Week Ahead

TUESDAY

Farm Programs and Crop Insurance Workshop – The Washington State University Extension presents this workshop featuring Dave Green of the USDA Risk Management and Ross Laren of the Natural Resources Conservation Service today from 8-10 a.m. at the Longhorn Barbecue, 7611 W. SR 2, Airway Heights. A no-host breakfast is available. For information call WSU Extension, Spokane County at 477-2048.

Spokane Project Management Forum – Clint Skelton of Getronics’ Financial Business Solutions Group will speak about critical chain project management methodologies today at 5:30 p.m. at Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley. For information call Jeff Jurgensen at 747-8031 or e-mail jjurgensen@kjmassoc.com.

WEDNESDAY

Spokane City Forum – Tony Bonanzino, the incoming chairman of the Spokane Greater Chamber of Commerce and CEO of HollisterStier will speak about “Navigating the Collaborative Sea: Enhancing Community Wellness” today from 11:45 a.m-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $8.50 and $5 for students. Reservations are required. For information call Judy Clemenson at 777-1555 or e-mail spokanecityforum@yahoo.com.

Principles of Marketing – Learn how to focus on generating revenues today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside Avenue #240. The cost is $35 pre-paid and $45 at the door. For information call Billie Moreland at 353-2820.

The Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators – Philip Carstens Jr. will speak about employee stock ownership plans today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $30. For information call Pat Gamache at 838-5500 or e-mail pgamache@randall-hurley.com.

THURSDAY

Forecasting Markets: The Capital Update for 2005 – The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum is presenting this free satellite broadcast today from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Gonzaga University Foley Teleconference Center, 502 E. Boone. Registration is required by Tuesday. For information call Jim Roberts at 869-0238 or e-mail jimroberts22@comcast.net.

R.V. Show and Sale – The 17th Annual R.V. Show and Sale starts today and runs through Jan. 23 at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. The hours are today from noon-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $6 and children 12 and under are free with an adult. For more information call Steve Cody at 466-4256 or visit www.spokanervshow.com.

Potential Farm Profitability Analysis Workshop – The Washington State University Extension presents Herb Hinman, a farm management specialist from WSU today from 1-4 p.m. at the WSU Spokane County Extension Center, 22 N. Havana. Registration is required by Tuesday. For more information call Diana Roberts at 477-2167 or e-mail robertsd@wsu.edu.

Get Ready to Network at Business After Hours – Over 300 Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce members will attend this networking opportunity today from 5-7 p.m. at Wendle at the Y, 9000 N. Division. The event includes music, food and beverages. For more information call the Chamber at 624-1393.

SATURDAY

Small Business Resource Forum – The City of Airway Heights is presenting this forum today from 8-11 a.m. at the Airway Heights Community Center. Representatives from the Inland Northwest Community Access Network, the African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American Business Organization, the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Washington University’s College of Business and Public Administration and more will be on hand to make presentations. For information and directions call Tom Lien at 244-2552.