Week Ahead
Monday
American Advertising Federation Spokane Program and Workshop – Reservations are due today for this event featuring Kent Lewis, president of Anvil Media Inc. in Portland, Ore., on social media marketing campaigns. Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Global Credit Union Auditorium, 1520 W. Third Ave. $60/members, $75/nonmembers; includes lunch program and workshop; $15/members, $25/nonmembers for lunch program only. Reserve online at www.spokaneadfed.com or call (509) 328-5855 for information.
Marketing Associates of Spokane Meeting – Registration is due today for this meeting featuring a panel of Inland Northwest developers discussing current markets and projects. Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers; includes lunch. Reservations: www.maspokane.org. Information: (509) 455-4448.
Tuesday
Upbeat Breakfast – The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce will host this networking event featuring Al Williams, North Idaho College athletics director. 7 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. $13, includes breakfast and coffee. Reservations are required. Call (208) 415-0110 or contact Brenda Young at brenda@cdachamber.com.
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 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. The cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2800.
Washington Society of CPAs – This Spokane chapter meeting will feature Marcus Lawson and Josiah Roloff of Global CompuSearch, LLC, who will discuss “Computer Security: Keeping Your Company’s Finances Safe in a Digital World.” Noon-2 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $40; lunch included. Information: (509) 455-5300, or www. wscpa.org.
Thursday
North Idaho Tourism Summit – The North Idaho Tourism Alliance will present this event for individuals working within the tourism industry that will feature Karen Ballard, Idaho Travel Council administrator; Lisa Gerber, owner and founder of Big Leap Creative; and regional and local representatives. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Settlers Creek, 5803 W. Riverview Dr., Coeur d’Alene. Register at http://octobertourismsummit. eventbrite.com. Information: (208) 740-1210 or (208) 415-0114.
NAWBO Leadership Workshop and Annual Banquet – “The Power of One Plus,” a National Association of Women Business Owners event, will be held 3:30-8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Keynote speaker is author Jill Lubin. $59/seminar, $50/banquet or $100/both. Register at www.NawboNW.org or call (509) 468-0510.
Conventions
32nd annual Fall Home Idea Show – Today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,700 attendees.
Washington Association for Education of Young Children Annual Conference with Washington Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development – Wednesday through Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 900 attendees.
Washington State Quilters “Women’s Voices” – Friday through Oct. 17, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.