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News Release: April library programs for exploring, reading, learning, growing
Spokane, WA | March 20, 2025– Spokane County Library District (SCLD) announces April library events and workshops for all ages, adults, teens, kids, and families. For All AgesThe iNaturalist: City Nature Challenge gives people of all ages a chance to learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take photographs and submit nature sightings, just in time for Earth Day 2025. During the presentation Daughter of Dachau: Sharing the Voice of Her Father, Clarice Wilsey outlines the discovery of her father’s letters
Food donations to Bites and Books at libraries helps turn the page on hunger
Spokane, WA | March 18, 2025 – Spokane County Library District’s (SCLD’s) annual spring food drive has expanded this year to include partnerships with Spokane Public Library (SPL), Liberty Lake Municipal Library, Second Harvest, and KHQ. Together, these organizations are launching a county-wide food drive for the entire month of April, called Bites and Books – Turning the Page on Hunger. Every library in Spokane County will collect non-perishable food. As non-perishable food donations are collected, Second
LOCAL BUSINESS COACH RECEIVES GLOBAL ACCOLADES
Ted Schmidt of ActionCOACH Northwest recognized by ActionCOACH International as #1 Coach globally Spokane, WA, [February 2025] – The Spokane business community is celebrating a remarkable achievement as Ted Schmidt has been recognized by ActionCOACH International as the #1 Coach globally for the month of December. This prestigious recognition highlights Schmidt’s dedication, expertise, and the lasting impact he has on his clients worldwide. Schmidt, a seasoned coach with a proven track record of
Attention Spokane, WA Businesses: FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline is 01/01/2025. File Now to Avoid Potential Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to enhance financial transparency and deter financial crimes. As of today, the 27th of November, 2024, Spokane, Washington, business owners have just 35 calendar days (that’s 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small
A Young Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Thriving Startup
Imagine this: You’re sitting on an idea that could revolutionize an industry, solve a pressing problem, or simply make people’s lives easier. The thought of bringing this idea to life and turning it into a successful startup fills you with excitement and hope. Yet, the path from a brilliant concept to a thriving business is lined with challenges and uncertainties. It’s not just about having passion and creativity; it’s about mastering the strategic intricacies that can turn your entrepreneurial dreams
Shaping the Future: How Rapid Prototyping Fuels Wearable Tech Innovation
Imagine a world where innovative wearable tech ideas transform from concept to reality in weeks, not months. In the dynamic realm of wearable technology, startups are constantly racing against the clock to bring their groundbreaking products to market. Rapid prototyping has emerged as the secret weapon in this high-stakes game, enabling companies to create functional models swiftly, gather early user feedback, and iterate designs at an unprecedented pace. This powerful approach not only slashes
BECU Expands!
BECU Expands Services in Spokane with New Neighborhood Financial Center in South HillWashington-based credit union to open its fourth Spokane County location in 2025 SEATTLE (July 25, 2024) — BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, today announced plans to open a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) in the South Hill area of Spokane. The new location is expected to open in the first quarter of 2025. “BECU has been a proud partner to the Spokane community for two decades and expanded that commitment
Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
How Businesses Can Hire the Best Emerging Talent by Streamlining Their Intern Hiring Process
Recent studies show that up to 60% of college graduates complete at least one internship, and 70% of them receive a full-time job offer from the companies they intern at. This is a great statistic that represents why internships are often a win-win situation for both parties - the intern and the company. While major corporations such as HBK, AT&T, Bloomberg, and more have established internship programs, plenty of small businesses across the country actively hire interns as well. In this article by the
