Week Ahead

MONDAY

Research and Development Grants Informational Meeting – The Washington Technology Center administers statewide grants to bring technology into commercial business. Two informational meetings to discuss these grants will take place in Eastern Washington. The first will meet today from 10-11 a.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., fourth-floor boardroom. The second will meet on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. on the Washington State University Campus in Pullman, Wash. For information call Laura Dorsey at (206) 685-4809 or e-mail ldorsey@watechcenter.org.

TUESDAY

Successful Supervising Skills Seminar – Eastern Washington University’s Office of Professional Development is offering this two-day seminar for improving supervising skills. The course will be today and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the EWU Learning Center, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. The cost is $395. For more information call 359-7380 or 1-800-331-9959; e-mail frofdevelop@mail.ewu.edu.

Christian Business and Professional Women Monthly Dinner – This month’s theme is “Put Your Best Food Forward” and meets today at 6:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. The cost is $10.75. For information call Laura at 483-5582 or Jane at 328-4720.

Soilborne Diseases Workshop – Washington State University Extension is offering this workshop to discuss soilborne diseases of grain crops today from 8-10 a.m. at the Harvester Restaurant, 410 W. First Street, Spangle. There will be a no-host breakfast available. For information call Diana Roberts at 477-2167 or e-mail robertsd@wsu.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Doing Market Research the Easy Way – the West Plains Chamber of Commerce will present this workshop on how to evaluate the profitability of business concepts today from 6-9 p.m. at the Airway Heights Public Library. For information and directions call 838-1881.

Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business presents “How to create a business plan” today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside #240. The cost is $35 if registered or $45 at the door. For information call Billie Moreland at 353-2820.

The University of Idaho/Washington State University Career Fair – The University of Idaho Colleges of Natural Resources and Agricultural and Life Sciences and the Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources Sciences are presenting this career fair today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the UI Student Union Building Ballroom and Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the WSU Ensminger Pavilion. For information call Diane Holick at (208) 885-7302 or e-mail dholick@uidaho.edu or Marilue Von Bargen at 335-4562 or e-mail vonbarge@wsu.edu.

February Leadership Connection – Leadership Spokane, Gonzaga University and Whitworth College present syndicated columnist Tim McGuire today from 7-8:45 a.m. in the Championship room of the Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. McGuire will speak about “Ten Ways to Make a Difference.” The cost is $25 or $9 for students. For information call 323-3572.

Learn to Write Like a Professional – Gonzaga University Continuing Education presents this workshop today from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Foley Center Teleconference Room on the Gonzaga Campus, 502 E. Boone. The cost is $199 and includes materials, refreshments and lunch. For information call 323-3575 or 1-800-986-9585.

THURSDAY

Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners – This regular meeting will feature Sandy Brewer and Teri Clark from Pinnacle Investigations who will discuss identity theft. The meeting is today at 5:30 p.m. at Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. The cost is $24. For information call Mary Runcorn at 921-5914 or e-mail mruncorn@isccares.com.

Spokane Area Economic Development Council – This organization’s 31st annual meeting, “Creating a Globally Competitive Region,” will meet today at 4 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. For information call Jim Huttenmaier at 742-9358 or e-mail jhuttenmaier@spokaneedc.org.

Moving Forward with the North Spokane Corridor – The February meeting of Marketing Associates of Spokane is today from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The lead designers of the North Spokane Corridor will be on hand to speak about the project. The cost is $15 for M.A.S. members and $25 for non members. For information call Jamie Miller at 927-7747.

FRIDAY

The Changing Role of the Trainer – The Inland Northwest American Society of Training and Development will present Maureen Orey who will speak about new roles for trainers. The workshop is Feb. 16, but the deadline to register is today. For information call 535-7066, visit www.astdinw.org, or e-mail pammcoffee@comcast.net.

Farm Financial Management Workshops – Washington State University Extension is presenting this workshop today from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Ritzville. This workshop will discuss using financial calculators and you must pre-register to reserve a calculator. For information and location call Tom Platt at 725-4171 or e-mail plattom@wsu.edu.

SATURDAY

eBay University – Learn the basics of eBay or take a more advanced class today at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $69. The beginner’s class meets from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and the advanced class is from 9 a.m.-3:45. For information visit www.ebay.com and click on the eBay University link.

Spokane Golf Show – This seventh annual event will be today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For information call 466-0510 or visit www.spokanegolfshow.com.

Regular Meetings

MONDAY

Rotary Club of Spokane North, noon, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Call 465-4569.

