Business Calendar: March 13-March 26

Monthly Coffee Chit Chat: Mamas in Business will host a networking event for business professionals.

• Friday, March 14, 9:15-10:45 a.m.
• Kindred & Co., 851 E. Fourth, Post Falls
• Free

2025 Thriving Communities Summit: Innovia Foundation will host an event and workshop featuring community strategist Doug Griffiths discussing critical steps a community and organization can take to achieve long-term growth and prosperity.

• Monday, March 17, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• The Centennial Hotel, 303 W. North River Drive, Spokane
• $50

Workforce Development Forum: Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors of America forum will cover retention strategies for the construction industry.

• Tuesday, March 18, 9-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Q2 2024 GrowthCLUB: ActionCoach Northwest event will provide attendees the opportunity to create a 90-day actionable business plan, organize for success and growth, and learn proven profit strategies. 

• Tuesday, March 18, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley
• Free for clients, $199 for others

Engage, Grow, Succeed – Effective Social Media Strategies for Businesses: Score webinar will cover content strategy development, strategic planning, optimization, and platform-specific tactics for social media marketing.

• Tuesday, March 18, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

rConnect – Mastermind Connect: Burbity Workspaces event will provide attendees an opportunity to network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from various sectors.

• Tuesday, March 18, 2-4:30 p.m.
• Burbity Workspaces, 2828 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane
• $50

Funding Your Business Panel Discussion: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will feature a panel of local lending experts discussing the basics of business funding.

• Wednesday, March 19, 8-9 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Spokane FPA January Meeting: Spokane Chapter Financial Planning Association networking event will feature financial planner Ben Henry-Moreland, of the Kitces Group, discussing “going deeper on taxes compliantly.” 

• Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Uprise Brewing Co., 617 N. Ash, Spokane
• Free for members, $25 for others.

How to Start and Run a Business that Works for You: Score webinar will cover how to select a business model from independent ventures to franchise opportunities.

• Thursday, March 20, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Member Mixer March Madness: Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber networking event will have food, drinks, and TVs tuned to the March Madness games. 

• Thursday, March 20, 3-5 p.m.
• 105 N. First, Coeur d’Alene
• $25 members, $35 for others

2025 Design Summit: American Institute of Architects Spokane will host its annual design summit featuring keynote speaker Pascale Sablan, New York CEO of architectural and design firm David Adjaye & Associates. The event includes an awards show and happy hour. 

• Thursday, March 20, 3:30-7 p.m.
• Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $15 members, $5 students, $25 for others

Networking Happy Hour: Mamas in Business will host a networking event for business owners.

• Thursday, March 20, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Uncorked With Friends, 9443 N. Government Way, Hayden
• Free

Digital Marketing Strategy: Idaho Small Business Development Center workshop will cover opportunities to accelerate a business brand through digital marketing.

• Thursday, March 20, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Business Finance Basics with the Jasmin Group PLLC: Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance School of Business will host a workshop on small business finances covering financial documents, basic bookkeeping, and taxes.

• Monday, March 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cheney Library, 610 First, Cheney, and online
• Free

Coffee with Spokane Schools: Spokane Public Schools will host an event bringing together leaders and board members to answer questions and share feedback.

• Tuesday, March 25, 8-9 a.m.
• Wilson Elementary, 911 W. 25th, Spokane
• Free

2025 State of the Region – GSI’s Annual Meeting: Greater Spokane Incorporated annual meeting will feature keynote speakers discussing global and local challenges.

• Tuesday, March 25, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Spokane Convention Center Centennial Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane
• $50 for members, $70 for others

How to Create a Landing Page for Your Business – a Step-by-Step Guide: Score webinar will cover how to transform an online presence with high-converting landing pages.

• Tuesday, March 25, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year: The Journal of Business is launching its Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards to recognize organizations, and one individual, that have demonstrated growth, success, and a spirit of innovation.

• Wednesday, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, Spokane
• $40