Week Ahead

MONDAY

Reverse Job Fair – Spokane Public Schools and Goodwill Industries present this lunch-hour networking event for students who wish to display their interests and job qualifications to potential employers today from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Empire Ballroom of the WestCoast Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. For information, call Kerry Wiltzius at 444-4374.

TUESDAY

After 5 Club – The Christian Business and Professional Women are having their monthly meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division. This month’s featured speaker is Marlene Yundt of Portland. The cost is $10.75 and includes dinner. For information call Laura at 483-5582 or Jane at 328-4720.

Disney Keys to Excellence – Eastern Washington University’s Office of Professional Development presents this seminar from the Disney Institute that will discuss that company’s business strategies and how they can be applied to other industries in four different sessions today from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the WestCoast Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. The cost of each session is $99. For information, call 359-7380.

Marketing on a Shoestring: Low- and No-Cost Ideas for Promoting Your Business – The Women’s Business Center presents this workshop that will discuss marketing strategies today from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Northeast Community Center, room B/C, 4001 N. Cook. The cost is $15 and registration is required. For information call Lori at 744-0972.

WEDNESDAY

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 Inland Northwest Tourism Awards – The Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is presenting its awards event today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. Awards will be given to the best of the region’s tourism and hospitality industry. The cost is $15 for Spokane CVB members and $20 for nonmembers. For information call 742-9382.

THURSDAY

A Quick Look at QuickBooks: Is it Right for You? – The Women’s Business Center is presenting this workshop to discuss the basics of QuickBooks today from 8-9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard Office Center conference room, 827 W. First. The cost is $15 and registration is required. For information call Lori at 744-0972.

The Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners Monthly Meeting – This group will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with dinner today at 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post St. The cost is $24 in advance and $26 at the door. For information call Omega Chandler at 838-3646.

Win, Place or Show: Jockeying for Position in a Competitive Business Marketplace – Paul Brown, a principal of Summit Advisory, will discuss setting your business apart from your competition at the Marketing Associates of Spokane meeting today from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $15 for MAS members and $25 for nonmembers. For information call Jamie Miller at 927-7747 or visit www.maspokane.org.

The Spokane Small Business Server User Group – Anyone interested in small business technology is invited to the seminar today at 5:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Fire House #4, 1515 W. First Ave. For information call Bob Romney at 455-8173 or e-mail bobromney@msn.com.

FRIDAY

Good Morning Spokane Region, Social Capital and Networking – This month’s GMSR meeting will discuss maximizing your networking abilities today from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Shilo Inn, 923 E. Third. The cost is $15 for chamber member and $20 for nonmembers before Monday. After Monday the cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For information call 624-1393.