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Home » Calendar » Business Calendar: Sept. 24 - Oct. 7

Business Calendar: Sept. 24 - Oct. 7

September 24, 2026
Haylee Simpson

Keys to Successfully Buying a Small Business: Score webinar will discuss finding, negotiating, and successfully acquiring a small business.

  • Thursday, Sept. 24, 10-11 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Adaptive Leadership: Washington Small Business Development Center online event will help leaders navigate different personalities, communication styles, and work preferences in professional environments.

  • Thursday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-noon
  • Online
  • Free

How to Launch Your Business Successfully: Washington Small Business Development Center webinar will teach entrepreneurs the steps to successfully launch a business.

  • Thursday, Sept. 24, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Liberty Business Collaborative: Liberty Business Collaborative networking event will connect local professionals and community leaders.

  • Thursday, Sept. 24, noon-2 p.m.
  • Mode Campus, North Molter Road, Liberty Lake
  • Free

Simplifying the Homebuying Process: BECU webinar will discuss key resources needed to buy a home. 

  • Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Coffee, Business, Value: Paulson Exchange recurring event will feature discussions on business valuations and resources.

  • Friday, Sept. 25, 7:45-9 a.m.
  • Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters, 6630 E. Sprague, Suite A, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Interviewing Techniques Workshop: WorkSource Spokane online workshop will coach jobseekers on interviewing techniques and tailoring resumes.

  • Friday, Sept. 25, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, or online
  • Free

So, You Want a Loan: Score webinar will help entrepreneurs understand the financing options available for startups.

  • Friday, Sept. 25, 2-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Polishing Your Business Idea: Score webinar will provide step-by-step guidance in researching business ideas, the local market, and competition. 

  • Saturday, Sept. 26, 8-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Marketing Strategy: Score webinar will teach business owners marketing methods and tools to maximize customer reach.

  • Saturday, Sept. 26, 10:15-11:45 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Social Media Marketing: Score webinar will instruct business owners on the basics of social media marketing and other marketing strategies.

  • Saturday, Sept. 26, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Coffee with SPS: Spokane Public Schools event will invite community members to an open house with district leaders.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8-9 a.m.
  • Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash, Spokane
  • Free

Communicating with Government Contracting Officials: What Can (and Should) Contractors Really Say and Do?: Washington Apex Accelerator online event will discuss common misunderstandings held by contractors for industry managers and business owners.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free for Washington Apex clients, $85 for others

10 Free Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using: Score online event will explore marketing tools that contribute to business growth.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies: Score online workshop will help small business owners understand costs and pricing fundamentals.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Adulting 101: Finances: Spokane County Library District event will prepare teenagers, young adults, and recent graduates for the workforce.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m.
  • Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane
  • Free (registration is required)

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

  • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Goal Setting and Execution: Score online event will teach entrepreneurs how to overcome common barriers to successfully launch a business.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10-11:15 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

NW Energy Transformation – Planning, Siting, & Permitting: Northwest Environmental Business Council online event will discuss the collective challenges of delivering affordable and clean energy to our community. 

  • Wednesday, Sept. 30, noon-1:15 p.m.
  • Online
  • $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers, 

Borrow Better: Pay Down Debt and Build Better Credit: BECU webinar will explain reducing debts, tracking payments, and improving credit. 

  • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5:30-6 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Business Plans Made Simple: Score online workshop will present a simplified business plan format for business owners. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Leadership Professional Development Workshop: The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges online workshop will instruct professionals on improving leadership skills.

  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Manufacturing Matters: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will celebrate the companies shaping the future of manufacturing at the 2026 Manufacturing Matters Awards Night.

  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m.
  • CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
  • $75

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop: WorkSource Spokane workshop will introduce strategies for tailoring resumes and cover letters.

  • Friday, Oct. 2, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, or online
  • Free

Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses: Score online workshop will teach small business owners federal tax saving strategies.

  • Monday, Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Small Business Requirements & Resources Webinar: Washington State Small Business Liaison Team webinar will teach small business owners Washington state requirements and available resources.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Market Research for Starting a Business: Score online workshop will teach business owners the place of market research in startup and product success.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

When the Public Pushes Back: Turning Distrust into Productive Dialog: The Municipal Research and Services Center webinar will teach local government teams how to navigate conflict with the public.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • $50

Mental Health: Awareness & Support Personal Development Workshop: The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges online event will teach professionals mindfulness techniques and supportive resources in the workplace.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Coffee & Concepts: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce networking event will connect entrepreneurs for discussion on business ideas, plans, and projects.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30-9 a.m.
  • The Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
  • Free

Starting a Business in Idaho: The North Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will educate entrepreneurs on starting a business.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8-9 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Novara Energy Summit 2026: Novara Energy Alliance event will connect leaders, innovators, community stakeholders and more to discuss the region's most pressing energy challenges.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
  • $225 for members, $250 for nonmembers

Networking Know How: Washington Apex Accelerator online event will teach professionals interested in government contracting techniques for networking in the industry.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 9-11 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Basic Computer Skills and Maximize Your Job Search – Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor event will provide training on current technology, job applications, and employment documents.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10-11 a.m.
  • Idaho Department of Labor – Post Falls office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
  • Free
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