Business Calendar: Jan. 30 - Feb. 12
Building Connections That Count: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest will host a networking event.
- Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30–8:30 a.m.
- Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First, Spokane
- Free
40th Annual Wine Taste and Auction: Hospice of North Idaho will host its annual wine taste and auction fundraiser. Raffle prizes include a trip to London.
- Saturday, Feb. 1, 5-11 p.m.
- The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second, Coeur d’Alene
- $125
Leadership Lights the Way Gala: Leadership Spokane fundraising event will benefit Leadership Spokane through both silent in-person and online auctions.
- Saturday, Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m.
- Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
- $130
Email Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Business Growth: Score webinar will cover strategies to elevate email marketing, including growing subscriber list and developing compelling content.
- Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10–11 a.m.
- Online
- Free
Governor’s Address 2025: Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon with Idaho Gov. Brad Little discussing current and future initiatives.
- Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second, Coeur d’Alene
- $75 for members, $65 for others
Spokane Valley Job Fair: JobFairX will host a virtual job and career fair for attendees to connect and interview with employers.
- Tuesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Online
- Free
Small Business Success I: The Women’s Business Center event will cover an introduction to workshops for small businesses.
- Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
- SNAP, East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone, Spokane
- Free
Health Care Leadership Forum: The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature a panel of regional health care leaders addressing health care topics impacting the community.
- Thursday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
- $40 for members, $50 for others
Marketing Strategy for Profit: Idaho Small Business Development Center event will cover the basics to creating a good foundation for marketing success.
- Friday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
- Online
- Free
Liberty Lake Women in Business Luncheon: Liberty Lake Women in Business will host a networking event for women who want to grow their business and build lasting relationships.
- Monday, Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Mode, 2110 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake
- $25
Tax and Business Basics for Self-Employed: Idaho State Tax Commission webinar will cover Idaho tax permits, Idaho sales tax, the latest in Idaho resources, and information to succeed in being self-employed in Idaho.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 8-11 a.m.
- Online
- Free
Strategies and Tips for Outsourcing for Small Business Owners: Score webinar will cover how to outsource important tasks to freelancers using online platforms, including Fiverr, Upwork, and Guru.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10–11 a.m.
- Online
- Free
Speed Networking: Burbity Workspaces networking event will provide attendees the opportunity to connect with innovators and industry collaborators in an accelerated fashion.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Burbity Workspaces, 2818 N. Sullivan Road, Suite 100, Spokane Valley
- $10
Sip, Sample, & Savor: The Hayden Chamber of Commerce will host its annual networking event Sip, Sample, & Savor. The event includes wine tastings paired with charcuterie.
- Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5-8 p.m.
- Uncorked With Friends, 9443 N. Government Way, Hayden
- $30
Business Mastermind & Networking: Network In Action networking event will provide attendees the opportunity to connect with business owners and decision makers.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Remedy, 3809 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
- $42
Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners: Score webinar will cover bookkeeping basics for small business owners, including setting up a system and accurately tracking income and expenses.
- Thursday, Feb. 13, 10–11 a.m.
- Online
- Free
Your Business Journey: SNAP event will cover the basics of starting a business.
- Thursday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-noon
- Online
- Free
Conventions and Events
- Feb. 4-6
- Spokane Convention Center
- Expected attendance: 5,700