Week Ahead
Monday
ASWA Meeting – Reservations due by noon today. Hosted by the American Society of Women Accountants Spokane chapter No. 4. Meeting will feature financial adviser Donald Morgan, who will discuss “Responsible Social Networking.” Thursday. 5:30 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $15/students, $22/ASWA members, $27/nonmembers and includes dinner. Information: www.aswa4.org. Reservations: reservations@aswa4.org.
Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations due by noon today. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers will discuss “Keeping the American Dream Alive: Creating Tomorrow’s Jobs Today.” 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
“Caution Before Hiring: What You Don’t Know Will Cost You” – Presented by BizStreet Small Business Program. Learn how to establish a pre-employment screening and criminal background policy. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. $15/GSI members, $30/nonmembers. Information: (509) 321-3632. Registration: http://greaterspokaneevents.org.
99th Annual Membership Luncheon – The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce will present this event that will welcome incoming chairs and will present the Citizen, Volunteer and Committee of the Year Awards. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hagadone Events Center, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $30/person; $240/company table; and $60/table sponsor. Information or tickets: (208) 292-1635.
Wednesday
“Retirement Planning and Long Term Care” – The American Society of Women Accountants Spokane chapter No. 4. will present this event featuring Dave Scott of Met Life. Enjoy breakfast catered by Our Daily Bread. 7:30-10 a.m. at the Bank of America building, 601 W. Riverside Ave. $39. 2 hour CPE credits available. Reservations: reservations@aswa4.org.
“Business Marketing and Sales” – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave., second floor. Cost is $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2821 or visit www.scorespokane.org/workshops.
QuickBooks Courses – Presented by Business Cents. $139/beginners four-hour class, $139/intermediate four-hour class or $249/both. Classes held at Launchpad INW, 120 N. Stevens. Information: (509) 995-5844 or email marka@mybusinesscents.com.
“Think Outside the Bun for Online Training”– The Inland Northwest chapter of the American Society for Training and Development will present this event as Session 5 in the “Training 101”series. 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discover Place, Spokane Valley. $15/members, $25/guests and nonmembers. Information and to register: www.astdinw.org.
Starting Your Own Business Workshop – The Washington/Spokane Small Business Development Center will offer this event that will discuss fundamental skills and requirements necessary to start, operate and expand your business. 6-9 p.m. at Spokane SBDC in the Sirti Building, Suite 201, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. $36. Information: (509) 358-7890. Registration: www.wsbdc.org/training-calendar.
Thursday
Woman-Owned Small Business Certification – Event will include a presentation by Leslie Miller-PTAC on the registration and certification process for Women Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantage Women Owned Small Business. Sponsored by PTAC in partnership with ASWA, NAWBO, SBA, and SCORE. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave. $15, box lunch included. Information: (509) 321-3632. Registration: http://greaterspokaneevents.org.
“How to Select, Evaluate and Buy a Franchise” – Registration due today. Washington State University’s Small Business Development Center will offer this workshop on how to choose a franchise, arrange financing and more. Oct. 27, 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. Information: (509) 358-7890. Registration: www.wsbdc.org/training-calendar.
“Transforming Our Regional Economy: How Technology and Innovation are Changing Business” – Launchpad INW will host this event featuring speakers, a trade show, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. 3-8 p.m. at Meadowwood Technology Campus, Liberty Lake. Information: (509) 953-3305 or www.launchpadinw.com/events.
“Learn the 11 Keys to Unlocking Your 5-Star Business” – ActionCOACH Spokane will present this workshop that will discuss how to take your business to the next level. Light refreshments will be served. 4:30-7 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Registration cost will be waived for Spokesman-Review readers. Use code SPO1020 when registering. Information: (509) 455-5053. Registration: www.actioncoachspokane.com.
Conventions
Washington State Quilters Quilt Show and Merchant Mall – Today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.
WSU Conferences and Professional Programs Annual Western Protective Relay Conference – Tuesday through Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 575 attendees.
North American Lake Management Society International Symposium – Saturday through Oct. 29, DoubleTree by Hilton, Spokane City Center, 500 attendees.