Spokane Valley Toastmasters, 6:15-7:30 a.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Caduceus Room. Call Dave Scott, 389-2500.

Toastmasters Club 14, Southsiders, 5:30-7 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard. Call Richard Dalke, 326-4163 or rvdalke@worldnet.att.net.

Lamplighters Toastmasters Club 449, 6:15 a.m., Ridpath Hotel. Call Wanda Howie, 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. Call 922-8581.

TUESDAY

Greater Spokane Area Postal Customer Council (GSAPCC), for education and assistance with postal issues, this group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. at Progressions Credit Union, 2919 E. Mission. For information call 622-5753.

Greater Sandpoint Toastmasters Club 6005 – Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Slates. Call (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. Call Holly Montgomery, 353-7057.

The Focus Groups, Spokane Valley, 7-8:30 a.m. at Old European, 11520 E. Sprague. Call Paul Peterson, 928-4699.

Spokane Central Lions Club, noon, Red Lion Grand Hotel, 303 W. North River Drive. Call 328-6900.

Spokane Uptowners Toastmasters, noon, Eastern Washington University Spokane Center, 705 W. First, Room 222. Call Rich Dickman, 924-9449.

Rotary West, noon, Holiday Inn-Airport, 1616 S. Windsor Dr. Call James Patterson, 455-6412 or rotarywestsce@aol.com.

Spokane Daybreak Rotary, 7 a.m., Spokane Club library room. Call Steve, 922-4522.

Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane, noon, Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. Call 624-6161.

River City Networkers, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Spokane Club. Call Matthew Reilly, 353-3428.

Northside Power Networking, 7 a.m. Call 468-9695 or 467-2081.

Spokane Business Builders of Business Network International, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 a.m., IHOP, 5403 E. Sprague. Call 922-1412.

Spokane Valley Kiwanis, 6:45 a.m., Shari’s Restaurant, 320 N. Sullivan. Call 922-8914.

Exchange Club of North Spokane, 7 a.m., Solicitor’s Corner, 6301 N. Division. Call 489-0741.

WEDNESDAY

Spokane Chapter of NALS, noon, every third Wednesday, Washington Trust Bank Building, 717 W. Sprague. Call Sonji Ruttan, 324-6747 or junlu4@yahoo.com.

Business Network Alliance, 7 a.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Call David Scott, 389-2500. Also at noon, Rock Inn, 8122 E. Sprague. Call Tim Osterholm, 991-0992.

Spokane Business Connections – noon-1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. Call Keith Pearson, 217-1633.

Spokane Small Business Women – 10-11:30 a.m. every other Wednesday. Call Lori at 710-0585 or Trini at 468-5217 for location.

Coeur d’Alene Business Referral Group - 7 a.m., Greenbriar Inn, 315 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call Todd Damschen, (208) 676-9639.

Enlightened Entrepreneurs Alliance – 6:30-7:45 a.m., Frankie Doodles, 30 E. Third. Call (877) 222-7964.

Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship – meets at noon in the Pizza Factory, Highway 395 and H Street, in Deer Park. Call Tom Stradling, 499-0118 or Marlin Roberts, 276-3123.

Spokane Business and Professional Association – 7:30 a.m., Solicitor’s Corner, 6301 N. Division. Call Randy Beigh, 327-3883.

The Inland Northwest Association of Financial Professions – meets at 11:45 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, Hotel Lusso. Call Marlene, 363-6861.

Spokane Referral Network – Meets from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marie Callanders at Argonne and I-90. Call Ken Price, 999-4798 or kprice@thecareforce.com, or David McKenzie, 868-9801 or david@dreamworldconsulting.com.

Sunrise Toastmasters Club – 6:15-7:40 a.m., 315 E. Montgomery. Call Walt, 747-3231.

Network Navigators of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Old European Restaurant, 11520 E. Sprague. Call Debbie Navin, 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. Call 533-7065.

Coeur d’Alene Metro of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway. Call Thomas Orjala, (208) 640-0660.

Building Owners and Managers Association – noon-1 p.m., Red Lion Grand Hotel. Call Lisa Quigley, 344-2662.

Inland Northwest Business Travel Association – Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at various locations. Call Dana Divine, 789-6812.

Spokane Hispanic Business Professional Association – meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., at various locations. Call 363-5330.

Spokane Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals – meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the WA/CA room at Gonzaga University at 5:30 p.m. Call Pat Crocker-Fox, 533-7065.

Inland Northwest Business Alliance – meets the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Café Europa, 125 S. Wall. 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. Call 924-7800.

