Week Ahead
MONDAY
How to Budget – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this course will cover the procedures and purposes of budgeting. The class is today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Cost is $35. For more information or to register call 358-7890.
Is Your Business Idea Feasible? – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this three-hour workshop will help participants evaluate their business ideas through planning, finding financing and researching the marketplace. The class meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Center (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $40 and two people may attend the class for that fee, but will have to share materials. For more information or to register call 358-7890.
TUESDAY
Can We Help You? – The Christian Business and Professional Women present their monthly After 5 Club meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Speakers include Becky Bishop of CASA Partners and Karen Gunderson of Bellevue, Wash. The cost is $10.75. For more information or to register call Laura at 483-5582 or Jane at 328-4720.
Speaking Success Series – The first of six seminars offered by Eastern Washington University’s Office of Professional Development is today from 7-10:30 a.m. at the Riverpoint Higher Education Park Phase I Building, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. This week’s topic covers communicating you and your organization and speaking on the spot with authority. The cost for the series is $800 or $150 for individual sessions. To register or for more information call 922-5088 or visit www.richkinseminars.com.
Introduction to Business Web Pages – Sponsored by Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this workshop will teach you what’s involved in putting your business, product or service on the Web. Resource materials and free demonstration software is included. The class is today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. To register or for more information call 358-7890.
Professional Writing Workshop – Presented by Gonzaga University, this workshop will focus on improving the writing skills of professionals and college students. The class meets today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m.-noon at Gonzaga’s Herak Center for Engineering, room 106. The cost is $199. For register or for information call 323-3575.
WEDNESDAY
Human Resource Practices – Presented by Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will offer an overview of human resource practices and includes recruitment, interviewing techniques, employment issues and discharge. The class meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Center (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. To register or for more information call 358-7890.
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Education Meeting – The first luncheon of the season will meet today from noon-1 p.m. in the Georgian Room of the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. Today’s topic will be emotional intelligence and Joseph Albert of Gonzaga University will speak. The cost is $25. For information or to register call 747-3208, or e-mail Spokane@wscpa.org.
“Color Blind or Color Conscious? How to Reach a Future of Respect” – History professor Evelyn Hu-DeHart of Brown University will be the keynote speaker at Community Colleges of Spokane’s fall conference today at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Hu-DeHart specializes in Latin American/Caribbean history, politics and contemporary affairs and will speak at 10 a.m. at the Walter S. Johnson Sports Center on the campus. For more information call Sharon Jones at 434-5108.
“Take Back Your Time” – John De Graaf, a documentary filmmaker, author and activist, will speak on this topic today from 7-9 p.m. in the Barbieri Courtroom at the Gonzaga University School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati, and tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. at the Sandpoint Public Library, 1407 Cedar St. in Sandpoint. De Graaf will speak about how America compares worldwide when it comes to work and leisure time. For more information about this presentation call John Caputo at 323-6656, or e-mail caputo@gem.gonzaga.edu.
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, Idaho. To schedule an appointment call (208) 772-0584.
Principles of Marketing – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business present this workshop today from 8 a.m. until noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave. #240. Learn how to focus on generating revenues for your business. The cost is $35. To register or for more information call James Ingebritsen at 353-2820 or Velda at 353-2822.
Improving Team Effectiveness – Learn to understand communication and behavioral styles at this workshop today from 9 a.m. until noon at Associated Industries, 920 N. Washington. Associated members can attend for $65 and non-members for $99. For more information or to register call 326-6885.
THURSDAY
Internet Marketing: From Planning a Web Site Plus – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Small Business Development Center, this class will cover the essential parts of a successful Web site and more. Meets today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Center (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For information or to register call 358-7890.
“Hooked on Service” – Gonzaga University is hosting this twice-a-year ServiceFest today from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall on the school campus. More than 50 nonprofit organizations will attend and anyone interested in volunteer opportunities is invited. For information call Todd Dunfield at 323-6396 or e-mail dunfield@gonzaga.edu.
