Week ahead

MONDAY

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – “What It Takes to Keep a Community Safe.” Reservations are due today by 4 p.m. Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and Pat DeVries, president of DeVries Business Records, discuss what it takes to prevent crime, Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5 for students, and includes lunch. Childcare will be available by reservation at $4 per child. Call (509) 777-1555.

Using Financial Information to Better Manage Your Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop on how to understand and use financial statements to identify, evaluate and solve potential problems, today and Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

TUESDAY

Interviewing to Select the Best – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop today from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $59. Call (208) 666-8009.

WEDNESDAY

How to Succeed at Leading – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4700 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Business Insurance – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, presents this workshop on how to properly protect yourself in business, today from 9 -10:30 a.m. at Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $25 if registered or $30 at the door. For information, call (509) 459-4118.

“Implications for Training and Development of Software and Networking” – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development will host this brown bag session to discuss emerging training and development trends, today from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. in the Road to Zanzibar room, Bing Crosby Student Center at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. The cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Light refreshments. Call (509) 623-0457.

Pre-Business Workshop – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division is presenting this workshop that will share startup information for new businesses, including required licenses/registrations, today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort Wright Dr. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Growing Your Referrals for Profit – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop today from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $29. Call (208) 666-8009.

THURSDAY

Transforming Conflict into Cooperation – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4700 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Discipline/Documentation/Firing – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop today from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $59. Call (208) 666-8009.

Spokane Chapter of the Washington Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – Ben Cabildo of AHANA will speak on marketing and customer relations, today at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main St. Suggested donation of $5 to attend. Call (509) 844-4206 or (509) 326-5350.

Cost Control Systems – Learn the basic concepts of a cost control system, today from 6-9 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division.

Using Financial Information to Better Manage Your Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop on how to understand and use financial statements to identify, evaluate and solve potential problems, today from 6-9 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

FRIDAY

Practical Project Management Techniques – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. Cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4700 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Fundrasing 101 – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop on the basic, fundamental strategies for nonprofit fundraising, today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost is $65. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Managing Your Business Finances – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop today from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $29. Call (208) 666-8009.

CONVENTIONS

Get Lit, Wednesday-Saturday, Bing Crosby Theater and Spokane Athletic Club, 5,000 attendees.

Spring District 9 Toastmasters Conference – Friday-Saturday, Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 100 attendees.

Women of Faith Annual Gathering – Friday-Saturday, Spokane- city wide, 12,000 attendees.

Sacred Heart Women’s Show – Friday-Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 2,500 attendees.