Events Calendar

Welcome to StartUp Spokane’s community business calendar, your single place to find all business related events here in the Spokane region. Want to add an event? Fill out the form below for staff review. If it’s a good fit, we’ll add it!

	December 2024
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2	3	4 Grit & Grind Grit & Grind December 4, 2024 7:30 am - 8:45 am MØDE 2110 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA Entrepreneurs & Founders, join us at Grit & Grind Join the roundtable and plant a seed or cultivate your big idea. Make connections and discover resources to fuel your inspiration. No guest speakers—just peers sharing and helping each other grow. No need to RSVP—come as you are. Enjoy a cup of coffee, find meaningful conversations, and be part of something you can watch grow. Ample free parking. Host: Kris Fuehr https://lu.ma/cds46fi7 Follow directions to the Pavilion Legislative Forum and Reception Legislative Forum and Reception December 4, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm For more details, visit: https://greaterspokane.org/events-meetings/2024-legislative-forum-and-reception/ • •	5	6 Business Brew Happy Hour Business Brew Happy Hour December 6, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Badass Backyard Brewing, 1415 N Argonne Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99212, USA A few times each year, we switch things up at Business Brew and do a Happy Hour event. We move from the morning to the afternoon, skip the guest, and focus solely on the social aspect of Business Brew. In December, we’ll visit Badass Backyard Brewing. Our visit will fall right in the middle of Badass’s 12 Beers of Christmas, where a new beer is released every day for the first 12 days of December! Email Josh King to RSVP! •	7	8
9	10 Innovation Summit and Holiday Celebration Innovation Summit and Holiday Celebration December 10, 2024 809 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA Join us for the 2024 Innovation Summit presented by LaunchPad INW! The event is on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 4-6:30 PM at Fuel, the new coworking space at 809 West Main Street in downtown Spokane, Washington. This event unites and celebrates the thriving innovation ecosystem in the region. The summit serves as a catalyst for collaboration, idea exchange, and collective action to propel the region's innovation landscape forward. You'll have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, visionaries, and like-minded individuals who are shaping the future. Discover the latest trends, gain insights from inspiring speakers, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. We will share the agenda and participants soon, so for now, please register and secure your spot. There is no charge to attend; benefits of attending include appetizers, a no-host bar (must be 21 with a valid ID), refreshments, networking, and more! Register here! •	11	12 Shoptalk! Paid Social Media 101 Shoptalk! Paid Social Media 101 December 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm TBD https://thewoodshopnw.com/shop-talk/ Paid social media doesn’t have to be intimidating! In this ShopTalk, we’ll walk you through the essentials—from evaluating your business needs to setting up your first campaign. We’ll also cover the pros and cons of different ad platforms, maximizing your budget, and measuring your success. Bring your questions and get ready to tackle paid digital like a pro! RSVP TODAY! •	13	14	15
16	17 Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Small Businesses Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Small Businesses December 17, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, This webinar will help you understand the different loans, grants and other funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the latest funding opportunities available to you, including loans, grants, and alternative financing methods. You'll learn: Different Loan options Grant Opportunities Alternative Funding Strategies Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording. Register here: https://www.score.org/event/loans-grants-and-other-funding-options-small-businesses •	18 Grit & Grind Grit & Grind December 18, 2024 7:30 am - 8:45 am MØDE 2110 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA Entrepreneurs & Founders, join us at Grit & Grind Join the roundtable and plant a seed or cultivate your big idea. Make connections and discover resources to fuel your inspiration. No guest speakers—just peers sharing and helping each other grow. No need to RSVP—come as you are. Enjoy a cup of coffee, find meaningful conversations, and be part of something you can watch grow. Ample free parking. Host: Kris Fuehr https://lu.ma/cds46fi7 Follow directions to the Pavilion •	19 Engineering Change: A Blueprint for Strengthening Women's STEM Entrepreneurship Engineering Change: A Blueprint for Strengthening Women's STEM Entrepreneurship December 19, 2024 8:30 am - 9:30 am Online The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) invites you to a webinar unveiling Engineering Change: A Blueprint for Strengthening Women’s STEM Entrepreneurship – groundbreaking research that digs into the trends, challenges, and opportunities for women-led STEM businesses.This webinar will review the report in a comprehensive examination of women's entrepreneurial engagement in high-growth, high-yield STEM industries. Get registered here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8R3DwqyPTwKOcgNaEkTQ4g#/registration •	20	21	22
23 Escape Corporate: Employee to Entrepreneur - Spokane Escape Corporate: Employee to Entrepreneur - Spokane December 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Are you a corporate executive or corporate employee who wants to escape the rat race and become your own boss? Then you won't want to miss this webinar! You will discover: How to start a business while keeping your paycheck The three essential foundations every new business needs The step-by-step process to smoothly transition from employee to entrepreneur The best type of business to start right now The top mistakes you want to avoid Come discover how you can set your own schedule, work from anywhere in the world, have unlimited upside potential, and do something that actually fulfills you. The presenter helps people start a business that makes a difference, and to have it off the ground and profitable in eight weeks or less (even if they have no idea how to start). He used to be in the Rat Race, working at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Microsoft, but now has the freedom to live anywhere, doing what he loves, and is making more money than ever before. During the training he will share with you the lessons he has learned and the mistakes he has made so you can achieve similar success in less time. This is an online training so you can watch it from anywhere. After you register here on Eventbrite you will receive email reminders with the link to join. Be sure to have a paper and pencil ready since you will want to take a lot of notes. See you on the webinar! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escape-corporate-employee-to-entrepreneur-spokane-tickets-1107308001039 •	24	25	26	27	28	29
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December 17, 2024

Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Small Businesses

December 17, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online
Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, This webinar will help you understand the different loans, grants and other funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner.

In this webinar, our expert presenter will guide you through the latest funding opportunities available to you, including loans, grants, and alternative financing methods.

You'll learn:
- Different Loan options
- Grant Opportunities
- Alternative Funding Strategies
Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

Register here: https://www.score.org/event/loans-grants-and-other-funding-options-small-businesses

December 18, 2024

Grit & Grind

December 18, 2024 7:30 am - 8:45 am
MØDE 2110 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA

Entrepreneurs & Founders, join us at Grit & Grind
Join the roundtable and plant a seed or cultivate your big idea. Make connections and discover resources to fuel your inspiration. No guest speakers—just peers sharing and helping each other grow. No need to RSVP—come as you are. Enjoy a cup of coffee, find meaningful conversations, and be part of something you can watch grow. Ample free parking.
Host: Kris Fuehr

https://lu.ma/cds46fi7 *Follow directions to the Pavilion*

December 19, 2024

Engineering Change: A Blueprint for Strengthening Women's STEM Entrepreneurship

December 19, 2024 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Online

The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) invites you to a webinar unveiling Engineering Change: A Blueprint for Strengthening Women’s STEM Entrepreneurship – groundbreaking research that digs into the trends, challenges, and opportunities for women-led STEM businesses.This webinar will review the report in a comprehensive examination of women's entrepreneurial engagement in high-growth, high-yield STEM industries.

Get registered here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_8R3DwqyPTwKOcgNaEkTQ4g#/registration