Week Ahead

SUNDAY

Rural Telecon ‘04 – The Inland Northwest Community Access Network is hosting this telecommunications conference today through Wednesday at the Ridpath Hotel. Speakers include Anthony Wilhelm, director of the Technology Opportunities Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more information or to register visit www.ruraltelecon.org.

MONDAY

Basic Legal Issues for Small Business – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will meet today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The class will discuss business legal entities and the basic legal issues that apply to small businesses. The cost is $35. For more information or to register call 358-7890.

Nonprofit Recordkeeping – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will meet today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The class will discuss Internal Revenue Service guidelines for nonprofit organizations. The cost is $35. For more information or to register call 358-7890.

The Value of Angel Investing – Connect Northwest, the Spokane Economic Development Council, the Delta Angel Group and the Washington Technology Center Angel Network will discuss how to gain access to start-up capital in the region. The event is today at 5 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post Street. For more information or to register, visit www.connectnw.org.

Ethnic Diversity in the Workforce – British business expert Dr. Sue Marlow will speak about her books, “Business Support Needs of Ethnic Minority Firms” and “The Take Up of Formal Training in Smaller Ethnic Firms,” today from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, 801 W. Riverside Ave. For more information call Courtney Jensen at 358-2255.

New Opportunities-Old Challenges? Women, Welfare and Entrepreneurship – British business expert Dr. Sue Marlow will discuss the transition from welfare to work today from 2-4 p.m. at the Riverpoint Auditorium, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For more information call Courtney Jensen at 358-2255.

TUESDAY

Any Accounting for Change? Female Entrepreneurs in the Professions – British business expert Dr. Sue Marlow will discuss a study of female accountants today from noon until 1 p.m. at Monroe Hall, room 207 on the Eastern Washington University campus in Cheney. For more information call Courtney Jensen at 358-2255.

Broadcast Media 101 for Nonprofits – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will discuss building relationships with the media. Meets today from 9 a.m. until noon at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information call 358-7890.

Employer Taxes – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will discuss employer-related taxes, including state and federal quarterly reporting. The class meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information or to register call 358-7890.

Highway Construction Career and Resource Fair – The Washington State Department of Transportation is presenting this resource fair today from 1-4 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Ct. Participants are invited to bring their resumes and questions. For more information call Marvin Jenkins at 1-866-252-2680.

Group Life Carveout Solution – Jefferson Pilot Financial is sponsoring this 1 CE credit class that is being offered by the Spokane Association of Health Underwriters today from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. For more information call 252-7031.

Christian Business & Professional Women After 5 Club – “Come to the Fair” meets today at 6:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. The special feature is a silent auction and Vickie Barry of Bellingham, Wash. will speak. The cost is $10.75. For more information or to reserve a seat call Laura at 483-5582 or Jane at 328-4720.

Business Entity Workshop – The Internal Revenue Service will discuss the pros and cons of various business legal entities. The class is today at 8:30 a.m. at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside, room 240. For information call 353-2800.

WEDNESDAY

Seventh Annual Inland Northwest Accounting Symposium – Tony Maki, the managing partner of Moss Adams LLP, will discuss the Enterprise Risk Management Framework today from noon until 2 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. The cost is $40. For information call 747-3208.

SCORE Business Counseling – Appointments are available for confidential sessions with SCORE counselors today from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Panhandle Area Council, 11100 Airport Drive, Hayden. Call (208) 772-0584 for an appointment.

Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success – Develop your own business plan and learn why it is important today from 8 a.m. until noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside, room 240. The cost is $35. Call James Ingebritsen at 353-2820 or Velda at 353-2822.

How to Grow Your Business in the New Economy – Presented by the African American Hispanic Asian and Native American Business Forum, this class will discuss pooling, allying and linking today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Deer Park County Public Library District, 208 S. Forest Street, Deer Park. The cost is $25. For information call AHANA at 838-1881.

