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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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The Spokesman-Review

MONDAY

Coeur d’Alene/Hayden Chapter of Letips – The professional networking group hosts a business mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway. Call (208) 661-8790 for reservations.

Income Tax Issues That Impact Your Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on current tax issues, 6-9 p.m. today and Wednesday at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

TUESDAY

Lincoln County Conservation Farming Field Tour – Washington State University Extension and the Lincoln County Conservation District host this tour of fall-seeded chemical fallow field for farmers, 8 to 10 a.m. at the Terry Krupke farm on Tramm Road off Highway 2 near Reardan. Call (509) 477-2167.

Recordkeeping with QuickBooks – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on using the QuickBooks accounting software, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35; the Beginning Recordkeeping class and a familiarity with QuickBooks are prerequisites. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Frontline Responder – Soft Target Venues – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this seminar on workplace security, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Home Inspection Overview – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this overview of the home inspection business, 6-9 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $50. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Determining the Feasibility of Your Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on evaluating business ideas through planning, financing and researching, 5:30-7 p.m. today and Oct. 30 at the Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort George Wright Drive. The cost is $40. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Spokane Community College – The college’s health and environmental sciences programs will be showcased during a community open house, 5:45 p.m. at the SCC Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Refreshments will be served. Call (509) 533-7491.

Building High Performance Teams – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this communication workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Board/Staff Relationships – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on balancing roles between nonprofit board members and staff, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

THURSDAY

Pre-Business Workshop – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class with business start-up information, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Generation Speak in the Workplace – Hosted by the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs, 4:30-6 p.m. at Twigs Bistro, 4320 S. Regal. The cost is $20. Call (425) 586-1144.

The Supervisor as Coach – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership seminar, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Business and Community Leadership Training – Idaho Rural Partnership is presenting this daylong training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow. The cost is $75, which includes materials and lunch. Call (208) 334-3131 to register.

IRS Sponsored Practitioner Education – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs is presenting this workshop by the IRS, noon to 2 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $55. Call (425) 586-1144 to register.

Divorce Mediation – The University of Idaho’s Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution and the Conflict Resolution Center of the Inland Northwest are hosting this two-day seminar for attorneys, health care professionals and family mediators, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday at The Spokesman-Review Building, 608 Northwest Blvd., Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $350. Call (208) 664-6648 to register.

Non-Profit Leadership Conference – Leadership Spokane and the Inland Northwest Community Foundation will help present this two-day conference on “Best Practices for Viability,” 7-8:30 p.m. today and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $129 per person or $109 per person for groups. Call (509) 323-3575 to register.

FRIDAY

Business and Community Leadership Training – Idaho Rural Partnership is presenting this daylong training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ameritel Inn, 333 Ironwood Ave., Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $75, which includes materials and lunch. Call (208) 334-3131 to register.

CONVENTIONS Food Services of America Trade Show, Tuesday, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.