Week ahead

MONDAY

Parking Forum – The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) and Business Improvement District (BID), in conjunction with Rick Williams Consulting, will present this forum that will discuss downtown parking planning and development, today from 1-4 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Arena Champions Room, 720 W. Mallon Ave. Free. For more information, call (509) 456-0580 ext. 109.

TUESDAY

Whale Done: The Power of Positive Relationships – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $89. Call (509) 533-4700 for more information.

Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program Information Meeting – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will host this information session, today from 3:30-5 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, Room 211, 2426 N. Discovery Place. Free. Call (509) 533-4717 to RSVP.

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 Drive. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

All You Need to Know about a Business Web site – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Taxes for Small Businesses – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to report federal business income taxes, pay Washington state taxes, and save money using the appropriate deductions, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55. A calculator is required. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Networking Visitors Day – The Northside Networkers chapter of Business Network International will host their annual visitor event, today from 7-8:30 a.m. at 1912 N. Division St. Free. Reservations are suggested; for more information, call (509) 228-9426.

Inland Northwest Business Alliance Luncheon – Marty Dickinson will discuss the Downtown Spokane planning process, today at 11:30 a.m. at Catacombs, 110 S. Monroe St. The cost is $15/members and guests who RSVP, $18 at the door. Call (509) 838-4610.

National Institute of Pension Administrators – The Spokane Chapter of NIPA will present this event featuring Stephen Forbes, who will discuss “Sorting out Forms and Notice Requirements,” today, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 N. River Drive. The cost is $40 and includes lunch. For more information, call (509) 838-5500.

How to Maximize Hits to Your Web site – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35 and includes software. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

THURSDAY

Balancing Your Personal and Professional Living – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants will host this workshop, today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Gonzaga University, C.O.G. building, 702 E. Desmet Ave. Attendees will receive breakfast and can earn two CPE credits. The cost is $10/students, $50 if pre-registered, and $55 at the door. Free parking will be available in Lot G. Register at www.wscpa.org. Call (509) 321-9535.

Multicultural Communication in the Workplace – 6 to 8:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, American Society of Women Accountants presents Mary Ann Sanger talking on “Multicultural Communication in the Workplace.” For dinner/tickets, e-mail reservations@aswa4.org.

Best Tips for Internet Marketing – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to create an effective Web site, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

CONVENTIONS

Northwest Power Pool – Wednesday-Thursday, Doubletree Hotel, 40 attendees.

National Translator Association Annual National Convention – Thursday-May 18, Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 150 attendees.

Washington Education Association Annual Representative Assembly – Thursday-May 18, citywide, 1,300 attendees.

Knights of Columbus Annual State Convention – Thursday-Sunday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 600 attendees.

“Ride the West” Horse and Ranch Expo – Friday-May 18, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.