Post Falls LEADS Club – meets at noon at Godfather’s Pizza, Seltice Way, Post Falls. Call Kyle Koski, (208) 292-1942.

Spokane Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers – meets the third Wednesday of each month, noon, US Bank Building, 422 W. Riverside. Call 624-5265.

Hillyard Rotary – meets every Wednesday at noon at the Northeast Neighborhood Community Center. Call Marilyn, 466-6523.

Liberty Lake Toastmasters – 5:45-6:45 p.m., Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Building, 22510 E. Mission. Call Carrie, 891-0110.

Business Network Alliance – noon, Bobby D’s restaurant, 7102 E. Sprague. Call Tim Osterholm, 991-0992.

THURSDAY

Downtown Spokane LeTip – meets 7-8:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 12 E. Olive. Call Bob Howard, 939-5725.

Liberty Lake Rotary – meets at noon at Palenque Mexican Restaurant, 1102 N. Liberty Lake Rd. Call Al Stevens, 927-8516.

Rotary Club of Spokane No. 21 – noon, Ridpath Hotel. Call Lucretia Auble, 534-8998.

Post Falls Toastmasters – 6:30 a.m., Templin’s Resort, 414 E. First Ave., Post Falls. Call Lin, (208) 765-5004, or Brad, (208) 762-2227.

Inland Northwest American Society for Training and Development – meets the third Thursday of each month, noon, Red Lion Grand Hotel. Call Gloria Lopez, 928-0423.

Spokane Aurora Northwest Rotary – noon, The Onion, 7522 N. Division. Contact Rex Reed, 838-9172.

Medical Center Toastmaster’s Club – 6:30 a.m., St. Luke’s Medical Office Building, 715 S. Cowley. Call Marilyn, 448-0609.

Spokane Business Builders – 7 a.m., Hotel Lusso, 808 W. Sprague. Call Chris Burns, 483-3355.

Spokane Referral Group – 7:15 a.m., Conley’s Place, 12618 E. Sprague. Call Guy Williams, 893-8077.

Networkers at Noon of Business Network International – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Shenanigans. Call Clark Bergerud, 363-6565.

Coeur d’Alene Alliance of Business Network International – 7-8:30 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Resort, Dockside. Call Joshua Sprague, (208) 773-0504.

Lake City Women’s Chapter of LEADS Club – meets every Thursday at 8 a.m. at Elmer’s Restaurant, Highway 95 and Neider in Coeur d’Alene. Call Barbra McClure, (208) 772-6662.

Business Network International – in Sandpoint, 7:30-9 a.m., Ivano’s Restaurant. Call Michele Berger, (208) 265-5082.

Downtown Leads Group – noon to 1:15 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Call Dale Peringer, 981-1759.

The American Society of Women Accountants – meets the third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Red Lion Grand Hotel. Call Lisa Kroiss, 624-2378.

The Exchange Club of Downtown Spokane – noon-1 p.m., Ridpath Motor Inn. Call Mark Smith, 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. 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. Call 926-1031.

Spokesman Toastmasters Club No. 2464 – Meets weekly at 10 a.m., 999 W. Riverside Avenue. Call 459-5222.

Coeur d’Alene LEADS Club – 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s on Neider Avenue in Coeur d’Alene. Call Barbara McClure, (208) 772-6662.

Toastmasters Moonlighters Club #431 – 5:15 p.m., Stamper, Rubens, Stocker & Smith, P.S., 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. Call 325-2574.

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers – This group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. Membership is $5 a year. For information call Barbara Cagle at 233-8051 or David Demers at 443-7057.

Business Loan Briefings – The U.S. Small Business Administration Spokane chapter has resumed its free business loan briefings on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 11:45 a.m. The briefings meet at the SBA training room, 801 W. Riverside, suite 240. For information call 353-2811.

FRIDAY

Spokane South Rotary Club – meets at noon at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Call Philip Helean, 838-3577 ext. 131.

Deer Park PowerTipps – a business networking/referral group, 7:30 a.m., Jerry’s Restaurant, Highway 2 north of Riverside. Call John Simpson, 276-6619 or Cathie, 276-5043.

Northwest Kiwanis – 6:45-7:45 a.m., downtown Perkins, 12 E. Olive Way. Call Rich Richard, 448-0138.

Northwest Human Resource Management Association – conducts monthly luncheon meetings the first Friday of each month. Call Claudia Campbell, 232-4496.

Spokane Executives Association – Meets at noon at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. Call 747-5254.