Week Ahead
MONDAY
Financial Peace University – This 13-week program is taught by radio talk show host and author Dave Ramsey. Classes begin today and meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Harvest Fellowship, 15601 E. 24th. Participants must purchase a leadership kit for $269 to $289. To register or for more information, call Jack Monaghan at 924-8785.
TUESDAY
Christian Business & Professional Women – This month’s meeting will be today at 6:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. The special feature is rose expert Lynn Schafer of Latah, Wash. and the speaker is Kim Davidson of Molalla, Ore. The cost for dinner is $10.75. To register call Laura at 483-5582 or Jane at 328-4720.
“Investing in an Election Year” – Cary Wong of the Spokane Valley Edward Jones Investment office, 14109 E. Sprague, hosts this free program today at 3:30 p.m. The one-hour televised event will feature a panel of analysts who will address the upcoming election and its impact on the economy. To reserve a seat call Cary at 891-9168.
Forest Economy Update – The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce is hosting this Upbeat Breakfast today featuring Jim Peterson, the executive director of the Evergreen Foundation. The doors open at 7 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Inn and tickets are $8 at the door. For information call (208) 664-3194.
WEDNESDAY
SCORE Business Counseling – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is offering free counseling to new and current small-business owners. Sessions will be available by appointment today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Panhandle Area Council, 11100 Airport Drive in Hayden, Idaho. For an appointment call (208) 772-0584.
Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success – Learn the skills needed to develop your own business plan at this SCORE workshop today from 8 a.m.–noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside #240. The cost is $35. For more information or to register, call James Ingebritsen at 353-2820 or Velda at 353-2822.
Successful Supervising Skills Workshop – Eastern Washington University’s Office of Professional Development presents this workshop to improve the effectiveness of supervisors. This two-day workshop begins today from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and continues tomorrow from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the EWU Learning Center in the Spokane Valley Mall. The tuition for this workshop is $450 and includes supplies. Continuing Education Units are $20. Registration is required. For more information or to register call 359-7380.
THURSDAY
“Retirement Financial Planning” – For those who are retired or who are planning on retiring soon, this class provides information about long-term investment returns and reducing income taxes. The class meets today and on June 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Hedlund Building, room 133 on North Idaho College’s main campus. The cost is $25. To register or for more information call (208) 769-3333 or visit www.workforcetraining.nic.edu.
Agricultural Burning Practices and Research Task Force – The working meeting of the Ag Burning Task Force meets today from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office, 4601 N. Monroe. For more information call 329-3574.
“The Future of Riverfront Park” – Marketing Associates of Spokane will discuss plans for the new Science Center and IMAX Theater at their next luncheon meeting. Spokane Parks and Recreation will display design concepts and answer questions today from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $15 for MAS members and $25 for non-members. Lunch is included. Reserve your place by June 7. Call Hope Findley at 276-9266 or visit www.maspokane.org.
Community Leadership Day: Leadership Spokane Graduation & Volunteer Fair – Community leaders will by honored today at this free event at Decades, 10502 E. Sprague from 2:30-5 p.m. Dr. Joe Albert of Gonzaga University will be the keynote speaker. To reserve your seat call 459-4116.
“Making the Workplace Healthy” – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Nation Association of Women Business Owners regular meeting today will feature guest speaker Dr. Laura Asbell, a clinical psychologist. This dinner meeting will be held at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $23. To register or for more information call Mary Runcorn at 921-5914.
FRIDAY
Trade Week Luncheon – Steve Helmbrecht of Itron will discuss the story of his company and success at this luncheon today from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center’s first floor conference room, 801 W. Riverside. The cost of this event is $15 per person. To register call Kori at 459-4123 or e-mail kwojtylko@intrade.org.
CONVENTIONS
The estimated economic impact of the following conventions is $285,000.
Washington State Department of Transportation Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Association Convention – June 9-11 at the Doubletree Hotel City Center. 400 delegates
Marine Corps League – June 10-13 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel. 100 delegates.
Regular Meetings
MONDAY
Rotary club of Spokane North, noon Red Lion Grand Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. For information, call 455-6470.
Spokane Valley Toastmasters, 6:15-7:30 a.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Caduceus Room. For information, call Dave Scott at 389-2500.
