across hotels, restaurants, and other venues.

• Thursday, Dec. 11, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Spokane Community Business Network December Event: Spokane Community Business Network meeting will connect local businesses and professionals over lunch hour.

• Thursday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Jack & Dan’s Bar & Grill, 1226 N. Hamilton, Spokane
• Free

Flagship Program Information Session: Leadership Spokane informational session will explore its flagship program to unite local leaders.

• Thursday, Dec. 11, noon-1 p.m.
• Online
• Free

BrrrZAAR: Terrain event will feature local businesses and artists working in the Inland Northwest.

• Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
• River Park Square, 808 W. Main, Spokane
• Free

Know Your Worker Rights: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries online seminar will review wage requirements, hours of work and record-keeping requirements, and more.

• Tuesday, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Starting a Business in Idaho: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will cover the basics of being a business owner, including where to start, how to ensure success, and how to prepare to run a business.

• Wednesday, Dec. 17, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Hiring Event: Idaho Department of Labor event will feature local employers looking to hire jobseekers.

• Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free