Week Ahead
Today
International Society of Aboriculture – The Pacific Northwest Chapter will host its annual training conference today through Wednesday at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. Event will include arborist information and seminars, a trade show, tree climbing championships, networking opportunities and more. Information: (503) 874-8263 or www.pnwisa.org.
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 $40 in advance or $50 at the door, free to veterans. Call (509) 353-2821 to register or for more information.
New-To- Export Seminar – The Washington Small Business Development Center and the International Trade Administration will host this three-day event on how to export products and services. Today through Friday at Innovate Washington, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Free; reservations required. Information or reservations: (509) 413-1470 or wsbdc.org/training-calendar.
Friday
Spokane MarCom Meeting – This Spokane Regional Marketing and Communications Professionals Association meeting will feature Communique PR of Seattle. 7:30-9 a.m. at Gonzaga University’s McCarthey Athletic Center, Herak Club Room, 801 N. Cincinnati St. The cost is $15/members, $25/nonmembers, $5/student members and $15/student nonmembers; includes breakfast. Visit www.spokanemarcom.com to reserve and pay.
Inventory Control Workshop Series: Cycle Counting – Registration due today for this workshop, presented by the Association for Operations Management Northwest Inland Empire Chapter. It will discuss how to implement or improve a cycle counting program. Oct. 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Great Western Building, 905 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 312. $100/ APICS members, $125/nonmembers. Information: (509) 455-8566 or visit www.nwie-apics.org.
Conventions
Custer Enterprises 36th Annual Fall Antique and Collectors Sale – Today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 8,000 attendees.