Business Calendar: Dec. 7-Dec. 21
How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money: Score webinar will cover how to set up an inexpensive digital foundation, when and where to make strategic investments, and how to attract customers to attendees' established websites.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m.
Online
Financial Capabilities: Get Empowered to Make Tough Decisions
WorkSource webinar will empower attendees to make informed and smart financial decisions.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Online
Free
BNI Post Falls, Team Grit Holiday Meet & Greet
Business Network International Post Falls event will feature Andy Shepherd, owner of Grow Ignited, discussing Transactional Brilliance: Navigating Ego States for Optimal Communication.
Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Fourth, Post Falls
Free
Intermediate Blueprint Reading
ABC Inland Pacific workshop will teach its attendees how to examine the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of building, calculate the labor and material, and more using blueprints.
Friday, Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m.
ABC Office, 1760 E. Trent, Spokane
$100 for members, $150 for others
Afraid of Public Speaking? Virtual Class to Banish Anxiety and Fears
Speaking Domination training will help attendees improve public speaking ability to become more influential in business and life.
Saturday, Dec. 9, 5-6:30 p.m.
Online
Free
2023 Inland Northwest Innovation Summit
LaunchPad INW event will honor many entrepreneurial organizations in the region, including the winner of the 2023 Most Innovative Company or Organization award.
Monday, Dec. 11, 3-6 p.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
Free
Business Entities: Taxes and Economics
Washington Association of Accounting & Tax Professionals event will provide a comprehensive update and review of tax and economic issues facing small businesses.
Monday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
$275 for members, $300 for others
Connect Kootenai: Community Conversations
Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber event will provide attendees the opportunity to speak on topics such as housing and growth, jobs, the economy, and more in Kootenai County.
Monday, Dec. 11, noon-1 p.m.
Innovative Collective Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
Free
Resume Workshop – Post Falls
Idaho Department of Labor workshop will teach its attendees how to create a resume that suits their needs and meets a future employer’s expectations.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10-11 a.m.
Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls Office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
Free
Ten Things Your Company Must Do in 2024
Mortgage Bankers Association webinar will cover the different strategies for downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, hibernation, and shutdowns, the reasons behind setting business goals for management in 2024, and more.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.
Online
Free for members, $399 for others
Spokane Valley Roadmap to Wealth Building Through Real Estate Investing
The Bowers group virtual event will cover how to understand and harness personal finances in order to supercharge investments.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m.
Online
Free
Health Care Sector Leadership Forum
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will offer insights about the challenges and opportunities in the health care field; networking for professionals in the industry will follow.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
$30 for members, $40 for others
Health Care Virtual Job Fair
HealthcareX will enable attendees to interview and network with numerous employers in the Spokane Valley area.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Online
Free
Startup Advisor: Earned Media and PR
WSU SP3NW event will feature Journal of Business Editor Linn Parish discussing the value of earned media, how news organizations operate and what they value, and how best to tell a company’s story.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, noon- 1 p.m.
WSU innovation Center, 120 N. Pine, Spokane
Free
Employer Guide to Worker’s Rights
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries webinar will cover workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I; a 15-minute Q&A session is to follow the presentation.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Online
Free
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Business Solutions & Networking Group
Network in Action event will provide networking opportunities for like-minded business owners.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3-4:30 p.m.
Remedy, 3809 S. Grand Boulevard, Spokane
Free for members, $25 for others
Legislative Forum
Greater Spokane Inc. event will feature commentary from GSI, GSI’s regional advisory council, and statewide legislative leadership regarding issues the Spokane business community is facing.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4-5 p.m.
The Davenport Hotel Ballroom and Hall of Doges, 10 S. Post, Spokane
$30 for members, $45 for others
Elevating the Conversation
Spokane Journal of Business virtual event will feature Journal Editor Linn Parish discussing an Economic Forecast with Steve Scranton, chief economist at Washington Trust Bank.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4-5 p.m.
Online
Free
Grow Your Business at GrowthClub
GrowthClub event will cover how to create tactful plans for attendees' businesses to improve time management, keep a prioritizing mindset, and effectively use business-related tools.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 9:30-4:30 p.m.
Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main, Spokane, and online.
In person: $120 business owners, $80 employees. Online: $60
Regional Holiday Event & Bootcamp
Symmetry Financial event will give attendees the opportunity to connect with people in the finance industry and gain insights from experts in the field.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 1-9 p.m.
Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
Free
So you want to be a Realtor?
Spokane Real Estate Training event will cover the possibilities, potential expenses, and path to licensure in the real estate profession.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 3-4 p.m.
Keller Williams Spokane, 799 S. Stevens, Spokane
Free
Understanding the DSO Landscape
WEO Media event will cover the evolution of dental support organizations and their various business models, review the DSO investment landscape, and teach attendees how to select a DSO.
Thursday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m.
Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
Free
Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate-Spokane Valley
High-IQ virtual event will cover the Education, Properties, Income, Community system and how it applies to reaching financial goals in real estate.
Saturday, Dec. 16, 7-9 a.m.
Online
Free
How to Master Your Life & Finances
The Mastermind Group webinar will provide strategies to attendees to reach their financial goals, overcome obstacles, and stay on track through the technique of self-mastery and alignment.
Monday, Dec. 18, 5-6 p.m.
Online
Free
Real Estate Investing Masterclass & Networking
Real Estate Investing Community virtual masterclass will provide tips and strategies for success in today’s real estate atmosphere.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5-6 p.m.
Online
Free
Real Estate Investors Meet Up
REI Networking will cover residential real estate investing in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area; networking will follow.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Black Diamond, 9614 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley
Free
Starting Your Own Business After Corporate
Higher House event will teach its attendees how to build a purpose-driven business that aligns with their passions, skills, and talents.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-noon
Online
Free
Career Club Networking #Spokane
Career Club event will provide networking opportunities to local professionals, including those who are in a job transition, looking to grow, or desiring to build their network.
Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4-6 p.m.
Online
Free
