Week Ahead
Monday
Nonprofit Fundraising 101 - Learn how to expand your yearly fundraising potential. Speakers include representatives from the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor Board, Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Police Department, social media and online marketing specialists and a panel of experts representing local businesses and Spokane’s philanthropic community. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. For more information or registration, email charitydoyl@yahoo.com or call (509) 928-9664. $75/per person.
Tuesday
Gary P. Brinson Distinguished Lecture - David M. Darst, a chartered financial analyst and author of the New York Times and Business Week best-seller “The Little Book That Still Saves Your Assets,” will discuss asset allocation and investment strategies. Sponsored by the WSU Carson College of Business. 4:15-5:30 p.m., CUB Auditorium, Washington State University, Pullman. Free and open to the public. (509) 335-7578.
Wednesday
QuickBooks Financial Management - Learn tips and shortcuts to get the answers to all your QuickBooks questions. A SCORE Spokane workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $40/advance; $50/at the door. $15/per additional person from the same company.
Social Media for Small Business 101 - Spokane SCORE presents an entry-level workshop focused on social media and applications for business. 1-3 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $40/advance; $50/door.
Free Metrics Workshop - North Idaho College will host Martin Klubeck, a strategy and planning consultant at the University of Notre Dame and recognized expert in the field of practical metrics, who will lead a free and interactive workshop. Klubeck is the author of “Metrics: How to Improve Key Business Results.” 1-4 p.m., Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room, North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-3403.
Thursday
GrowthCLUB - ActionCoach Spokane will present a workshop about strategic planning for business owners entitled “Change: Making It Your Competitive Advantage.” Keynote speaker will be Sam Lien Le, author of “The Spirit Stills The Storms” and “Beyond the Shadow.” He will present “Embrace the Change.” 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For more information or registration, visit www.actioncoach spokane.com or call (509) 455-5053.
Avista Energy Fair - Learn about energy efficiency, managing your home energy bills, meet with community partners and more. There will be demonstrations and free energy-saving materials to help keep homes comfortable and safe for the winter ahead. 3-6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St. For more information or accommodations, call (509) 495-8024 or email AvistaOutreach@ avistacorp.com. Free.
Saturday
Reverse Mortgage Seminar – Learn from a reverse mortgage specialist how to make your retirement dollars go further. 10:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Library, conference room, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free and open to the public. (509) 623-1623.
Conventions
Valleyfest – Today, Mirabeau Point Park, 10,000 attendees.
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Women Veteran’s Summit - Today, Spokane Convention Center, 600 attendees.
Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board Conference – Tuesday-Thursday, Spokane Convention Center, 700 attendees.
Bridal Festival – Friday and Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.