Business Calendar: Jan. 16 - Jan. 30

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters: WorkSource webinar and in-person event will cover the basics of resumes and cover letters.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, and online
• Free

Success in Business Starts with the Right Numbers: ActionCoach Northwest masterclass will cover profit-and-loss statements and analysis. Lunch will be provided.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21, noon-1:30 p.m.
• ActionCoach Northwest, 5813 E. Fourth, Spokane
• Free

Journey to Growth: Burbity Workspaces event will host the rConnect networking event featuring Joshua Jamerson, who overcame homelessness to become co-founder of Credit Fix Joe.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m.
• Burbity Workspaces, Sullivan Commons, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
• $15

2025 State of Education: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host an inaugural event highlighting the future of learning. The event features a panel of regional superintendents.

• Wednesday, Jan. 22, 9–10:30 a.m.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court
• $45 for members, $60 for others

Unleash Your Awesome: Spokane Public Library will host the monthly networking event Heroic Huddle.

• Wednesday, Jan. 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Spokane Public Library-Shadle Park, 2111 W. Wellesley, Spokane
• Free

2025 Annual Business in Excellence Awards: Hayden Chamber of Commerce event will celebrate the Chamber’s 2024 accomplishments, introduce board members, and present business excellence awards.

• Thursday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Best Western CDA Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene
• $25

Business Bootcamp: Murphy Business & Financial and others will host a workshop for business owners. Multiple businesses and consulting firms will cover ways to grow a business.

• Thursday, Jan. 23, 3:30– 5:30 p.m.
• Red Lion Hotel Templin’s on the River, 414 E. First, Post Falls
• $25

25 People of Influence in 2025: Spokane Journal of Business event will recognize 25 Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area honorees who work to positively influence and improve the quality of life in the Inland Northwest.

• Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Spokane Club, 1000 W. Riverside, Spokane
• $40

Digital Marketing Strategy: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover how to build a profitable business using effective digital marketing.

• Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Online
• Free

The Fear of Money: Life Smart Financial event will cover how to overcome emotional barriers to wealth.

• Sunday, Jan. 26, 8:30-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Spokane Job Fair: JobFairX will host a virtual job and career fair for attendees to connect and interview with employers.

• Monday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Peer Networking: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a networking event for industry professionals.

• Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m.
• Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane
• $15

Develop a Winning Sales Strategy: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover tips on how to become a sales leader.

• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Interviewing Techniques: WorkSource webinar and in-person event will cover the basics of interviewing for jobs.

• Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur, Spokane, and online
• Free

Your Business Journey: SNAP event will cover the basics of starting a business.

• Thursday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m.- noon
• Online
• Free

Build—Shop Class: Innovation Collective Coeur d’Alene event is a class taught by local experts offered to members and their guests covering how to write a book and get published, how to remove your ego from your startup, how to build a real brand in 2025, and how to use artificial intelligence.

• Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-7:45 p.m.
• Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
• Free to members, $40 for guests