Business Calendar: July 18-July 31

Ribbon Cutting at Idaho Central Credit Union - Liberty Lake Branch: Idaho Central Credit Union will host a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at its new Liberty Lake branch.

• Thursday, July 18, 10-11 a.m.
• ICCU, 21398 E. Country Vista Blvd., Liberty Lake
• Free

How to Protect Your Business and Invention Using Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights: Score webinar will cover the federal trademark registration process, the importance of trademarking goods and services, how patents can protect innovative ideas, and more.

• Thursday, July 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Small Business Security Strategies – Cyber and More: Score webinar will cover cyber security, physical security, intellectual property, and more.

• Thursday, July 18, noon-1:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Homebuyer Education Class: Washington state Housing Finance Commission event will cover the process of securing down payment assistance for home ownership.

• Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• The 808 Building, 808 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Mindset of Success: WorkSource Spokane online event will cover ways to develop a growth mindset, overcome challenges, and achieve goals. 

• Monday, July 22, 2-4 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Mode Connect: Mode networking event will provide attendees the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors.

• Tuesday, July 23, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
• Mode, 2110 N. Molter, Liberty Lake
• Free

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters: WorkSource Spokane workshop will teach attendees how to use their resume and cover letter in ways that will attract employers.

• Tuesday, July 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, and online
• Free

Attracting the Right Employees: ActionCoach Northwest presentation will cover how to attract, hire, and retain employees.

• Tuesday, July 23, noon-1:30 p.m.
• ActionCoach Northwest, 5813 E. Fourth, Spokane Valley
• Free

SHBA Candidate Meet & Greet – Scotch & Cigars: Spokane Home Builders and Spokane Realtors will host an evening of scotch, cigars and politics. The event gives attendees the chance to meet candidates and discuss issues facing housing.

• Tuesday, July 23, 4:30-7 p.m.
• Beacon Hill Events and Catering, 4848 E. Valley Spring Road, Spokane
• Event ticket $50, event plus box of cigars $250

Home Selling Simplified: Amplify Real Estate Services event will cover the changing market, how to sell your home at top dollar, seller closing costs and capital gains tax, and more. 

• Tuesday, July 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Spokane Public Library- Shadle Park, 2111 W. Wellesley, Spokane
• Free

Funding Your Business: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will feature business coach, Doug Wolford, who will cover basics of acquiring funding for existing businesses or buying a business.

• Wednesday, July 24, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

2024 State of the City - Spokane Valley: Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Mayor Pam Haley for her third State of the City address. Event includes lunch.

• Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $50

BOMA Spokane July Luncheon with Mayor Lisa Brown: Building Owners and Managers Association Spokane event will include keynote speaker Mayor Lisa Brown, networking opportunities, association updates, and more.

• Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• DoubleTree by Hilton, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
• Free for members, $60 for others

Entrepreneurship Crash Course: Coachieve webinar will cover the essentials of a business plan, how to avoid common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs tend to make, where to get capital, and more.

• Wednesday, July 24, 8-9 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Resume and Practice Interviewing Workshop - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will cover resume writing and interviewing. 

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

 Washington State Fair Housing Class: Washington Real Estate Fair Housing course will teach real estate brokers and managing brokers the historical and societal context of housing discrimination, legal framework intended to prevent housing discrimination, and steps to take to prevent housing discrimination as it relates to the Federal Housing Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

• Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Revel Spokane, 16807 E. Mission, Spokane Valley
• $30

Golf Simulator Soiree: BOMA's Annual Tournament Kick-Off: Building Owners and Managers Association Spokane event will include networking opportunities, golf, and more.

• Thursday, July 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
• The Club at Prairie Falls, 3200 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls
• $25 for members, $30 for others

Tech & Toast: Greater Spokane Postal Customer Council will host the Spokane Postmaster in an event that will cover print marketing and direct mail.

• Monday, July 29, 8-9:30 a.m.
• Progression Credit Union, 2919 E. Mission, Spokane
• $15

Protecting and Growing Your Small to Medium-Sized Business: Score webinar will cover methods to improve payment experiences, protect against fraud, and expand payment methods.

• Tuesday, July 30, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Policy and Pints: Greater Spokane Incorporated will lead a discussion on leveraging data to address homelessness in the Spokane community. Joe Alder, CEO of Family Promise in Spokane and owner of Understanding Poverty, will address obstacles to securing permanent housing.

• Wednesday, July 31, 4-6 p.m.
• Ruby River Hotel, 700 N. Division, Spokane
• $20 for members, $30 for others.