Week Ahead
Tuesday
Best-ever Technical and Business Math Course – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Improve your skills in basic math, practical algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, today through June 3, 6-8 p.m., at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr. The cost is $159. Book and calculator will be provided. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/enroll/ register.php to register.
Wednesday
How to Write a Business Plan – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, Second Floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The event is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register.
Excel 2007: Foundations – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Learn spreadsheet capacity, formula references, data analyzing and charting. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr. The cost is $112. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/ enroll/register.php to register.
Spring Job Fair – The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting this event featuring local businesses from noon-6 p.m. at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Admission and parking are free. Call (208) 769-1558 for more information.
Washington Society of CPAs – This Spokane chapter meeting will feature Jarod Crooks of Providence Health and Services, Amy Johnson of Greater Spokane Inc. and Mark Newbold of Moloney-O’Neill, who will discuss health care reform. Noon-1:15 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $30; lunch is included. For more information, call (509) 747-2158, ext. 218, or visit www.wscpa.org.
WSU Executive MBA Program Information Session – Learn more about Washington State University’s executive master of business administration degree program. 5-6:30 p.m. at the Riverpoint campus, Academic Center Building, Room 501. Call (509) 358-7504 for more information.
Thursday
Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – This monthly networking event featuring Russ Davis of Grey Dog Press will discuss how to self-publish a book. 7 p.m. at Susan Moyer’s Inner Journeys Center, 334 S. Grant St. Call (509) 389-7290 for more information.
Friday
Planning for Profit Workshop – Washington State University Extension and Rural Roots will discuss farm financial planning, direct marketing tools and how to understand regulations. Today from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at WSU Spokane Extension Office, 222 N. Havana St. The cost is $20 for Rural Roots members and $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.ruralroots.org or call (208) 883-3462.
Business Hall of Fame Event – Junior Achievement will host this annual event featuring a silent auction, reception, dinner, ceremony and former Congressman George Nethercutt Jr. as keynote speaker. 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Pennington Ballroom at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. The cost is $75/person, $600/table of eight. For reservations or more information, call (509) 624-7114.
Conventions
Spokane Home and Garden Show – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 13,000 attendees.
National Association of Diaconate Directors Annual Convention – Monday through April 18, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 250 attendees.
Eastern Washington University Press Get Lit! Festival – Wednesday through April 21, Bing Crosby Theater and citywide, 5,000 attendees.
Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research Annual Educational Conference – Wednesday through Saturday, Doubletree Hotel, 350 attendees.
Sacred Heart Women’s Show – Friday through April 18, Spokane Convention Center, 4,000 attendees.