Monday

Western Industrial Resources Corporation Biofuels Informational Meetings – This meeting will answer questions about the new BioDiesel production facility that will be built at the Port of Wilma north of Clarkston. The meetings are today at 2 p.m. at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds Community Building, Colfax, Wash., and Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Pine Creek Conservation District Meeting, Oakesdale, Wash. For information, call 758-6130.

Northwest Woman Power Hour – This group of professional women will meet today from 6-7:30 p.m. at 154 S. Madison. For information, call 701-3283, 327-2652, or e-mail heavans@sliceoflifephotography.net.

Basic Taxes for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss estimating and paying taxes for the small business. The class meets today and March 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55. For information, call 358-7890.

Harvesting Clean Energy – This conference will discuss both agriculture and energy production from 7 a.m. today until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $75 for individuals and $125 for professionals with an agency paying. For information, call the Northwest Cooperative Development Center at 360-943-4241.

TUESDAY

Making Meetings Work – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss what makes meetings successful today from 1-4 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Eastern Edge Luncheon: Fly with an Eagle – Neal Sealock, the director of Spokane International Airport, will discuss his former career as a brigadier general today at 11:30 a.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $15 per person. For information, call 235-5034 or visit www.ewu.edu/easternedge.

Investment Fraud Prevention – Spokane Public Libraries is presenting this class that will feature former government financial crime fighter, Alicia Haus. Haus will speak today at 1 p.m. at the South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry, or at 6:30 p.m. at the Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley. For information, call 444-5334.

Solid Foundations for Business Value in Spokane – This Microsoft Momentum Series will discuss the benefits of implementing technology solutions today from 7:45-11:30 a.m. at the Double Tree City Center, 322 Spokane Falls Ct. For information, call Elizabeth-Ann Pandzich at (248) 304-1444.

WEDNESDAY

Residue Management Workshop – Washington State University Extension is offering this workshop on residue management in direct seed systems today at 8 a.m. at the Harvester Restaurant, 410 W. First Ave., Spangle. For information, call 477-2167.

Making Meetings Work – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss what makes meetings successful today from 1-4 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Basics of Starting a New Business – Presented by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, this course will discuss how to get your business off on the right foot with good legal, tax, insurance and accounting advice. The class meets today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside, #240. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information or to register call SCORE at 353-2800.

Career Expo of the Palouse – The University of Idaho and Washington State University is presenting this job fair that will include over 150 employers today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Idaho Kibbie Dome in Moscow. Attendees should bring a current resume and come professionally dressed. For information, call Suzi Billington at UI Career and Professional Planning, (208) 885-6121.

THURSDAY

QuickBooks Extras – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business and Development Center is offering this class that will demonstrate how to set up and use QuickBooks today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The class has a prerequisite of “Proficiency in QuickBooks.” The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Buying and Selling a Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business and Development Center is offering this class that will discuss what buyers and sellers need to know about their business transaction today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Business Leaders’ Diversity Breakfast: Making a World of Difference – The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering this breakfast that will discuss an intercultural approach to diversity today from 7:30-10 a.m. at Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga University campus, 502 E. Boone. The breakfast will be followed by a diversity workshop from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For information, call the chamber at 624-1393

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business Appointments – Free counseling is available for new and existing small-business owners today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. To schedule an appointment, call Sandy Turner at (208) 769-3296.

David vs. Goliath – Toby Steward and Barb Beddor will speak about bringing the 2007 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championship to Spokane today at 7 a.m. in room 017 of the Jepson Center on the Gonzaga University campus, 502 E. Boone. The cost is $12.50 per person and includes breakfast. For information, call the Gonzaga University School of Business at 323-5502.

FRIDAY

Spokane Neighborhood Action Program’s Microenterprise Program Workshops – This lunchtime program is designed to help home-based businesses in the West Plains today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Airway Heights Community Center. The program will include free sandwiches, drinks and snacks. For information and directions, call Rose Ayars at 456-7174.

Stay Out of Court: Ten Ways a Small-Business Owner Can Avoid Legal Trouble - Elizabeth Gaudio, senior attorney at the National Federation of Independent Business Legal Foundation, will speak at this meeting today at 7:30 a.m. at the Longhorn Barbecue Restaurant, 7611 Sunset Highway. For information, call Tony Malandra at (415) 664-9685.

CONVENTIONS

Bonneville Power Administration, Harvesting Clean Energy – Monday-Tuesday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 500 delegates

URM Food Service Annual Spring Food Service Show – Friday-Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center and the Double Tree Hotel Spokane City Center. 1,000 delegates.