Business Education

The Spokane Chamber's BizStreet is here! Check out some of their great new trainings. For more information and Sales eLearning check out the Chamber calendar.

There are over 120 events going on during Small Business - Check out the special trainings being offered!

SCORE Workshops in Spokane and the Inland NW

SBDC - Small Business Development Centers

•  SBDC-Spokane/ Community Colleges of Spokane  current class schedule 

• Tri-Cities Small Business Development Center Class Schedule for Spring (April-June 2004)

• Other Eastern WA SBDC classes are listed on the Washington State SBDC web site.
  SBDC Classes at North Idaho College Workforce Training Center including online business training courses!

• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) located throughout the Inland NW.

• NxLevel - In-depth Business Planning -

• SBDC Web Links

  • Idaho Small Business Development Centers

  • Eastern Washington Small Business Development Centers

  • Washington State Network SBDC page with links to regional and national SBDCs, and class offerings throughout Washington State

• Regional SBDC Contacts

  • SBDC Spokane

  • North Idaho College

  • Big Bend Community College

  • Lewis-Clark State College

The SBA ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM courses include:

• The Business Plan (in English and Spanish)

• How to Raise Capital for a Small Business 

• How to Start a Small Business

• Self Assessment - Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?

• Building Your Business

• Business Mentoring

• Certification Programs (Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) & Hubzone)

• Small Business Opportunities in Federal Procurement

If you don't have the latest browser, check out these SBA Online Workshops. They are all text-based and work with older systems.

• SBA's On-Line Franchising Workshop
  Helps you decide if franchising is right for you, and what the franchiser can do for you.

• SBA's On-Line Marketing Workshop
  Helps you develop a marketing plan and strategy.

• SBA's On-Line Business Plan Workshop

Online Business and Computer Training is available for a fee through area Small Business Development Centers and Colleges including: North Idaho College, Big Bend Community College

 SBA's Online Women's Business Center offers women information about business principles and practices, management techniques, networking, industry news, market research and technology training, as well as information about the many SBA services and resources available.

  Small Business Tax Seminars - find out what taxes you are responsible for as a small business person in Washington, what taxes you must pay as an employer, or how to report Washington State Excise Taxes.

The International Trade Alliance now offers International Trade Training and Events. See what's scheduled!

The Entrepreneur's Forum of the Great Northwest (EFGN) offers resources, connections and workshops to promote entrepreneurship in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Although their focus is high-tech, their workshops offer an excellent variety of topics for all small businesses. 

Technet, in partnership with SIRTI, has developed a series of Entrepreneurial Boot Camps.  A four-phased progressive series, the Boot Camps are specifically designed to help early-stage companies get the funding they need to grow. Technet business experts are bridging the gap between entrepreneurs and the investment community. For more information visit Technet's Web site.

Higher Education

• WSU - Washington State University, Pullman

• WSU - Washington State University, Tri-Cities

• WSU - Washington State University, Spokane

• EWU - Eastern Washington University

• Whitworth College

• Gonzaga University

• Spokane Community College

Other Educational Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

• Associated Industries, Spokane