Leadership from the Ground Up: Effectiveness in Changing Times – This conference, presented by the Gonzaga University School of Professional Studies in conjunction with Fortune Magazine, will feature a broadcast featuring Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump, Jack Welch and Suze Orman. The conference is today from 7:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. The cost is $199. For information call 1-800-289-0051 or visit www.luminaryseries.com.

Hiring Smart – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Center, this class will discuss plans to help new employees become productive more quickly. The class meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information call 358-7890.

THURSDAY

National Association of Women Business Owners – The Inland Northwest chapter’s annual meeting and banquet takes place today at 5:30 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. Beverly Inman-Ebel, NAWBO’s 2004-05 president, will speak. The cost is $40. For information call Mary Runcorn at 921-5914.

City of Spokane Projects and the A/E/C Industry – Marketing Associates of Spokane will discuss this subject at its next luncheon meeting today from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. Tom Arnold and Ken Pelton with the City of Spokane will speak. The cost is $15 for M.A.S. members and $25 for nonmembers. For information call Jamie Miller at 927-7747 or visit www.maspokane.org.

Depression: It’s a Lot More Than Just the Blues – The Inland Northwest Business Coalition on Health presents this seminar that will focus on depression’s impact on the workplace. Dr. Jack Melton, a clinical psychologist, will speak today from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost for members is $25 and $35 for nonmembers. For information call Ginny Karst at 358-3945 or e-mail ginny.e.karst@seabury.com.

Market Your Business After Hours – The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce is providing this opportunity to meet other professionals from throughout the area. The event is today from 5-7 p.m. at the Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main. For information call Erica at 459-4117.

National Association of Purchasing Managers – The Spokane chapter is offering a weekly CPM study class for Module 1 starting today from 6-8 p.m. at the Gonzaga University Purchasing Department Conference room. The cost is $50 and does not include the price of the study guide. For information call Alice Sanders at 482-1718.

Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Fall Lunch Series – Leslie Richardson, a senior tax manager with Moss Adams in Seattle, will discuss “How do Nonprofit Organizations Enter Joint Ventures with Private Entities and Maintain Tax Exempt Status?” today from noon until 2 p.m. at Gonzaga University. The cost is $55. For information call Casi Densley at 755-8689.

Tactical Planning and Project Execution – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Training and Education Coordinating Center (TECC), this class will discuss taking a project from strategy to results. The class meets today and on Oct. 21 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $169. For information call 533-4700.

FRIDAY

Time Management – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Training and Education Coordinating Center (TECC), this two-part class will discuss using your time more effectively. The class meets today and on Oct. 22 at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $149. For information call 533-4700.

Motivating – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Training and Education Coordinating Center (TECC) this two-part course will discuss the techniques of motivating and inspiring others. The class is today and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. until noon at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $149. For information call 533-4700.

Sales Basics – Presented by Community Colleges of Spokane’s Training and Education Coordinating Center, this two-part class will discuss new techniques by successful sales teams. The class meets today and Oct. 22 from 1-4 p.m. at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $149. For information call 533-4700.

CONVENTIONS

The Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP – Oct. 10-12 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 150 delegates

Rural Telecommunications Congress – Oct. 10-13 at the WestCoast Ridpath. 300 delegates

The Washington State Department of Transportation Tribal/State Transportation Conference – Oct. 11-13 at the Doubletree Hotel City Center. 150 delegates

Washington Association of County Designated Mental Health Professionals – Oct. 13-15 at the Doubletree Hotel City Center. 100 delegates

The Washington Association of Maintenance & Operations Administrators – Oct. 13-16 at the Spokane Convention Center/Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 480 delegates

The Washington State Beekeepers Association – Oct. 14-16 at the Doubletree Hotel City Center. 100 delegates

The Heart Institute of Spokane Cardiovascular Update – Oct. 15-16 at the Davenport Hotel. 300 delegates

Regular Meetings

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