Toastmasters Club 14, Southsiders at Unity, 5:30-7 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard. For information, call Terri Lewis-Sander at 838-6518.
Lamplighters Toastmasters Club 449, 6:15 a.m., Ridpath Hotel. For information, call Wanda Howie at 838-8294.
TUESDAY
Spokane Valley Rotary, noon, Spokane Valley DoubleTree Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. For information, call Holly Montgomery at 892-4503.
The Focus Groups, Spokane Valley, 7-8:30 a.m. at Old European, 11520 E. Sprague. For information, call Paul Peterson at 928-4699.
Spokane Central Lions Club, noon, Red Lion Grand Hotel, 303 W. North River Drive. For information, call 328-6900.
Spokane Uptowners Toastmasters, noon, Eastern Washington University Spokane Center, 705 W. First, Room 222. For information, call Rich Dickman at 924-9449.
Rotary West, noon, Holiday Inn-Airport, 1616 S. Windsor Dr. For information, call James Patterson at 455-6412 or e-mail: rotarywestsce@aol.com.
Spokane Daybreak Rotary, 7 a.m., Spokane Club library room. For information, call Steve at 922-4522.
Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane, noon, Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. For information, call 624-6161.
River City Networkers, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Spokane Club. For information, call Matthew Reilly at 353-3428.
Northside Power Networking, 7 a.m. For information, call 468-9695 or 467-2081.
Spokane Business Builders of Business Network International, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 a.m., IHOP, 5403 E. Sprague. For information, call 922-1412.
Spokane Valley Kiwanis, 6:45 a.m., Shari’s Restaurant, 320 N. Sullivan. For information, call 922-8914.
Exchange Club of North Spokane, 7 a.m., Solicitor’s Corner, 6301 N. Division. For information, call 489-0741.
WEDNESDAY
Business Network Alliance meets at 7 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division (For information, call David Scott at 389-2500), and at noon, Rock Inn, 8122 E. Sprague (For information, call Tim Osterholm at 991-0992.
Coeur d’Alene Business Referral Group – meets at 7 a.m. at the Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call Todd Damschen at (208) 676-9639.
Enlightened Entrepreneurs Alliance – 6:30-7:45 a.m., Frankie Doodles, 30 E. Third. For information, call (877) 222-7964.
Spokane Business and Professional Association – 7:30 a.m., Solicitor’s Corner, 6301 N. Division. For information, call Randy Beigh at 327-3883.
The Inland Northwest Association of Financial Professions – meets at 11:45 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, Hotel Lusso. For information, call Marlene at 363-6861.
Spokane Chapter of NALS – an association for legal professionals, meets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month, Washington Trust Bank, 717 W. Sprague. For information, call Ev Garrett at 624-8200.
Spokane Referral Network – Meets from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marie Callanders at Argonne and I-90. Contact Ken Price at 999-4798, e-mail kprice@thecareforce.com or David McKenzie at 868-9801 or e-mail david@dreamworldconsulting.com.
Sunrise Toastmasters Club – 6:15-7:40 a.m., 315 E. Montgomery. For information, call Walt at 747-3231.
Network Navigators of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Old European Restaurant, 11520 E. Sprague. For information, call Debbie Navin at 991-1367.
International Association of Administrative Professionals – 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the WA/CA room at Gonzaga University. For information, call 533-7065.
Coeur d’Alene Metro of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Thomas Orjala at (208) 640-0660.
Building Owners and Managers Association – noon-1 p.m., Red Lion Grand Hotel. For information, call Lisa Quigley at 344-2662.
Inland Northwest Business Travel Association – (INBTA) is a professional organization comprised of business travel arrangers/planners, corporate meeting planners and vendors. INTBA meets once a month at various area locations. Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call Dana Divine at 789-6812.
Spokane Hispanic Business Professional Association – meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.; meeting location varies. For information, call 363-5330.
Inland Northwest Business Alliance – a professional gay and gay friendly business organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Café Europa, 125 S. Wall. For information, call 455-3699.
Spokane Valley Business Association – meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Fire Station One, 10319 E. Sprague. Local government officials discuss upcoming projects and other ongoing plans and issues. For more information, call 924-7800.
