Week ahead in business

Tuesday

Material Requirements Planning and Bill of Materials – The Northwest Inland Empire Chapter of APICS and Caelus Consulting will host this workshop for local manufacturing businesses from 1-5 p.m. at Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. Call (509) 747-3344 or visit www.apics-nwie.org/ courses.asp to register.

Wednesday

How to Start a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will present this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 444. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door; free for veterans. Call (509) 353-2800 to register or for more information.

Thursday

Empowering Women in Business Conference: “Retooling for Success” – The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce will host this networking event for professional working women, business owners and future entrepreneurs. Speakers include Cyndie Hammond, regional director of Lewis-Clark State College; and Kate McAlister, president and CEO of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Coldwater Creek Headquarters, Coldwater Creek Auditorium, One Coldwater Creek Drive, Sandpoint. Cost: $55/chamber members; $65/non-members and includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. Booth sponsorships are also available. To register, call (208) 263-0887 or visit www.sandpointchamber.com.

“Small Business Putting the Pieces Together: The Affordable Care Act” – Scott Plumb, CPA, and Lori Gregg-Fernandez of Fernandez Associates Insurance will sponsor this seminar on health care reform and its tax implications. 8-10 a.m. at Quality Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave. in downtown Spokane. RSVP at (509) 624-0827.

Washington Society of CPAs – This Spokane chapter meeting will feature Lori St. Marie of LeMaster Daniels discussing tax provisions in 2010 legislation. Noon-2 p.m. at Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. $50; lunch included. CPE credits available. Information: (509) 323-2572, or www. wscpa.org.

Friday

Spokane MarCom Networking Breakfast – The Spokane Regional MarCom Association will host this event featuring a panel discussion on “What We Do and Don’t Want in a Pitch.” 7:30-9 a.m. in the Herak Room at McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University, 801 N. Cincinnati. The cost is $15/members, $20/non-members, $5/student members and $10/student non-members; includes breakfast. Information or RSVP: www.spokanemarcom.com or (509) 624-3152.

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore – Today, Spokane Arena, 6,000 attendees.

American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference – Monday through Nov. 7, Spokane Convention Center and citywide, 1,300 attendees.