Week Ahead

Monday

Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by noon today. Mark Few, head coach for the Gonzaga University Men’s basketball team, and wife Marcy will discuss “Coaches vs. Cancer.” 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. Child care is available by reservation for $4 a child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.

Tuesday

Technical Writing for Results – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Improve your written communications while creating reports, manuals and business letters. Held today and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/ enroll/ register.php to register.

Wednesday

Business Marketing and Sales Workshop – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to identify prospective customers, how to attract them to your business and how to get them to buy your products and services, from 8:30 a.m.-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.

Free Tax Workshop – The Spokane office of the Washington State Department of Revenue will host this workshop for new and small-business owners that will discuss Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives and more. 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. at 1330 N. Washington St., Rocky Pointe III, third floor, Conference Room A. For more information or to register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call (509) 327-0200.

American Society for Training and Development Workshop – The Inland Northwest chapter of the ASTD will present this event that will discuss social networking tools: blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Washington California Room, second floor, COG building, Gonzaga University. The cost is $5 for ASTD local members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.astdinw.org.

Problem-solving and Decision-making – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Learn the fundamentals of problem-solving and critical thinking skills and how to use these techniques in team environments. 6-9 p.m. at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr. The cost is $49. Book and calculator will be provided. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/ enroll/ register.php to register.

Thursday

“Fiduciary Excellence: How to be a Good Fiduciary and Keep Everyone Happy” – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this seminar that will include breakfast and attendees can earn 2 CPE credits today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Gonzaga COG, 702 E. Desmet. The cost is $15 for students and $50 for WSCPA members and non-members. For information, call 1-800-272-8273.

CEU Programs for Architects – The Timber Frame Business Council will present two educational programs, “Timber Framing: An Age Old Craft Meets the Modern Era” and “Structural Insulated Panels: What Architects Need to Know,” from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. Registration is free, but space is limited. Participants can earn 2 AIA accredited CEU credits. For more information, call 1-888-560-9251.

ASWA General Meeting – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter No. 4 will hold its monthly meeting featuring Molly Pepper of Gonzaga University, who will discuss “Recognizing Hate in the Workplace.” 5:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $15/students, $20/ASWA members, $25/nonmembers and guests, and includes dinner. CPE credit available. For more information, visit www.aswa4.org.

Saturday

QuickBooks – Get Going – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning business and community training division. Learn how to set up the inventory or services you sell, invoice and receive payments from customers, and enter and pay bills. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Magnuson Building, 2917 W. Fort George Wright Dr. The cost is $109. Book included. Call (509) 279-6243 for information or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/services/ enroll/ register.php to register.

Conventions

Sacred Heart Women’s Show – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 4,000 attendees.

World Wide Group Spring Leadership – Wednesday through April 26, Spokane Arena and citywide, 6,500 attendees.

Jim Custer Enterprises 35th Annual Spring Antique Show and Sale – Friday through April 25, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 6,000 attendees.

International Association of Assembly Managers District IV Annual Meeting – Friday through April 26, Spokane Convention Center, 200 attendees.