Business Calendar: Feb.15-Feb.29

Maximize Your Job Search - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor event will teach attendees how to look for work and will provide tools to enhance their search. 

• Thursday, Feb. 15, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls Office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Lunch and Learn - Completing an IBR to Get Business Permits: Idaho State Tax Commission event will teach attendees how to access and navigate the Idaho Business Registration application, create an IBR account, and inform attendees of tax permits that may be needed.

• Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

How to Negotiate Without Freaking Out: Score workshop will teach 12 negotiating tips that will provide ways to save money in attendees' business and personal lives.

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

Doing Business with the State: Washington Apex Accelerator event will introduce state contracting, cover how to find upcoming contracting opportunities, where to find additional training, and more.

• Thursday, Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Learn the SEO Basics and Boost Your Website Traffic: Score event will cover the three essential elements to rank high in search engines, step-by-step instructions for picking high-potential keywords, teach how to optimize on-page content for target keywords, and more.

• Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Connect4Lunch: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce event will feature Jacob Bonwell, CEO at Advanced Thermoplastic Composites, discussing "Doing More with Less."

• Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• The Club at Prairie Falls, 3200 N. Spokane, Post Falls
• $25 for members, $30 for others

Small Business Owners Networking: Spokane Club networking event will give small business owners the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals, share business referrals, and exchange insights in a professional setting.

• Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12:30-2 p.m.
• Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
• Free

Coffee and Concepts - Coeur d'Alene: Innovation Collective event will feature networking and brainstorming opportunities among a diverse age range of attendees. 

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d'Alene
• Free

Wake Up With Research: Washington State University event will feature WSU experts, researchers, and scientists sharing their insights regarding addiction, autism, cancer, chronic illness, rural health, neurological disease, and more.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

IITA Step to Success: Smooth Operations: Washington Hospitality Association and International Inbound Travel Association webinar will teach attendees  how to price products, follow operational protocols, and fill off-peak business needs to maintain profitable business during peak and off-peak periods.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 9-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Retirement Income Planning: STCU workshop will cover how to account for inflation, taxes, and other factors to determine savings needs, and inform attendees the details of retirement-savings options.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, noon-1 p.m.
• Online
• Free

WBEC Pacific Industry Day: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific event will allow attendees the opportunity to give corporate representatives a three-minute pitch relating to their manufacturing, fabrication, logistics, maintenance, repair, or operations businesses, products, or services.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1-4 p.m.
• Online
• $75

Your Business Journey: Get Started!: Women's Business Center Inland Northwest event will teach attendees how to create an effective business plan, where to find market research to support attendees' plans, and provide support services.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2-4 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Business Connections: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will cover topics such as champion business, development and Infrastructure, quality of life and community, workforce and education, and health care.

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 7:30-9 a.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $30 for members, $40 for others.

Interviewing Techniques: WorkSource workshop will teach attendees valuable interviewing tips, and provide the opportunity for attendees to practice answering frequently asked interview questions.

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane
• Free

2024 Downtown Spokane Annual Meeting: Downtown Spokane Partnership event will feature regional representations covering Downtown Spokane's accomplishments of 2023 and the goals and objectives for 2024.

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 3:30-6 p.m.
• Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First, Spokane
• Free

rConnect - grow.learn.network: Burbity Workspaces event will give attendees the opportunity to network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various sectors. 

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m.
• Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
• Free

SpoPro at Brick West Brewing Co.: Spokane Professional Society will host a networking event that will provide opportunities to connect with local professionals.

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Brick West Brewing, 1318 W. First, Spokane
• $10 for members, $15 for others

Digital Marketing for Profit - Business Accelerator Series: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will cover digital marketing tools, how to create a business digital marketing plan, how to optimize digital marketing campaigns, and ways to measure return on investment. 

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Ignite 25+5: Ignite Northwest event will celebrate the 25 most innovative emerging companies, plus five to watch in the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint region. 

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
• Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Alley, Spokane
• $30

Business Insurance Basics - What You Need to Know: Score event will cover the different types of business liability insurance and show attendees how to protect assets, income, and personal cash or property.

• Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Business is a Numbers Game, Do You Know Your Own Score?: ActionCoach masterclass will cover business profit-and-loss statements and lead generation and conversion.

• Tuesday, Feb. 27, noon-1:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free

2024 Real Estate Market Forum: Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Research Committee event will cover trends in real estate, construction, and the local economy in Spokane, Kootenai, and Bonner counties. 

• Wednesday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
• Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $70 for advanced tickets, $85 at the door.

New Nonprofit Leader Orientation: Innovia Foundation event will work to orient new leaders in nonprofit organizations to the endowments held at Innovia.

• Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10-11 a.m.
• Innovia Foundation, 818 W. Riverside, Suite 650, Spokane
• Free

Bridging the Investment Gap: Flexible, Forgivable Capital for Spokane: City of Spokane Community & Economic Development Division forum will cover the New Markets Tax Credit Program, a program designed to increase the flow of private-sector capital to businesses, nonprofits, and community facilities.

• Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m.-noon
• Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Room 201, Spokane
• Free

After 5 Networking at YaYa Brewing Co.: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will provide networking opportunities.

• Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
• YaYa Brewing Co., 11712 E. Montgomery Drive, Unit F1-3, Spokane Valley
• Free for members, $25 for others

Wonder Event: Executive Women International Spokane informational event will inform attendees about connections, careers, and communities they can form at EWI Spokane professional network.

• Thursday, Feb. 29, 8-9 a.m.
• My Fresh Basket, 1030 W. Summit Parkway, Spokane
• Free