Employer Webinar: Unemployment Insurance: Idaho Department of Labor webinar will help employers better understand the unemployment insurance program.

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Nonprofit Innovation Summit: Fresh Approaches to Evaluation: Nonprofit Association of Washington virtual summit focuses on evaluating and communicating the impact of nonprofits.

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-noon
• Online
• $20 for members, $40 for others

Dealing with Difficult People: Washington Small Business Development Center webinar will cover why people exhibit difficult behavior and how to respond in a way that lowers tension.

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

Alignable – Main Event + Support our Food Drive: Spokane Alliance event will provide networking opportunities for business owners.

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 5-7:30 p.m.
• Burbity Workspaces at Sullivan Valley Commons, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
• Free

YWCA Fall Impact Tour: YWCA Spokane tour takes guests behind-the-scenes of the nonprofit.

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m.
• YWCA Spokane, 930 N. Monroe, Spokane
• Free (registration required)

Homebuyer Education: SNAP Financial Access event will cover the home purchase process and available resources for first-time homebuyers.

• Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
• Free

What's Your Business Worth?: Paulson Exchange weekly event will focus on how to build or remove barriers to value.

• Friday, Oct. 23, 7:45-9 a.m.
• New Love Coffee, 21802 E. Indiana, Suite 102, Liberty Lake
• Free

Smarter Digital Marketing for Today’s Search-Driven World: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will teach attendees how to make their website the anchor of their online presence, how to adapt to today’s search tools, and more.

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

Interviewing Techniques Workshop: WorkSource Spokane provides interviewing tips and a chance to practice answering frequently asked questions.

• Friday, Oct. 23, 9:30-11 a.m.
• WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, and online
• Free

World Market Grand Opening: World Market grand opening event will celebrate the retailer’s new Spokane Valley location.

• Friday, Oct. 23, 9:45 a.m.-Sunday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
• World Market, 15110 E. Indiana, Spokane Valley
• Free

Building a Formal Business Plan: Score online workshop will give attendees the skills and knowledge to write a detailed business plan.

• Monday, Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m.
• Online
• Free

2026 October General Meeting: National Association of Women in Construction Spokane chapter event includes a tour of the Providence Heart Institute of Spokane.

• Monday, Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Providence Heart Institute of Spokane, 62 W. Seventh, Spokane
• $25 for members, $30 for others, free for first-time attendees

Coffee with SPS: Spokane Public Schools monthly event will allow guests to ask questions and share feedback with district leaders.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8-9 a.m.
• Grant Elementary, 1300 E. Ninth, Spokane
• Free

L&I Essentials for Business Webinar: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries webinar will cover workers’ compensation, quarterly reporting, wage and hour laws, and more.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free

APWA Nonmember Open House: American Public Works Association webinar will cover the benefits and resources available to members.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, noon-12:45 p.m.
• Online
• Free

AI and Security: Protecting Your Information at Home and at Work: Washington Technology Solutions online event will cover what artificial intelligence tools do with the information they are given, risks to be aware of, and more.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Coffee Chat: Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management event will teach guests how to maximize their memberships.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8-9 a.m.
• The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post, Spokane
• Free

Business AfterSchool: Explore Clean Water Careers with Spokane County: Spokane County Water Resources and Jacobs Engineering event will feature hands-on activities, career presentations, and more.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or noon-2 p.m. 
• Spokane County Water Reclamation Center, 1004 N. Freya, Spokane
• Free

Job Search Strategies for Today’s Workplace (Ages 65+) Workshop: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will cover online job search basics, digital literacy, email setup, and more.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits: Nonprofit Association of Washington online workshop will cover basic nonprofit finance knowledge.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3-5 p.m.
• Online
• Free

After 5 Networking: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will offer networking opportunities for business professionals.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission, Spokane Valley
• Free for members, $25 for others

Lunch & Learn: Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber panel discussion will cover governance best practices, fiduciary responsibilities, and more for aspiring or current nonprofit board members and executives.

• Thursday, Oct. 29, 2-5 p.m.
• Hospice of North Idaho, 2290 W. Prairie, Coeur d’Alene
• $25 for members, $50 for others

The State of Women and Children: Women Helping Women Fund event will include a panel discussion to better understand what women and children in Spokane County are facing.

• Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
• $35

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop: WorkSource Spokane event will cover which resume and cover letter formats best display skills to employers.

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

So… You Want to Start a Business: Score webinar will discuss the traits of successful founders, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to test ideas with customers.

• Friday, Oct. 30, 2-3 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Taxes on Washington Businesses and Business Owners: Score webinar will guide attendees through federal, state, and local taxes that impact businesses and personal income.

• Monday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-noon
• Online
• $10

No Tax on Overtime Reporting and Compliance: Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington webinar will focus on provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that change how employers report qualifying overtime pay to employees and the Internal Revenue Service.

• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• $50

Make the Government Your Customer: A Guide to Government Contracting: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will review the free services the Idaho Apex Accelerator provides in support of small businesses selling to the government.

• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

WorkSource Drop-In Help: Spokane County Library District event will feature WorkSource Spokane coaches who can provide career guidance and support.

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

Basic Computer Skills and Maximize Your Job Search: Idaho Department of Labor event will cover how to complete online job applications and create employment documents.

• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Veteran’s Orientation: WorkSource Spokane event will inform attendees about resources and benefits available to veterans through WorkSource and community partners.

• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free