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Week Ahead

Monday

“Is This a Recovery or Just the New Economy?” – Presentation will feature Associated Builders and Contractors National Chief Economist Anirban Basu, who will discuss the economy and our economic future, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan, Spokane Valley. The cost is $25/ABC members, $35/nonmembers and includes lunch. Call (509) 534-0826 to RSVP or for more information.

Tuesday

Palouse Basin Water Summit: “Complexities on the Surface” – The Moscow Water Department will host this fifth annual event that will discuss local water resource issues, current management efforts, conservation techniques, research and more. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Event Center, 1825 Schweitzer Drive, Pullman. Registration is requested, but not required. For more information, call (208) 883-7114 or visit www.palousewatersummit.org.

Home-Based Business Connection – Sponsored by Numerica Credit Union. Introduce your home-based business, share a recent success story and meet with other home-based business owners from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave. For more information or to register, call (509) 624-1393 or go to www.greaterspokane.org.

Last Chance Home Buyer Seminar – Extant Realty Inc. will host this event that will discuss government incentives for home buyers, tax credits, buying tips, inspections, financing and more. 7 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. Call (509) 926-4018 or visit http://extantseminars.com for more information.

Wednesday

“Who’s Afraid of Marketing?” – Registration is due today. Marketing Associates of Spokane will host this seminar featuring Bernie Siben of Siben Consult, LLC who will discuss successful marketing techniques, Oct. 14 from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. The cost is $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers and includes a continental breakfast. To RSVP, go to www.maspokane.org. For more information, call (208) 676-8001.

Second Annual North Idaho Tourism Summit – The North Idaho Tourism Alliance will present this event for individuals working within the tourism industry that will feature a variety of speakers and roundtable discussions. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. The cost is $10 and includes lunch. Visit www.vistinorthidaho.com for more information or contact Katherine Coppock at (208) 415-0105.

How to Start a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register or for more information.

“The Power of Exchange” – Stewart Title will present this class that will discuss the value of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Stewart Title Downtown, 606 W. Third Ave. The cost is $30; cash or check required at the door. Participants can receive three CE credit hours. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Nichols at (509) 321-3914 or visit www.stewartspokane.com.

Thursday

Oil Pollution Prevention Regulation Meeting – The United States Environmental Protection Agency will host this public presentation that will discuss Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure regulations, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. Call (509) 272-7000 for more information.

“The Power of Analysis” – Stewart Title will present this class that will discuss how to analyze small residential investment properties, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Stewart Title Downtown, 606 W. Third Ave. The cost is $30; cash or check required at the door. Participants can receive three CE credit hours. For more information or to RSVP, contact Michelle Nichols at (509) 321-3914 or visit www.stewartspokane.com.

Fourth Annual Business Fair – The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee will host this event showcasing regional products and services from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer, Sandpoint. Call (208) 263-0887 for more information or visit www.sandpointchamber.com.

Friday

Free Employer Tax Workshop and Business Solutions Seminar – WorkSource Spokane will host this event that will discuss sales taxes that apply to your business, unemployment tax information, audits, preparing and filing a report using e-file and more, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Sequoia Room, WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur St. Call (509) 532-3186 for more information.

Conventions

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board GEAR UP Meeting – Today through Wednesday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 270 attendees.

Washington Association for Language Teaching Annual Meeting – Thursday through Saturday, The Davenport Hotel and Tower, 450 attendees.

American Bar Association Fall Business Meeting – Thursday through Oct. 11, The Davenport Hotel and Tower, 30 attendees.

Fall Home Idea Show – Friday through Oct. 11, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,700 attendees.

Tactical Solutions Gaming NHMGS Convention – Friday through Oct. 11, CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point, 40 attendees.