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Delegates From Around Globe In Town For Mining Convention

Compiled By Business Staff

More than 3,000 mining industry workers and officials today will open the 101st Convention of the Northwest Mining Association at the Spokane Convention Center.

Spokane’s largest annual meeting will include delegates from as far away as South Africa, Europe and China, said Tim Olson, executive director of the Spokane-based association. The convention’s international flavor reflects the growing amount of mining exploration done overseas.

Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, and Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., will speak Tuesday. Craig helped write the mining reforms contained in the budget package under debate in Congress.

The convention continues through Friday.

In other events this week:

Today

Washington Department of Employment Security holds a hearing to determine if striking Boeing Machinists are eligible for unemployment compensation.

Washington State Horticultural Association holds annual meeting at Wenatchee Center, continuing through Tuesday.

Tuesday

Hazardous Waste Law and Management Conference opens at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle, continuing Wednesday. Call 503-768-6672.

Wednesday

Spokane Restaurant and Hospitality Association meets to discuss the county’s ban on smoking in restaurants. Call 467-7744 for more information.

Thursday

Special session of Spokane City Council scheduled for 7 p.m. to resolve Indian Trails neighborhood disputes with real estate developer Harlan Douglass.

Microsoft Corp. officials in Redmond, Wash., scheduled to introduce slew of software designed to control commerce on the Internet.

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association annual convention opens at the Pasco Red Lion Inn, continuing Friday. Call 509-547-5538.

Commerce Department releases November factory orders.

Federal Reserve releases October consumer credit.

Deadline for Denver officials to respond to SEC allegations involving sale of Denver International Airport bonds.

Friday

Newly elected Spokane officials - city council members Roberta Greene, Jeff Colliton and Orville Barnes and county commissioner John Roskelley - speak to the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce’ Good Morning Spokane Area event at 7:30 a.m. in the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third Ave. Cost: $7. Call 459-4111.

Inland Northwest Chapter of Appraisal Institute conducts seminar for appraiser state continuing education credits at Cavanaugh’s River. Second seminar held on Saturday. Cost: $175 members; $190 nonmembers. Call 489-2208.

The Washington Software Association and Digital Media Alliance Industry Achievement Awards presented in Seattle.

U.S. Department of Labor releases November employment report. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Graphic: Measuring the Economy - Sales tax receipts

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