Week Ahead
Conventions
2019 Annual Conference - Music Teachers National Association, today-Wednesday, Spokane Convention Center, 2,000 attendees.
2019 Girls and Boys Basketball Championship - Washington State Middle School Basketball Association, today-Monday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,600 attendees.
2019 Eastside Basketball Club Spokane - Eastside Basketball Club, today, Ruby River Hotel, 150 attendees.
2019 Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale - Delcreek Productions Inc., today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 5,000 attendees.
2019 Annual Big Born Outdoor Adventure Show - Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, Thursday-March 24, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.
2019 Annual Volleyball Tournament - Pacific Northwest Volleyball Qualifier, Friday-March 31, Spokane Convention Center, 11,000 attendees.
Lectures/Seminars
Free AARP Tax Aide - Bring 2018 tax documents, valid photo ID and Social Security cards for all household members. Through April 15, Mondays 4-7 p.m., Fridays 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400. Through April 13, Fridays 2-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340. Through April 11, Tuesdays 4-7 p.m. and Thursdays 1-4 p.m. by appointment only at Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 353-4851.
Let’s Talk Shop: Good Business or Exceptional? - Tuesday. For small-business owners or professionals looking to grow their business. Ted Schmidt from ActionCOACH will teach how time, team, money and mindset can make a business go from good to great. RSVP. 8-9 a.m. Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 924-4994.
How To Hire Your First Employee - Wednesday. Workshop will discuss best methods in recruiting, hiring, defining job duties and responsibilities, identifying talent, on-boarding processes and various compliance and regulations. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N. College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $49. (208) 665-5085.
Planning for Business Success - Thursday. Learn the essential skills and tools every business owner needs to take their business to the next level. 5:30-9 p.m. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N. College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $49. (208) 665-5085.
Ideation Weekend - Friday-Saturday. By Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Learn how to evaluate a business idea, create a business model, effectively pitch an idea, build a strong team and add value to existing businesses. Cost includes Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. 4 p.m. Residence Inn by Marriott, 1255 N.E. North Fairway Road, Pullman. $25. (509) 332-4400.