Business Calendar: May 7, 2026 - May 20, 2026

Coffee & Connect Nonprofit Endowment Meeting: Innovia Foundation will provide updates on its endowment services, as well as a presentation and a panel discussion.

Thursday, May 7, 8:30-11 a.m.
Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
Free

Spokane BizFair: Washington BizFair event will include free resources and technical help for small business owners, as well as educational seminars.

Thursday, May 7, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Washington Small Business Development Center, 4420 E. Eighth, Spokane
Free

IENA Spring Gala 2026: Inland Empire Nurses Association event, featuring Alison Bradywood, will celebrate National Nurses Week with networking and refreshments.

Thursday, May 7, 5-8:30 p.m.
Ruby River Hotel, 700 N. Division, Spokane
$5

A Novel Way to Network: Spokane Professionals Society event will include opportunities to network with fellow professionals.

Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jupiter’s Eye Book Café, 411 W. First, Spokane
$20

Debt Reduction Strategies: BECU online seminar will provide practical tips and strategies for creating debt payoff plans.

Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Online
Free

From Constraint to Clarity: Find Your #1 Blocker & Build Your Path Forward: Bloom Collective event will strategize 90-day plans for women business owners.

Friday, May 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Ste. 100, Spokane Valley
$95

Lead Generation for Real Estate Professionals: Creo Mortgage class will cover how relationship systems develop regular sales.

Friday, May 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Ste. 100, Spokane Valley
Free

Simplify the Homebuying Process: BECU class, featuring William Horlen, will explain the steps of the homebuying process and answer questions about buying a home.

Saturday, May 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
BECU, 916 N. Division, Spokane
Free

IHA Basic Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points: Impact Washington two-day workshop will review food safety hazards and how to strengthen food safety programs.

Monday, May 11-Tuesday, May 12, 8 a.m.-noon
Online
$80

From Google to AI Search: How Local Service Businesses Stay Discoverable: Score online seminar will teach how local businesses can remain discoverable in different search engines.

Monday, May 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
$10

Market Research & Idea Validation Workshop: Score online seminar will explore how conducting market research and understanding customer needs reduces risks.

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

Resume Workshop & Sharpen Your Interview Skills: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will cover skills wanted by employers.

Tuesday, May 12, 10-11 a.m.
Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
Free

Nonprofit Learning Series: How to Get the Grant: Innovia Foundation workshop will cover the basics of grant writing for nonprofit leaders.

Tuesday, May 12, noon-1:30 p.m.
Online
$10

Stay at Work & How to Apply for Reimbursement: Washington state Department of Labor & Industries online seminar will review reimbursement categories, needed documentation, and more.

Tuesday, May 12, 1-2 p.m.
Online
Free

Financial Capabilities: Make Changes with Your Money: WorkSource Spokane two-day workshop will consider financial goals and how to use banks and lending institutions.

Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Online
Free

The Founding Social: The Esthie Social Collective networking event will include open group discussions between fellow estheticians.

Tuesday, May 12, 6-8 p.m.
3803 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
$20

Starting a Business in Idaho: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will explore the steps to becoming a business owner.

Wednesday, May 13, 8-9 a.m.
Online
Free

WorkSource Drop-In Help: WorkSource Spokane drop-in event will provide personalized career guidance and support.

Wednesday, May 13, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald, Spokane Valley
Free

Career & Resource Expo: Spokane Community College event will feature local employers that are hiring or networking.

Wednesday, May 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Green, Spokane
Free

HR & Employment Law: Association of Washington Business online seminar will cover common human resources and employment law topics for small businesses.

Wednesday, May 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
$125 for members, $150 for others

Hiring Event: Idaho Department of Labor hiring event will feature multiple employers conducting on-the-spot interviews.

Wednesday, May 13, noon-3 p.m.
Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front, Coeur d’Alene
Free

Pay Per Click Advertising – Or How Not to Lose Your Shirt on Google: Score online seminar will cover the key aspects of advertising using Google.

Wednesday, May 13, 1-3 p.m.
Online
$10

Building Credit: BECU online seminar will provide advice and actionable steps for building, rebuilding, and improving credit.

Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m.
Online
Free

From Message to Money: Smart Marketing for Small Business: Idaho Small Business Development Center online seminar will cover successful marketing, how to set marketing goals, and more.

Thursday, May 14, 8:30-10 a.m.
Online
Free

How to Launch Your Business Successfully: Washington Small Business Development Center online seminar will outline the steps to successfully launch a business.

Thursday, May 14, noon-1:30 p.m.
Online
Free

Spokane Community Business Network May Event: Spokane Community Business Network event will include networking in a casual setting.

Thursday, May 14, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Rock Bar & Grill, 13921 E. Trent, Spokane Valley
Free

Equal Pay & Opportunities Act: Washington state Department of Labor & Industries online seminar will review the law, employee protections under the law, and more.

Thursday, May 14, 1:30-3 p.m.
Online
Free

Nothing But Networking: Spokane Home Builders Association member event, with College Hill, will host networking over drinks, food, and door prizes.

Thursday, May 14, 3-5:30 p.m.
Interiors Collab, 3707 E. Decatur, Spokane
Free

Alumni Presents: A Conversation with the Spokane Safe & Healthy Task Force: Leadership Spokane event will explore local initiatives being spearheaded by local leaders across sectors.

Thursday, May 14, 4-6 p.m.
Brick West Brewing, 1318 W. First, Spokane
Free

Inside Access: Doing Business with US Bank: Women’s Business Enterprise Council Pacific online seminar will detail how businesses can strengthen financial readiness with U.S. Bank.

Friday, May 15, 10 a.m.-noon
Online
$25

Taxes on Washington Businesses & Business Owners: Score online seminar will review the federal, state, and local taxes that affect business and personal income.

Friday, May 15, 10 a.m.-noon
Online
$10

Successfully Starting a Business in WA: Score online seminar will cover the skills needed to take the first steps in starting a business.

Saturday, May 16, 9-11:30 a.m.
Online
$10

SIMBA Circus: SIMBA event will include performances, refreshments, and a silent auction to support local small businesses.

Saturday, May 16, 6:15-10 p.m.
The Guardian, 1403 N. Washington, Spokane
$60+

Basic Computer Skills & Maximize Your Job Search: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will teach how to search for jobs using computer resources.

Tuesday, May 19, 10-11 a.m.
Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
Free

Basic Needs Fair & Symposium: Eastern Washington University event will feature student and faculty work, a lived-experience panel discussion, and local organizations.

Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pence Union Building, 626 Elm, Cheney
Free

Learn to Grow: rConnect workshop will cover organizational models, financial outcomes, and business functions for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, May 19, 1-3 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
$25

AI-Powered Business Planning: Create a Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours: Score online seminar will show how to write value statements, and how to turn a product or service into a business.

Tuesday, May 19, 1-4 p.m.
Online
Free

Best Practices When Using ASL Interpreters: Idaho Department of Labor online seminar will review the best practices when engaging with American Sign Language interpreters and deaf or hard of hearing employees.

Tuesday, May 19, 2-3 p.m.
Online
Free

Office Manager Meeting: Liberty Oral Surgery event for dental office managers will host discussions and networking.

Tuesday, May 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
Liberty Oral Surgery, 507 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
Free

BOMA Spokane May 2026 Member Luncheon: BOMA Spokane event, featuring Crystal Byers and Ashley Blake, will connect fellow members over lunch.

Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
Free for members, $45 for others

Pitch & Presence: FUEL Coworking workshop will explore how to pitch and present effective proposals.