Business Calendar: Aug. 15-Aug. 28

rConnect Networking Event w/Amy Vega, Executive Director of Vanessa Behan: Burbity Workspaces event will feature Amy Vega, executive director of Vanessa Behan, discussing her story of resilience and commitment to community enhancement.

• Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m.
• Burbity Workspace, 2818 N. Sullivan, Spokane Valley
• $15

Lunch and Learn: Apprenticeships – What are they?: Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will host an online event discussing how apprenticeships benefit businesses.

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

Google Workspace for Your Business: Score will host an online event covering Google workspace tools, including drive, forms, sheets, docs, slides, and sites.

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

Intro to Marketing: My Tech Academy will host an online workshop discussing the fundamentals of marketing, including market research, branding, and advertising.

• Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Redesigning Your Website – Key Considerations: Score webinar will cover recent trends in website design for businesses and other organizations.

• Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m.
• Online
• Free

BOMA Membership Luncheon: Building Owners and Managers Association Spokane will host an event that includes a luncheon with local developer panel Dave Black, Jim Frank, and Lucas Holmquist.

• Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• DoubleTree by Hilton, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court, Spokane
• Free for members, $45

Buying or Selling a Business Step-by-Step: Score event, featuring speaker Kris Fuehr, will provide information on how to sell a business or acquire an existing, profitable one. 

• Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m.
• Mode, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
• Free

Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses: Score webinar will cover the federal tax saving strategies that work best for small businesses, including electing S-Corporation with the Internal Revenue Service, maximizing deductions for business use of the home, computing deduction of personal vehicle, and more.

• Thursday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Summer Fiesta NBC Party: Hayden Chamber of Commerce will host a networking lunch at their monthly membership meeting. 

• Thursday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene
• $25

How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile to Boost Your Online Presence: Score webinar will cover how to ensure a business appears on Google search and maps and how to boost online visibility.

• Thursday, Aug. 22, 1-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

2024 Entrepreneurial Summit: The Women’s Business Center Inland Northwest will host five consecutive training seminars to help start, grow, and expand a business.

• Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 
• Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
• $25

How to Exit & Sell your Business for Maximum Value: Score webinar will feature business broker Sally Bergesen discussing the various things to consider when selling a business, from employee buyouts to being acquired.

• Friday, Aug. 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Homebuyer Education Seminar: SNAP event will cover the home buying experience and provide certification upon completion, which can be used for down-payment assistance.

• Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main, Spokane Valley
• Free

Creating Raving Fans for Your Business: ActionCoach Northwest webinar will cover how to grow a business organically and create repeat business.

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

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies: Score webinar will cover product distribution, channel strategies, and pricing for businesses.

• Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Navigating Small Business Lending: Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance will host experts from Numerica Credit Union discussing business loans.

• Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m.
• The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

Breakfast on Roos: West Plains Chamber of Commerce will host their annual networking breakfast at Eastern Washington University. Football coach Aaron Best will share updates from the past year and his outlook for the upcoming season.

• Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
• Roos Field, 1136 Washington, Cheney
• $40 for members, $50 for others

Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners: The Score webinar will cover how to report and pay taxes timely. Both federal and local taxes will be discussed.

• Wednesday, Aug. 28, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Membership Outreach Committee: The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber will host a networking event for current and future members.

• Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• 105 N. First, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

After 5 Networking: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event with BBQ, cornhole, and fire tables.

• Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Revel, 16807 E. Mission, Spokane Valley
• Free

Conferences

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

• Aug. 28-29
• Spokane Convention Center
• Free