Business Calendar: April 25-May 9

Practice Interviewing - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will provide an opportunity to participate in a mock interview and receive professional feedback. 

• Thursday, April 25, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor - Post Falls Office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Networking, Business & Connections: Hayden Chamber of Commerce event will feature Glen Miles, executive director with Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization, discussing comprehensive transportation planning throughout Kootenai County.

• Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene
• $25

Nontraditional Gig Work, Gig Your Way to a Better Life: WorkSource Spokane virtual workshop will explore nontraditional work options and cover how attendees can start their own businesses. 

• Friday, April 26, 2-4 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Bahlr VIP Networking Event: Bahlr Media event will provide networking opportunities.

• Friday, April 26, 6-10 p.m.
• 9529 N. Station, Hayden
• Free for VIP Bahlr Media members, $5 for others 

Entrepreneurship Coaching Session - Spokane: Coachieve event will cover developing sales and marketing strategies, writing a business plan, how to start your own coaching or consulting practice, and more.

• Monday, April 29, 2-3 p.m.
• Online
• $97

State of the City 2024: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will feature Mayor Lisa Brown giving her inaugural state of the city address. 

• Tuesday, April 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $60 for members, $75 for others

The Internship Network: Greater Spokane Incorporated workshop will provide college students an opportunity to learn about workplace culture from mentors in the nonprofit, financial, health care, manufacturing, supply chain, and higher education industries.

• Tuesday, April 30, 4-6 p.m.
• The Osprey, 700 N. Division, Spokane
• Free

8 Practical Skills to Run a Successful Business: Score event will walk attendees through a learning session of practical business skills curated for any small business owner. 

• Wednesday, May 1, 8-8:45 a.m.
• Online
• Free

2024 Performance Evaluations, Disciplinary Action & Termination Webinar: Association of Washington Businesses webinar will teach attendees strategies for conducting meaningful performance evaluations and navigating disciplinary actions and terminations of employee management. 

• Wednesday, May 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Online
• $70 for members, $100 for others

Project of the Year Presentation - ITD's SH-3 Goosehaven Road Widening Project: Women in Transportation Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Chapter event will feature associate engineer and project manager Erica Aamodt, discussing the recently completed Idaho Route 3 Goosehaven Road Widening project in ITD District 1. (This is a WTS event. Please revise.)

• Wednesday, May 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• The Hive, Studio E, 2904 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Empower U - Amplify Your Intro!: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific event will provide insights in business fundamentals, financial acumen, business continuity, cybersecurity, and more. 

• Wednesday, May 1, 1-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

North Idaho Business Expo and Career Fair: Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene chambers of commerce business fair will feature over 80 Kootenai County businesses. 

• Wednesday, May 1, 4-7 p.m.
• Kootenai County Fairgrounds - Jacklin Building, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene 
• Free

Health Care Virtual Job Fair: HealthcareX job fair will allow attendees to interview and network in the Spokane Valley area.

• Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Meet the Investor with Robert Pease: Ignite Northwest event will feature Robert Pease, managing director at Bend, Oregon-based Cascade Seed Fund, which specializes in investing in early-stage software companies throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• Thursday, May 2, 11:45-1:15 p.m.
• Ignite Loft, 518 W. Riverside, Spokane
• Free

Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits: Nonprofit Association of Washington webinar will cover a balance sheet, income statement, IRS Form 990, giving, and oversight in hopes to increase basic nonprofit finance knowledge.

• Thursday, May 2, noon-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

North Idaho REI Meeting: Real Estate Investment event will provide networking opportunities in the real estate investing community in North Idaho.

• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene, 3931 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene
• Free

Marketing Strategy for Profit - Business Accelerator Series: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover how to build a highly profitable business using an effective marketing strategy. 

• Friday, May 3, 8:30-10 a.m.
• North Idaho College SBDC, Building 143, 420 N. College Drive, Coeur d'Alene
• Free

From Idea to Reality - Planning Your Business: KJ Designs webinar will cover the basics of business planning, market research, identifying your target audience, and more to turn a business idea into a reality.

• Saturday, May 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Online
• $4.99

Blueprints to Success: Best Practices in Project Management: Spokane Building Owners and Managers Association seminar will provide insights into project management practices. 

• Tuesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $250 for BOMA members, $350 for others

Blueprint to Millions for Real Estate Agents: Club Wealth event will teach how to build a strong foundation, optimize a schedule, and explore lead generation, lead distribution, and other systems to gain real estate success and financial independence. 

• Tuesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.-noon
• The Cove, 510 S. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls
• $197

Startup Adviser: Corporate Responsibility: SP3NW WSU event will feature Mark Odegard, of Spokane-based business management consultancy Measure Meant, discussing why sustainability for startups should be a central part of a business. 

• Wednesday, May 8, noon-1 p.m.
• WSU Innovation Center, 120 N. Pine, Spokane
• Free

WBEC Pacific Industry Day - Health Care Services: Women's Business Enterprise Council Pacific event will provide business owners an opportunity to give corporate reps an elevator pitch on why their product or service can serve the health care industry.

• Wednesday, May 8, 1-4 p.m.
• Online
• $75 for members, $100 for others

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

• Wednesday, May 8, 4-5:30 p.m.
• Nuvodia, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 120, Spokane Valley
• Free for members, $25 for others

CEOtoCEO: A Journey Toward Cultural Humility: CEOtoCEO event will provide an opportunity for business leaders to advance inclusive leadership, enhance emotional intelligence, and more. 

• Thursday, May 9, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
• Centennial Hotel - Skyline Ballroom 303 W. North River Drive, Spokane
• $50

Library Journal Design Institute 2024 Spokane WA: Library Journal event will cover the latest trends in library design through conversations with architects, librarians, and vendors to explore the building, renovation, and retrofitting of spaces.

• Thursday, May 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Spokane Public Library - Central, 906 W. Main, Spokane
• $40

Impacting Spokane's Economy: OneAEC panel will cover how the Spokane region is primed to become an attractive destination for startups and expanding companies in the aerospace and aviation field. 

• Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
• Spokane Convention Center, Room 402AB, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $35 for members, $45 for others

2024 Icons: Spokane Journal of Business event will celebrate the Inland Northwest business pioneers and innovators who shaped the regional economy.

• Thursday, May 9, noon-1:30 p.m.
• Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $45

Shadle Park HS Community Job Fair: Shadle Park High School job fair will provide local businesses an opportunity to meet and hire students for spring and summer work. 

• Thursday, May 9, 1-3 p.m.
• Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash, Spokane
• Free

Events & Conventions

American Fisheries Society - 2024 Washington-British Columbia Chapter Meeting

• April 29-May 2
• The Centennial by Davenport Hotels
• Expected attendance: 300

Washington Festivals & Events Association - 2024 Meeting 

• May 1-5
• The Historic Davenport Hotel
• Expected attendance: 100

Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys - 2024 Spring Training WAPA

• May 6-8
• The Davenport Grand
• Expected attendance: 125

Northwest Archivists Inc. - 2024 Annual Meeting

• May 8-10
• The Historic Davenport
• Expected attendance: 150