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Home » Calendar » Business Calendar: Jan. 15 - Jan. 28

Business Calendar: Jan. 15 - Jan. 28

January 15, 2026
Emily Botter-Hanson

Setting SMART Goals for Your Small Business: SCORE online seminar will cover business strategies and plans for success.

  • Thursday, Jan. 15, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

OneAEC Winter Social: OneAEC event will include a winter clothing drive to give back to the community.

  • Thursday, Jan. 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Fête – A Nectar Co., 120 N. Stevens, Spokane
  • $20 for members, $30 for others

Managing Your Business Financials – Business Accelerator Series: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will teach attendees how to interpret business performance via Profit & Loss Statements.

  • Friday, Jan. 16, 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Homebuyer Education Seminar: Amanda McDonnell will host a seminar to discuss the homebuying process.

  • Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • RealVantage Real Estate, 1311 N. Washington, Ste. A, Spokane
  • Free

Labor Economist Webinar: The 2026 Economic Outlook of Idaho’s Labor Market: Idaho Department of Labor online seminar, hosted by labor economist Sam Wolkenhauer, will present the state's labor market outlook for 2026.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10-11 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Overview & Best Practices of the Interactive Process: Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation online seminar will cover the interactive process of working with employees with disabilities.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

GSI Leadership Series: Strengthen Your Grant Strategy: Greater Spokane Incorporated online seminar, hosted by Staci Nelson, will cover how to position your organization for grant success.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free for members, $25 for others

January Peer Networking: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will welcome new GSI partners and encourage meaningful discussions.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4-6 p.m.
  • Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
  • $15 for members, $25 for others

Journey to Growth – Networking: rConnect event will include networking, a business fair, and opportunities for professional growth.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Ste. 100, Spokane Valley
  • $10+

Spokane FPA January Meeting: FPA of Spokane meeting will include a presentation by economist Grant Forsyth on the regional economic outlook.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Uprise Brewing Co., 617 N. Ash, Spokane
  • Free for members, $25 for others

JumpStart Event: How Money Works: Greater Spokane Incorporated workshop, hosted by Kim Carlson, will provide strategies for gaining control over personal finances.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1-2 p.m.
  • Greater Spokane Incorporated, 801 W. Riverside, Spokane
  • Free

Homebuyer Education Seminar: SNAP seminar will explore major aspects of the homebuying process and down-payment aid.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, Spokane
  • Free

Building a Business Plan That Works: Washington Small Business Development Center online seminar will teach participants how to build practical business plans.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.-noon
  • Online
  • Free

2026 Market Outlook: BECU online seminar will highlight the key themes, trends, and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Nothing But Networking: Spokane Home Builders Association member event will include networking and door prizes.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 3-5:30 p.m.
  • The Tin Roof, 1727 E. Sprague, Spokane
  • Free for members

inSHRM Winter Party: Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management event will include dinner, drinks, and raffle prizes, in addition to networking.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
  • DAA Northwest, 2215 S. Hayford Road, Spokane
  • $45 for members, $50 for others

Office Manager Meeting: Liberty Oral Surgery meeting for local dental office managers will include a roundtable discussion and networking.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Liberty Oral Surgery, 507 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Fraud Detection & Prevention: BECU presentation will discuss fraud protection, common scams, and the impact of credit scores.

  • Thursday, Jan. 22, 6-7 p.m.
  • North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, Spokane
  • Free

Smarter Digital Marketing for Today’s Search-Driven World: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will cover digital marketing and branding.

  • Friday, Jan. 23, 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Taxes on Washington Businesses & Business Owners: SCORE online seminar will guide participants through federal, state, and local taxes that impact businesses.

  • Friday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Online
  • $10

Make That Money with Nina Tulio: The Hair Symposium workshop will explore pricing and services valuation in the beauty industry.

  • Monday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Craft Studio, 1003 E. Trent, Ste. 145, Spokane
  • $199

Cybersecurity Awareness on a Shoestring: Practical Steps for Small Budgets: 501Secure online seminar, through SIMBA, will show how to start a cybersecurity awareness program at an organization.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free for members

After 5 Networking: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will encourage attendees to explore local businesses and make connections.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
  • Garner Hotel, 2327 N. Madison, Liberty Lake
  • Free for members, $25 for others
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