Washington State Minority and Women Business Certification – This free briefing will discuss certification by the Office of Minority Women Business Enterprise, as well as the benefits your business can receive from the office. Meets today from 9-10 a.m. at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave. #240. For information or to register call the BIC at 353-2800.
FRIDAY
Nomination Deadline for Technet’s Seventh Annual Catalyst Awards – Today is the deadline to nominate a company, organization, innovator of the year and mentor of the year for the Seventh Annual Catalyst Awards which will be held on Oct. 20 in the Grand Pennington Ballroom of the Davenport Hotel. To make a nomination visit www.technetnw.org.
Gubernatorial Debate at the September Good Morning Spokane Region meeting – The monthly membership meeting of the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce will meet today from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. Candidates running for governor of Washington will be in attendance. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. After Sept. 14 the cost is $20 and $25. To register or for information call 624-1393.
SATURDAY
Home Buyer Seminar – This seminar includes a free credit report and analysis. Meets today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Argonne Branch of the Spokane Public Library, 4322 N. Argonne Rd. For information or to register call Wena’ Powell-Knaup at 444-7755.
CONVENTIONS
The National CMHC/MIS User Group – Sept. 15-17 at the West Coast Ridpath, 515 W. Sprague. 60 delegates
The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts – Sept. 14-18 at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. 300 delegates
The American Symphony Orchestra League – Sept. 17-18 at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. 50 delegates
USS Menifee APA 202 Reunion – Sept. 16-19 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. 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, 5:30-7 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard. For information, call Richard Dalke at 326-4163 or e-mail rvdalke@worldnet.att.net.
Lamplighters Toastmasters Club 449, 6:15 a.m., Ridpath Hotel. For information, call Wanda Howie at 838-8294.
Spokane Valley Lions – meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Mall IHOP, 14706 E. Indiana Ave. For information call 922-8581.
TUESDAY
Greater Sandpoint Toastmasters Club 6005 – Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Slates. For information contact Bruce Thompson at (208) 265-4607.
Gavelier Toastmasters Club meets from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division.
Spokane Valley Rotary, noon, Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. For information, call Holly Montgomery at 353-7057.
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
Spokane Chapter of NALS, an association for legal professionals, meets at noon every third Wednesday of the month at Frankie Doodles, 30 E. Third Avenue. For information call Sonji Ruttan at 324-6747.
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.
Spokane Business Connections – meets from noon-1 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. For information call Keith Pearson at 217-1633.
Spokane Small Business Women – meets every other Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. Call Lori at 710-0585 or Trini at 468-5217 for location and information.
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.
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship – meets at noon in the banquet room of the Pizza Factory, Highway 395 and H Street, in Deer Park. For information call Tom Stradling at 499-0118; Time White at 276-1035; Marlin Roberts at 276-3123; Don Murphy at 292-0502.
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 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.
Spokane Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals – meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Gonzaga University Cog, WA-CA room at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Pat Crocker-Fox at 533-7065.
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 466-6523.
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
Downtown Spokane LeTip – meets 7-8:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 12 E. Olive. For more information call Bob Howard at 939-5725.
Liberty Lake Rotary – meets at noon at Palenque Mexican Restaurant, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Road. For more information call Al Stevens at 927-8516.
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 Helen Jewitt, 993-5618.
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, John Michael’s, 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.
Spokane Leads Club – 1 p.m. at the Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln. For information about the Leads Club visit www.leadsclub.com or call (800) 783-3761. To make a reservation call Katrina Miller of Synergy Design Studio at 747-7100.
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., Elmer’s on Neider Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. Call Barbara McClure at (208) 772-6662.
Toastmasters Moonlighters Club #431 – 5:15 p.m., Stamper, Rubens, Stocker & Smith, P.S., basement conference room, 720 W. Boone. Call 326-4800.
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
Spokane South Rotary Club – meets at noon at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Call Philip Helean at 838-3577 ext. 131.
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.
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.