Week Ahead
Monday
Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations due by noon today. Cary Bozeman, CEO of the Port of Bremerton, Wash., will discuss “Creating a Climate for Change and Redevelopment in Northwest Cities.” Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. $10/general, $5 for students, and includes lunch. Child care available by reservation for $4 per child. (509) 777-1555.
Tuesday
“Introduction to AS9100” – Spokane Community College and the Inland Northwest Aerospace Center will present this seminar on AS9100, a widely used standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free, but pre-registration is required. (509) 533-7344.
“AS9100 Revision Updates” – Spokane Community College and the Inland Northwest Aerospace Center will present this seminar for manufacturers already AS9100 certified. 2-4 p.m. at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Free, but pre-registration is required. (509) 533-7344.
“How to Buy a Franchise” Workshop – Registration due today. Washington State University’s Small Business Development Center will offer this event that will discuss how to choose a franchise, arrange financing and more. Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at Spokane SBDC in the Sirti Building, Suite 201, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. $18 per person and free for second person. Contact Cindy Doyl at (509) 358-7890 or register at www.wsbdc.org/training-calendar.
Spokane Estate Planning Council Annual Meeting – 5:15 p.m. in the Georgian Room of The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $50, includes a buffet dinner. Information or to register: (509) 462-0747.
Wednesday
“Business Marketing and Sales” – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop today from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside, second floor. $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2821 or visit www.scorespokane.org/workshops.
American Society for Training and Development Meeting – The Inland Northwest chapter of the ASTD will present this Training 101 event that will discuss “Delivering Training.” 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at Gonzaga University, Crosby Center, Road to Bali Room, Second Floor. $15/ ASTD local members and $25/nonmembers, includes light refreshments; attendees can bring a sack lunch. Information: www.astdinw.org.
Thursday
Washington Society of CPAs – The Spokane chapter will host this event as part of its Spring Breakfast Series. Group will discuss “Ethics in the Real World.” 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Gonzaga University’s COG building, 702 E. Desmet. Two CPE continuing education credits. $15/students, $50/WSCPA members and nonmembers. Registration: www.wscpa.org or (800) 272-8273.
Business After Hours on Location – Greater Spokane Incorporated will host this networking event that will provide a sneak peak of the 2012 Best of Broadway lineup courtesy of WestCoast Entertainment. 5-7 p.m. at Spokane Convention Center. Free. Information: (509) 321-3630.
ASWA Spokane Chapter Spring Dinner – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter will host this annual dinner and scholarship benefit that will also feature a dessert auction. 5:15 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $25. Reservations: email reservations@aswa4.org.
Saturday
“Benefits and Pitfalls of an S-Corp” – SCORE Spokane, Chapter 180 is presenting this workshop that will discuss some tax considerations of filing as an S-Corp. 9:30 a.m.-noon at TierPoint, 23403 E. Mission Ave., Room 116, Liberty Lake. $25 in advance, $35 (cash only) at the door. Registration: visit www.scorespokane.org.
Conventions
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs Annual Conference – Today through Wednesday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 200 attendees.
Sweet Adelines International Spring Region 24 Meeting – Thursday through Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 600 attendees.
Spokane Lilac Festival Association “Ignite the Spirit of America” Armed Forces Torchlight Parade and Festival – Friday through Sunday, citywide, 160,000 attendees.