Week ahead
MONDAY
Inland Northwest Business Travel Association – Registration is due today for this monthly luncheon meeting featuring Jerry Jellison, a professor of social psychology at the University of Southern California. He will discuss techniques business professionals can use to overcome resistance, Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. For information call (509) 325-9656, or to register e-mail ddivine@thedavenporthotel.com.
TUESDAY
Mercer Health Care Seminar – A seminar for CFOs, HR managers and benefit managers about facts, trends and detailed findings that can be used to benchmark your own program, today from 8-10 a.m. at Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. Registration is required. Call (509) 358-3815 or email linda.reynolds@mercer.com.
Creating Great Web Site Graphics – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.
WEDNESDAY
Free Tax Workshops – The Department of Revenue will host two workshops for new and small business owners that will discuss Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, and more, today from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. at 1330 N. Washington St., Rock Pointe III, third floor- Conference Room A. To register, call (509) 327-0200 or visit www.dor.wa.gov.
How to Write a Business Plan – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this workshop, today from 9 a.m.-noon at the BizStreet Resource Center, Second Floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.
Inland Northwest Business Alliance Luncheon – Barrie Ryan will provide an update on the NGLCC National Leadership Conference, today at 11:30 a.m. at Catacombs, 110 S. Monroe St. The cost is $15 for members and guests who RSVP, $18 at the door. Call (509) 838-4610.
Determining the Feasibility of Your Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 5:30-7 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $40. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.
QuickBooks Extras– The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Prerequisite: proficiency in QuickBooks. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.
THURSDAY
Conflict and Conflict Management Meeting – The Marketing Associates of Spokane will host this meeting featuring Lunell Haught on how to understand and manage conflict, today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. Northriver Dr. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For information, call (509) 343-6963 or email Julie Culver at JCulver@nwme.net.
QuickBooks for Construction Businesses – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Prerequisite: proficiency in QuickBooks. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.
CONVENTIONS
Washington State Democratic Party Biennial State Convention – Friday-Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 2,500 attendees.