Business Calendar: Feb. 27 - March 13

Learn the SEO Basics and Boost Your Website Traffic: SCORE webinar will cover the fundamentals of search engine optimization basics to elevate search engine ranking. 

• Tuesday, March 4, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

WiM Washington – Working Parents Chat: Women in Manufacturing Washington event will share how to find balance between work and family commitments.

• Tuesday, March 4, 11-11:30 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Preserving Ideas, Protecting Impact – Intellectual Property and Nonprofit Law: Nonprofit Association of Washington webinar will cover the basics of intellectual and nonprofit law, including a basic primer of copyrights, trademarks, and intellectual property.

• Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free for members, $20 for others

WAATP Signature Monthly Meeting – Business and Individual Tax Talk Roundtable: Washington Association of Accounting and Tax Professionals event will address complex tax questions for both individuals and business tax returns for the 2024 tax season.

• Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Online
• Free for members, $20 for others

Looking Forward to 2025 – Strategic Planning: Washington Small Business Development Center online class will feature Christy Mastin, an international trade business advisor, discussing cash flow management, human resources, and managing a business.

• Tuesday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Coffee and Concepts: Innovation Collective event will feature networking and brainstorming opportunities among a diverse age range of attendees.

• Wednesday, March 5, 7:30-9 a.m.
• Innovation Den, 418 E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Intro to Business Live Webinar: Washington Center for Women in Business webinar will cover the key elements of business success, the basics of business planning, and how startups can obtain capital.

• Wednesday, March 5, 9-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Future of Work & Entrepreneurship in Spokane: Eastern Washington University Business School Speaker Series will feature Gordon W. Hester, president and CEO of Kiemle Hagood.

• Wednesday, March 5, 5-7 p.m.
• Catalyst Building, 601 E. Riverside, Spokane
• Free

WiM Washington – Mastering Allyship in Your Manufacturing Career: Women in Manufacturing Washington and Greater Spokane Incorporated event will feature Kaitlyn Thornton, a fourth-generation farmer, discussing five strategies that build "allyship" within an organization.

• Thursday, March 6, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Trailhead Golf Course Rotary Room, 22302 E. County Vista Drive, Liberty Lake
• $25 for members, $30 for others

Marketing Strategy for Profit: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will feature business coach David Sims discussing how to build a profitable business by using an effective marketing strategy.

• Thursday, March 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Online
• Free

March INSHRM Meeting: Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management event will feature author and podcast host Blue Stiley discussing how to overcome rejection, failure, and self-doubt. 

• Tuesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• CenterPlace Events Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• $40 for members, $45 for others

Accounting Basics: Washington Small Business Development Center online class will feature Ann Zimmerman, Washington SBDC business adviser, who will cover the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, financial statements, and more. 

• Tuesday, March 11, 1-2 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Spokane Business Mastermind & Networking Event: Network in Action will host a networking event connecting local business owners.

• Wednesday, March 12, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Remedy, 3809 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
• $42

How to Use AI to Grow Your Business: SCORE webinar will cover diverse applications of artificial intelligence, including improving customer service to optimizing marketing strategies.

• Thursday, March 13, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Resume Workshop - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will teach attendees how to highlight their skills through a resume that suits their own needs and employers' needs. 

• Thursday, March 13, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor – Post Falls Office, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

JumpStart Event – Cybersecurity in 2025: Greater Spokane Incorporated event will feature Heather Stratford, founder and CEO of cybersecurity  platform Drip7 Inc., discussing how to navigate and safeguard a business against emerging cybersecurity threats.

• Thursday, March 13, 2-3 p.m.
• Greater Spokane Inc., 801 W. Riverside, Spokane
• Free

Peer Networking at Barrister Winery: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a networking event for industry professionals and collaborators. Registration includes one drink ticket and appetizers.

• Thursday, March 13, 4-6 p.m.
• Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad, Spokane
• $15

Managing Your Business Financials: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will feature Bob Greaton, business coach.

• Thursday, March 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Building Connections that Count: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest will host a breakfast promoting awareness of the nonprofit’s mission.

• Friday, March 14, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
• Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First, Spokane
• Free, $250 table sponsorship for eight guests

NIBCA Home and Garden Show: North Idaho Building Contractors Association event will include networking opportunities and local vendors and businesses showcasing their latest products and services in home design, landscaping, and gardening.

• Friday, March 14, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene
• $7 general admission, $5 with nonperishable food donation