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Home » Calendar » Business Calendar: July 16 - July 29, 2026

Business Calendar: July 16 - July 29, 2026

July 16, 2026
Haylee Simpson

Accessing Capital for Small Business: Score online live event will instruct entrepreneurs on how to gather funds to launch a small business. 

  • Thursday, July 16, 8-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Cyber Security for Small Business: Score webinar will teach small business owners the necessary skills to navigate digital tools and identify cyber security threats.

  • Thursday, July 16, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Celebrate Summer with OneAEC: OneAEC event will connect professionals, colleagues, and co-workers over casual discussion and beverages.

  • Thursday, July 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Brick West Brewing Co., 1318 W. First, Spokane
  • $20 for members, $30 for others

Cornhole & Barbecue Networking Event: Spokane Professionals Society networking event will connect local professionals over cornhole, barbecue, and more.

  • Thursday, July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Manito Park, Lower Manito Picnic Shelter, 1702 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
  • $20

CLA Connect Live: CLA Connect Live event will connect laundromat professionals over dinner and drinks. 

  • Thursday, July 16, 5-7 p.m.
  • Tavolàta, 221 N. Wall, Spokane
  • $75

Interviewing Techniques Workshop: WorkSource Spokane workshop will coach job seekers on interview etiquette, questions, and tips. 

  • Friday, July 17, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, or online
  • Free

Judge Student Business Presentations at Washington Business Week: Washington Business Week event will let professional attendees observe and mentor students as they learn industry skills, networking, and entrepreneurship. 

  • Friday, July 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Eastern Washington University, 732 C, Cheney
  • Free

Make Your First Product Night: Design Something Real: Spokane Community College event will let beginner designers create a design, prepare a 3D model, and more.

  • Monday, July 20, 4-7 p.m.
  • Spokane Community College, building 1, room G113, 1810 N. Greene, Spokane
  • Free

Maximizing Your Digital Office: A Local Business Guide to Google: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will train local businesses on Google Workspace.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Connect4Lunch: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce event will connect industry professionals with colleagues and community officials in an outdoor setting.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Q’emlin Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls
  • $25 for members, $30 for others

Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets, & Cash Flow: Score webinar will teach business owners how to understand financial terms and tools to strengthen business management.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Finish Strong: Your Business Exit Plan: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will coach small business owners on how to prepare and execute a business exit. 

  • Wednesday, July 22, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

WorkSource Drop-In Help: Spokane County Library District event will host WorkSource Spokane career coaches to assist with career guidance and support.

  • Wednesday, July 22, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spokane Valley Library, conference room D, 22 N. Herald, Spokane Valley
  • Free

2026 State of the City: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will host Mayor Laura Padden and Deputy Mayor Tim Hattenburg to discuss the city’s collaboration between partners, residents, and businesses.

  • Wednesday, July 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
  • $50

Preparing the Bid Workshop: WA Apex Accelerator webinar will help small businesses understand the government bidding process and connect with government contracting experts.

  • Wednesday, July 22, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Homebuyer Education: SNAP Financial Access event will coach first-time buyers on the process of purchasing a home. 

  • Wednesday, July 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthrone Road, Spokane
  • Free

Elements of an Adequate Proposal: Washington Apex Accelerator webinar will instruct business owners on composing proposals that comply with government contracting requirements.

  • Thursday, July 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Hiring Employees in Today’s Environment: Washington Small Business Development Center webinar will instruct employers on effective hiring techniques, teamwork strategies, and maintaining workplace culture.

  • Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m.-noon
  • Online
  • Free

SBIR and the National Science Foundation: An Overview: Washington Small Business Development Center webinar will discuss the National Science Foundation's SBIR/STTR program and gaining funds for technology startups. 

  • Thursday, July 23, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

BOMA Spokane Golf Tournament Kick Off Networking Event: Spokane Building Owners & Managers Association event will host an annual golf tournament to connect golfers, sponsors, and commercial real estate professionals over drinks and music. 

  • Thursday, July 23, 4-6 p.m.
  • Swing Lounge Downtown, 601 W. Riverside, Spokane
  • $30 for members, $40 for others

Simplify the Homebuying Process: Boeing Employees' Credit Union webinar assists first-time homebuyers in the homebuying process by providing key resources and support. 

  • Thursday, July 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Coffee, Business, Value: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will include business valuation exercises, networking with business owners, and relaxed conversation over coffee. 

  • Friday, July 24, 7:45-9 a.m.
  • First Avenue Coffee, 1011 W. First, suite A, Spokane
  • Free

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop: WorkSource Spokane workshop will teach job search communication techniques and cover letter and resume formats. 

  • Friday, July 24, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, or online
  • Free

LinkedIn Content Made Simple: What to Post and Why: Score webinar will teach business owners the essentials of creating LinkedIn content.

  • Monday, July 27, 8-10 a.m. 
  • Online
  • $10

The Strategic Pivot: Rebuilding Revenue & Resilience When the Rules Change: Washington Apex Accelerator webinar will teach small business owners how to approach government contracting in managing a business.

  • Tuesday, July 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Empower Your Business by Understanding Workers’ Compensation in Washington: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries webinar will instruct business owners on workers’ compensation, managing claims, and exploring L&I resources.

  • Tuesday, July 28, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Peer Networking: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will connect industry professionals and collaborators through discussion over appetizers and drinks.

  • Tuesday, July 28, 4-6 p.m.
  • Uprise Brewing Co., 617 N. Ash, Spokane
  • $15 for partners, $30 for others

WorkSource Drop-In Help: Spokane County Library District event will host career coaches from WorkSource Spokane to assist with career guidance and support.

  • Wednesday, July 29, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spokane Valley Library, conference room D, 22 N. Herald, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Partners in Manufacturing: Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains: Impact Washington webinar will discuss the SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative and connect local organizations with the region’s domestic manufacturers.

  • Wednesday, July 29, 1-2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Building a Formal Business Plan: Score webinar will teach business owners how to write a formal business and financial plan. 

  • Wednesday, July 29, 4-7 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free
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