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Home » Calendar » Business Calendar: Oct. 8 - Oct. 21

Business Calendar: Oct. 8 - Oct. 21

October 8, 2026
Haylee Simpson

Strategic Planning for Small Nonprofits: Score webinar will instruct nonprofits on strategically developing long-term priorities and goals. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 8-11 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

From Message to Money: Smart Marketing for Small Business: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will teach business owners effective marketing strategies.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 8:30-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Financial Basics for New Small Businesses: Score online event will teach financial skills to small business owners.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 1-5 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Sign Off & Show Up: A Remote Workers Mixer: Fuel Coworking networking event will gather remote, hybrid, and freelance workers to build connections.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Fuel Coworking, 809 W. Main, Suite 212, Spokane
  • Free

Networking at Whistle Punk Brewing: Spokane Professionals Society networking event will connect professionals in a casual setting.

  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Whistle Punk Brewing Downtown, 122 S. Monroe, Suite 4007, Spokane
  • $20

Spokane Community Business Network: Spokane Community Business Network event will connect local business owners and professionals in a welcoming environment. 

  • Friday, Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Fieldhouse Pizza & Pub – North Spokane, 4423 W. Wellesley, Spokane
  • Free

Budgeting and Saving for Long-Term Financial Goals: BECU online event will explore strategies to grow money over time. 

  • Friday, Oct. 9, noon-12:45 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Successfully Starting a New Business in WA: Score online event will explore the first steps in starting a business in Washington state.

  • Saturday, Oct. 10, 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Leading Day-to-Day and Face-to-Face: Making Truly Human Leadership Real: Gonzaga University lecture will explore how workplace leaders can show up for others in meaningful ways.

  • Monday, Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Cataldo Hall, 429 E. Boone, Spokane
  • Free

Everything HR – for new and existing businesses: Score webinar will explain strategies for managing HR as a business owner.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Labor economist webinar: Self-employment in Idaho: Idaho Department of Labor will examine self-employment statistics and evaluate trends in Idaho.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-noon.
  • Online
  • Free

Resume Workshop – Virtual: Idaho Department of Labor event will provide guidance on creating resumes for those entering the job market.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Amplifying Women’s Voices: Intentional Leadership: Vin & Yin LLC event will explore holding healthy boundaries and wellness techniques for women in leadership.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4-6 p.m.
  • Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
  • $27

Beyond the Business: Retirement Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Simba event will teach entrepreneurs retirement-planning fundamentals.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5-6 p.m.
  • Spokane Public Library – Central, 906 W. Main, Spokane, or online
  • Free

Resume Workshop and Sharpen Your Interview Skills – Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor event will provide guidance on resume and interview preparation for those entering the job market.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10-11 a.m.
  • Idaho Department of Labor – Post Falls office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
  • Free

Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials: Score webinar will instruct entrepreneurs on what is needed to build a sustainable business. 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8-10 a.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Access Spokane Job & Resource Fair: Spokane Workforce Council event will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with networking and hiring resources for job seekers.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m.
  • CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane
  • Free

Sharpen Your Interview Skills – Virtual: Idaho Department of Labor online workshop will instruct jobseekers on interview preparation.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Whitworth President’s Leadership Forum: Fall 2026: Whitworth University event will bring distinguished speakers and artists from Spokane together to discuss diverse perspectives and ideas. 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7-8 p.m.
  • Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague, Spokane
  • $37-$45 (registration is required)

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

  • Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:45-9 a.m.
  • New Love Coffee – Liberty Lake, 21802 E. Indiana, Suite 102, Liberty Lake
  • Free

How to Start a Business: Score webinar will explain business startup considerations, including questions about legal issues, taxes, insurance, and more.

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

Strategic Cybersecurity Practices: Score webinar will explore strategic cybersecurity governance of business operations within organizations. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 15, noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Ace Your Interview Workshop: Live Local INW event will teach job-seekers interview preparation techniques. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:30-3 p.m.
  • Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook, Spokane
  • Free

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: The Flying Pickle: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce networking event will connect business professionals, community leaders, and potential clients over pickle ball. 

  • Thursday, Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m.
  • The Flying Pickle, 140 N. Beck Road, Post Falls
  • Free (registration is required)

Managing Your Business Financials: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will teach financial management tools to business owners.

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

Developing Your Online Presence: Score webinar will instruct business owners on creating an online marketing presence for small businesses. 

  • Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

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

  • Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30-11 a.m.
  • WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, or online
  • Free

Understanding Wage Theft and Protecting Your Business from Scams: Washington Small Business Development Center online workshop will discuss how businesses can avoid wage theft.

  • Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

How to Build a Simplified, Sensible Marketing Plan: Score webinar will provide step-by-step guidance for building an effective, concise, and actionable marketing plan. 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets, & Cash Flow: Score webinar will teach business owners how to understand, create, and use financial statements. 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Connection Summit – 2026: rConnect networking event will host diverse speakers to discuss business, leadership, and personal growth.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5-8 p.m.
  • Burbity Workspaces – Sullivan Valley Commons, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite. 100, Spokane Valley
  • $15

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

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
  • Free

Become a Facebook Expert: The Latest Tips and Tricks: Score webinar will teach business owners how to utilize Facebook in strategic marketing.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.
  • Online
  • $10

Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding, & More: Score webinar will explore multiple sources of funding for business owners.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free

Creating Realistic Financial Projections for Your Small Business: Score webinar will instruct small business owners on the purpose, components, creation, and use of financial projections. 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
  • Online
  • Free
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