Business Calendar: June 6-June 20

Business Showcase: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature exhibitors representing many business sectors, including marketing, financial services, business products and services, health care, employee benefits, higher education, and more. Networking opportunities will be available.

Thursday, June 6, 5:30-8 p.m.
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane
Free

Your Business Journey: Get Started!: SNAP event will cover the business support services available through the Women's Business Center, how to create an effective business plan, where to find market research to support your plan, and more.

Friday, June 7, 9-10 a.m.
Online
$25

Applications - Job Hunter Virtual Workshop: WorkSource Spokane event will teach attendees how to organize and communicate skills and abilities to employers.

Monday, June 10, 1-4 p.m.
Online
Free

Upbeat Breakfast - June 2024: Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce event will feature panelists who are at the forefront of housing advocacy exploring actionable strategies to tackle the housing crisis.

Tuesday, June 11, 7-8:30 a.m.
Coeur d'Alene Resort Conference Rooms, 115 S. Second, Coeur d'Alene
$25 for members, $35 for others

Spokane Career Fair: Career Fair Connection event will connect attendees with top employers in the area of government, sales, retail, education, information technology, engineering, health care, financial services, management, and others.

Tuesday, June 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
Free

Volunteer Showcase: TDS Fiber event will work to connect Spokane nonprofits with volunteers to assist with their missions.

Friday, June 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana, Spokane
Free

Startup Advisor: MedTech Regulatory Pathway: SP3NW event will feature Rick Wynkoop, of Vision28, providing an explanation of FDA's roles in regulating medical devices, defining medical devices, reviewing basics about device classification, and more.

Tuesday, June 11, noon-1 p.m.
WSU Innovation Center, 120 N. Pine, Spokane
Free

2024 D.R.E.A.M. Business Training Series: Debunking Disability: Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation event will explore stereotypes, misperceptions, assumptions regarding people with disabilities, and employment. A Q&A session will follow the presentation,

Wednesday, June 12, 1-2:30 p.m.
Online
Free

WBEC Pacific Industry Day - Finance: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific chapter event will provide attendees the opportunity to give corporate representatives an elevator pitch on a product or service that relates to the finance industry.

Wednesday, June 12, 1-4 p.m.
Online
$75 for members, $100 for others

Business Cash Flow Projections: Your Financial Story: Women's Business Center Inland Northwest event will cover business financing and cash flow projections.

Wednesday, June 12, 2-4 p.m.
Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald Road, Spokane Valley
$25

Elevate & Connect: Business Owner Mastermind & Networking: Network in Action event will cover how attendees can grow their business at NIA through connection and collaboration with people in the business environment.

Wednesday, June 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
Remedy, 3809 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
$37

What's Brewing: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature a 15- to 20-minute presentation from a featured speaker, networking opportunities, and brew and cider from featured brewers.

Wednesday, June 12, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nuvodia, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 120, Spokane Valley
Free for members, $25 for others

Expo Legacy: Past, Present, and Future of Expo '74: American Institute of Architects Spokane panel will feature planners, designers, and others involved with the original Expo '74 and the continuation of the spaces.

Wednesday, June 12, 5-7 p.m.
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, 2316 W. First, Spokane
Free

Fireside Chat: Innovation Collective event will feature a night of trial-and-error storytelling from local entrepreneurs, exceptional citizens, civic leaders, and others.

Wednesday, June 12, 6-8 p.m.
Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d'Alene
Free

How to Start a Business That Lasts - 3 Important Business Lessons: Score event will cover how to find a business niche, develop a fresh perspective on savings and investments, and where to find the support for business growth.

Thursday, June 13, 10-11 a.m.
Online
Free

Shred Day: P1FCU event will provide an opportunity for people to bring up to three boxes of documents to shred for data security..

Friday, June 14, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
P1FCU - Post Falls branch, 3031 E. Mullan, Post Falls
Free

Night Market & Street Fair - 2024: The Wavy Bunch market and street fair will feature the Women's Business Center, student booth spaces for entrepreneurship programs, and many small businesses from the Spokane area.

Friday, June 14, 5-9 p.m.
Catalyst Building parking lot, 508 E. Riverside, Spokane
Free

2024 State of Downtown: Downtown Spokane Partnership program will feature keynote speaker Carol Ross Barney, 2024 Downtown Awards recognitions, and a presentation on the unique position of Spokane's urban core.

Friday, June 14, 8-10:30 a.m.
Spokane Convention Center, Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
$62.50

2024 International Economic Development Council Future Forum: Greater Spokane Incorporated-hosted event will focus on fostering regional innovation and economic transformation and equity in the new economy. Workshops, speakers, and networking opportunities will be available.

Sunday, June 16-Tuesday, June 18, program times vary
The Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
$1,004 for members. $1,185 for others

Career Coaching for Executives over 40: Reinvent Yourself in 30 Days: Torque AI event will teach attendees how to take control of their careers, make changes, and reinvent themselves in 30 days.

Tuesday, June 18, 9-10 a.m.
Online
Free

Connect4Lunch: Post Falls Area Chamber event will spotlight the River City Leadership Academy graduates in a graduation ceremony.

Tuesday, June 18, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Club at Prairie Falls, 3200 N. Spokane, Post Falls
$25 for members, $30 for others

Why Emotional Intelligence Matters: Gonzaga University event will teach how the ability to manage emotions and understand emotions of others in the workplace will enhance leadership capabilities, create a thriving environment, and propel organization towards success.

Tuesday, June 18, 4-5:30 p.m.
Gonzaga University - Hemmingson Center North Ballroom, 702 E. Desmet, Spokane
$30

Sustainability Forum: Uptic Studios event will feature an open dialogue on sustainable practices within the built environment, including a keynote speech by Mark Buehrer, a civil engineer in sustainable design.

Thursday, June 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Uptic Studios, 402 E. Sprague, Spokane
Free

rConnect Networking Event w/ Annamarie, co-owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes: Burbity Workspaces event will feature Annamarie, co-owner of cake bakery Nothing Bundt Cakes covering her entrepreneurial journey, strategies for managing staff effectively, how to ensure smooth product delivery, and more.