Business Calendar: March 27 - April 11

SpoPro at Wonderground Golf Lounge & Liquor Bar: Spokane Professionals Society will host a networking event with golf simulators and craft cocktails. 

• Thursday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Wonderground Golf Lounge & Liquor Bar, 835 N. Post, Spokane
• $15

Lunch & Learn – Empower Your Employees to Protect Your Business: Hayden Chamber of Commerce will host an event covering how to create cybersecure teams, implement security practices, and protect a business from cyberattacks. 

• Friday, March 28, noon-1 p.m.
• 2818 N. Sullivan Road, 100-1107, Spokane Valley
• Free

How to Come Up with a Great Business Idea – Spokane: Coachieve webinar will cover the qualities of a great business idea, 10 strategies for generating business ideas, how to execute the idea properly, and more.

• Saturday, March 29, 7-8 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Tax and Business Basics for Small Business: The Idaho State Tax Commission webinar will cover Idaho tax permits, employer requirements, Idaho sales tax, income tax withholding for Idaho employees, and more.

• Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m.-noon
• Online
• Free

Three Easy Steps to Boost Your Sales Appointments: Score webinar will cover a three-step system designed to grow a company’s sales pipeline.

• Thursday, April 3, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Resume and Practice Interviewing Workshop: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will teach tips and tricks for resumes, give insight on what employers are looking for, aid in building resumes, and more.

• Thursday, April 3, 10-11 a.m.
• Idaho Department of Labor Post Falls, 600 N. Thornton, Post Falls
• Free

Business Brew – Burnout and What to do About it: Business Brew will host Brooke Kiener, dean for the School of Continuing Studies at Whitworth University, discussing three components of burnout—emotional exhaustion, depletion of compassion, and a decreased sense of agency.

• Friday, April 4, 7:30-9 a.m.
• The Hive, 2904 E. Sprague, Spokane
• Free

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

• Friday, April 4, 8:30-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

2025 Weekly Legislative Session Update: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host a zoom session with GSI lobbyist Jim Hedrick discussing updates from Olympia.

• Friday, April 4, 9-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Thrive Together – A Coaches Gathering 2025: Coach Collective will host a networking event for local coaches looking to build a coaching community and gain fresh insights.

• Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• 1900 S. Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake
• $35

CDA Regional Career and Business Expo 2025: Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber will host an event providing businesses the opportunity to showcase job openings, products, and services to the regional workforce and public. 

• Monday, April 7, 4-7 p.m.
• Kootenai County Fairgrounds – Jacklin Building, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Small Town Focused Workshop: Inland Northwest Partners will host its spring meeting featuring Rebecca Undem, a nationally recognized small town community builder and founder of the nonprofit organization Growing Small Towns. The event will also feature a panel of community leaders offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and identify opportunities.

• Wednesday, April 9, 8:30-3 p.m.
• Colfax Golf Club, 2402 Cedar, Colfax
• $50 for members, $70 for others

Spokane Business Mastermind & Networking Event: Network In Action event will feature networking and collaboration opportunities for members and nonmembers. 

• Wednesday, April 9, 3-4:30 p.m.
• Remedy, 3809 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane
• $42

How to Use Google Workspace in Your Business – Tips and Best Practices: Score webinar will explore how to use the Google Workspace software to boost a small business’s efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance collaboration.

• Thursday, April 10, 10-11 a.m.
• Online
• Free

Career Connect Northeast—Career Launch Lunch and Learn: Greater Spokane Incorporated will host an event featuring Genevieve Howard from the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges discussing the Career Launch endorsement process.

• Thursday, April 10, noon-1 p.m.
• Online
• Free

Spokane Community Business Network April Event: Spokane Community Business Network will host a networking event for local businesses and professionals. 

• Thursday, April 10, 11:30-2 p.m.
• Morty’s Tap & Grille, 5517 S. Regal, Spokane
• Free

Managing Your Business Financials: Idaho Small Business Development Center webinar will cover how to use profit and loss statements for business management, how to access and interpret business performance, prepare budgets, and more.

• Friday, April 11, 8:30-10 a.m.
• Online
• Free

2nd Friday ArtWalk: STCU event will showcase artists and musicians at over 18 locations, including galleries, shops, restaurants, and businesses.

• Friday, April 11, 5-8 p.m.
• Downtown Coeur d’Alene
• Free

Conventions & Events

Washington Technology Student Association State Conference

• April 2-5
• Spokane Convention Center
• Expected Attendance: 1,600

Western Institute of Nursing Conference

• April 5-11
• Davenport Grand Hotel
• Expected Attendance: 800

Western States Air Resources Council Spring Business Meeting

• April 8-9
• Davenport Hotel
• Expected Attendance: 60