Treasure Valley business calendar: June 6-July 12

Business Basics: Noon to 1 p.m. at U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Discusses where and how to use research to build a business plan and the importance of starting a business with a sturdy foundation. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1505260.

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.

Business Fundamentals Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Information essential to starting or growing a small business. Presentations by experts in accounting, law, banking and social media. Workshop is held second Saturday of the month. $75. Call 334-1696 or go to treasurevalley.score.org.

Summer Water Law and Resource Issues Seminar: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Sun Valley Resort. Provides attendees a critical look into the latest developments affecting or involving national, regional and local water and environmental issues. Registration and panel details plus hotel accommodation information available at iwua.org.

Warrior Transition Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at J.A. Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, 501 Baybrook Court, Boise. Join Mission 43 and Hire Heroes USA for two days of career coaching and Q&A with industry panelists from top companies in the Boise area. Receive one-on-one resume guidance, participate in mock interviews and prepare for your job search. Open to all U.S. military members, veterans and spouses. Free, but register at mission43workshop2016.eventbrite.com.

#Marketing: The Power of Social Media: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Introduction to social networking services and tools for small businesses from setup to integration. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1495496.

Dining for Women informational meeting: 6 to 8 p.m. at Bridge Event Center, 6200 N. Garrett St., Garden City. Featured speaker is DFW Executive Director Beth Ellen Holimon, from Greenville, S.C., who will describe future plans for this rapidly growing charitable organization. RSVP to DiningforWomen@gmx.com.

Financing Your Small Business: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Discusses a range of finance options small businesses have and how to prepare you and your business when approaching commercial lenders. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1495572.

Boise Regional Realtors Mid-Year Housing Summit: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the West Ada School District Training Center, 1303 E. Central Drive, Meridian. A look at the state of the Idaho economy as it relates to real estate in the Boise region. Featuring a mid-year market snapshot and discussing our real estate market as it relates to, and is connected with transportation, construction and finance. Free for BRR members, $20 nonmembers. Go to brrhousingsummit.eventbrite.com.

Boise Chamber Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. at Adecco Office and Industrial, 525 W. Front St., Boise. Networking opportunity with appetizers, no-host bar and door prizes. Free to members, $10 nonmembers at the door. No RSVP needed. Go to boisechamber.org.

Doing Business with the Federal Government: 9 to 11 a.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Learn about the Small Business Administration's government contracting certifications, as well as the many resources available through the Idaho Procurement Technical Assistance Center to help small businesses interested in selling to government agencies. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1495616.

Business Basics: Noon to 1 p.m. at U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Discusses where and how to use research to build a business plan and the importance of starting a business with a sturdy foundation. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1505262.

#Marketing: The Power of Social Media: Noon to 1 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise. Introduction to social networking services and tools for small businesses from setup to integration. Free. Call 334-9004 or go to sba.gov/event/1495498.

This story was originally published June 3, 2016 at 5:14 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley business calendar: June 6-July 12."