Treasure Valley business calendar: Feb. 1-March 29

Business Launch: 4 to 6 p.m. at the Women’s Business Center, 1607 W. Jefferson St., Boise. Overview of the fundamentals of operation planning, market planning and financial planning that will guide you to success with your new business. Also, helps determine your readiness to start, expand or get financing for your business. Workshop is held every first and third Tuesday of the month. Free for WBC members. Call 366-6722 or go to wbcidaho.org.

Boise Metro Chamber’s Donuts & Democracy: 9 to 10 a.m. at Banner Bank, 6850 W. Fairview Ave., Boise. Features speakers discussing the importance of supporting economic policies as an investment in our community and how this advocacy impacts local businesses. Chamber members will enjoy free donuts and coffee. Go to boisechamber.org.

Smart StartUp Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Receive the tools to determine if your business idea is viable, do market research, breakeven analysis and competitive investigation, prepare a unique selling proposition and more. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Working Wednesday: Online Solutions for Small Businesses: 2 to 4 p.m. at New Ventures Lab, 33 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian. Local bookkeeper, Patty Carson, covers what the cloud can do for you. Free. Call 426-3875.

Mayor Tammy’s State of the City Address and Taste of Meridian Reception: 3:59 p.m. at Meridian Middle School, 1507 W. 8th St. $10. RSVP to pgardner@meridiancity.org or call 489-0529.

Public Speaking for Business Communications: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Marion Bingham Room, Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd. During the interactive workshop, writer, speaker and marketing guru Merilee Marsh will discuss using public speaking as a business tool. Topics include developing an elevator speech to promote your product or service, presenting a management report, and communicating effectively with coworkers. Call 972-8255.

LinkedIn Strategies: Managing Your Brand: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Provides an in-depth discussion of online networking and how to establish your reputation as a thought leader and subject matter expert. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Chamber Day at Bogus Basin: Noon to 4:30 p.m. at Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, 2600 Bogus Basin Road, Boise. $25; add equipment rental for an additional $10. Register at boisechamber.org.

Trailhead Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. at Trailhead, 500 S. 8th St., Boise. This month will be a “Speed Mentoring” workshop that will put you face-to-face with business experts. $10 general, free to Women’s Busines Center and Trailhead members. RSVP at trailheadboise.org.

Legal Considerations for International Business Seminar: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eighth & Main building (17th floor), 800 W. Main St., Boise. Join the U.S. Commercial Service, the Idaho District Export Council, and Holland & Hart LLP at a seminar focused on the crucial legal issues Idaho companies should consider when doing business abroad. $25 for morning only (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), $20 afternoon only (noon to 2:30 p.m.), $35 all day. Register at exportidaho.com.

Program and Career Expo: 5 to 7 p.m. at CWI’s Micron Center, 5725 E. Franklin Road, Nampa. Free. Call 562-3000.

Idaho Business and Technology Expo (BizExpo): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise. Features the latest technology applications and business resources, 65 plus exhibits, on-site demonstrations, and seminars and workshops for the business community. Free. Also, coffee with Boise Mayor Dave Bieter from 9 to 10 a.m. Go to ibleventsinc.com for event details and guest registration.

Idaho Business League Luncheon: Networking at 11:15 a.m. and luncheon at noon at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise. Keynote speaker is Ivan Donaldson, Director of Investor Relations, Micron Technology. Free for members, $30 guests. RSVP to 323-4464 or league@idahobusinessleague.com.

Sales Strategies: Delivering a Profitable Presentation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Concentrates on the development and delivery of an effective sales presentation to compel your target market to buy from you. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Inside Secrets to Funding Your Business: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Discussion and review of how to obtain funds for acquisitions, start-up, expansion and working capital. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Congressional Forum with U.S. Senator Jim Risch: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. $35 Boise Metro Chamber members, $45 nonmembers. Beginning Feb. 15: $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Call Mike Swain at 472-5212 or go to boisechamber.org to register.

Idaho Section of the American Water Resources Association Dinner Meeting: 5 to 8 p.m. at The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise. Discussion of Idaho mining in the 21st century with federal and state regulators and spokesmen for the mining industry. $25 members, $30 nonmembers, $5 listening only (no dinner). Call 761-2989 or go to state.awra.org/idaho.

QuickBooks: Beginning session from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and intermediate from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Micron Business Building, 2360 W. University Drive. $65 per session or $100 for both. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org.

How to Get Paid for What you Do: 3 to 5 p.m. at Micron Business Building, 2360 W. University Drive. Crash course in account receivables recovery, starting with your initial contact with your customer and working through the client relationship. $10. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org.

Business After Hours and Trade Show: 5 to 7 p.m. at Western Aircraft, 4300 S. Kennedy St., Boise. Free to Boise Metro Chamber members, $10 nonmembers at the door. No RSVP needed. Go to boisechamber.org.

Frank and Bethine Church Gala: 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. The gala is the capstone to a day filled with trainings and workshops for Idaho Democrats. $100 at eventbrite.com.

How to Buy a Business: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CW Moore Plaza, 250 S. 5th St., Boise. Local financial experts share their best business acquisition tips to help you achieve your dream of entrepreneurship. Free. Email sspangler@idahofirstbank.com or call 287-2175 to RSVP.

Inside Secrets to Funding Your Business: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Discussion and review of how to obtain funds for acquisitions, start-up, expansion and working capital. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

Franchise Ownership: A Career Alternative: 1 to 3 p.m. at Micron Business Building, 2360 W. University Drive. Blair Nicol, a franchise consultant with FranNet, explains how you can safely evaluate, select, finance and succeed in a franchise business. Free. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org.

QuickBooks: Beginning session from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and intermediate from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Boise State TECenter, 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa. $65 per session or $100 for both. Call 426-3875 or go to idahosbdc.org.

Money-Making Marketing: How to Reach, Keep and Grow Your Customer Base: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zions Bank Business Resource Center, 800 W. Main St., Boise. Find out how to create a strategic marketing plan and implement low-cost or no-cost tactics for your business. Free. RSVP required by emailing mackenzie.swanson@zionsbank.com or calling 501-7573.

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 5:28 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley business calendar: Feb. 1-March 29."