Post Falls LEADS Club – meets at noon at Godfather’s Pizza, Seltice Way, Post Falls. Call Kyle Koski at (208) 292-1942.
Spokane Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers – meets the third Wednesday of each month, noon, US Bank Building, third floor conference room, 422 W. Riverside. Call 624-5265.
Hillyard Rotary – meets every Wednesday at noon at the Northeast Neighborhood Community Center. For information, call Marilyn at 354-7339.
Liberty Lake Toastmasters – 5:45-6:45 p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Building, 22510 E. Mission. For information, call Carrie at 891-0110.
THURSDAY
Business Network Alliance – noon, Bobby D’s restaurant, 7102 E. Sprague. For information, call Tim Osterholm at 991-0992.
Rotary Club of Spokane No. 21 – noon, Ridpath Hotel. For information, call Lucretia Auble at 534-8998.
Post Falls Toastmasters – 6:30 a.m., Templin’s Resort, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. For information, call Lin at (208) 765-5004, or Brad at (208) 762-2227.
Uptown Women’s LEADS Club – 1 p.m., Steam Plant Grill. For information, call Anje Lamb at (208) 665-5242.
Inland Northwest ASTD – meets the third Thursday of each month, noon, Red Lion Grand Hotel. For information, call Gloria Lopez at 928-0423.
Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary – noon, Solicitor’s Corner, 6301 N. Division. For information, call Rex Reed at 838-9172.
Medical Center Toastmaster’s Club – 6:30 a.m., St. Luke’s Medical Office Building, Room 200, 715 S. Cowley. For information, call Marilyn at 448-0609.
Spokane Business Builders – 7 a.m., Hotel Lusso, 808 W. Sprague. For information, call Chris Burns at 483-3355.
Spokane Referral Group – 7:15 a.m., Conley’s Place, 12618 E. Sprague. For information, call Guy Williams at 893-8077.
Networkers at Noon of Business Network International – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shenanigans. For information, call Clark Bergerud at 363-6565.
Coeur d’Alene Alliance of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Dockside. For information, call Joshua Sprague at (208) 773-0504.
Lake City Women’s Chapter of LEADS Club – meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at Elmer’s Restaurant at Highway 95 and Neider in Coeur d’Alene. Contact Barbra McClure at (208) 772-6662.
Business Network International – in Sandpoint, 7:30-9 a.m., Ivano’s Restaurant. For information, call Michele Berger at (208) 265-5082.
Downtown Leads Group – noon to 1:15 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. For information, call Dale Peringer at 981-1759.
The American Society of Women Accountants – meets the third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Red Lion Grand Hotel. For information, call Lisa Kroiss at 624-2378.
The Exchange Club of Downtown Spokane – noon-1 p.m., Ridpath Motor Inn. For information, call Mark Smith at 455-3550.
Spokane Area Masters of Business Administration Association – noon, the fourth Thursday of each month, September through May, O’Doherty’s Irish Grille, 525 Spokane Falls Blvd. For information, call 534-0423.
Spokane Valley Golden ‘K’ Kiwanis Club – 9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th. For information, call 926-1031.
Coeur d’Alene LEADS Club – 7:30 a.m., Connoisseurs Catering, 819 E. Sherman. Call Anje Lamb at (208) 665-5242.
Toastmasters Moonlighters Club #431 – 5:15 p.m., Stamper, Rubens, Stocker & Smith, P.S., basement conference room, 720 W. Boone. Call 326-4800.
Deer Park PowerTipps – a business networking/referral group, 7:30 a.m., Jerry’s Restaurant, Highway 2 north of Riverside. For information, call John Simpson at 276-6619 or Cathie at 276-5043.
Spokane Falls Toastmasters-meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. on the second floor of Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. For information call 325-2574.
FRIDAY
Northwest Kiwanis – 6:45-7:45 a.m., downtown Perkins, 12 E. Olive Way. For information, call Rich Richard at 448-0138.
Northwest Human Resource Management Association – conducts monthly luncheon meetings the first Friday of each month. For information, call Claudia Campbell at 232-4496.
Spokane Executives Association – Meets at noon at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. For information call the executive director at 747-5254.