Week Ahead

MONDAY

Washington’s New Green Building Law: What it Means to Architects – The Spokane chapter of the American Institute of Architects is presenting Stan Bowman on Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The deadline for pre-paid registration is today and is $20 for AIA members and $25 for nonmembers. For information, call 747-5498.

Marketing Strategies – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the four elements of successful marketing 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.

Appraisal Basics II – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Training and Education Center is presenting this class that will discuss valuation techniques and more today through Thursday and Nov. 14-17 from 5-9 p.m. at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $450. For information, call 533-4732

The Essential Steps in Selling a Privately Owned Business – Pacific Northwest Merger & Acquisition Experts are presenting this meeting that will discuss planning for a sale, finding and screening buyers and more today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. The cost is $195 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. For information, call 455-9297; e-mail info@asgnorthwest.com, or visit www.asgnorthwest.com.

TUESDAY

Business Communications – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss the basics of communication for business, including letters, presentations, netiquette and more 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.

High Tech Firms and Business Creation: The SIRTI Story – Kim Zentz, the executive director of SIRTI, will speak about high tech development in the area today at the Eastern Washington University Riverpoint campus, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For information, call 358-2255 or e-mail cea@mail.ewu.edu.

The Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce’s Upbeat Breakfast – This month’s meeting will feature speaker Ron Nilson, the president and chief executive officer of Ground Force, today at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The trade tables open at 7 a.m. and the breakfast meeting will begin at 7:20 a.m. The cost is $10 at the door. For information, call Toni Sayler at (208) 415-0112.

“Eastern Edge: The Age Factor” – Eastern Washington University is presenting this luncheon meeting featuring Maria Hernandez Peck today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. Peck will speak about how local businesses can accommodate the needs of the senior population. The cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For information, call 235-5034 or visit www.ewu.edu/easternedge.

Home Buyer Seminar – Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third Ave., is presenting this two-part seminar that will help first-time home buyers learn what to look for when house hunting and how to find the right real estate agent and lender today and Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. For information, call the credit union at 838-6171.

MBA and MAcc Information – Gonzaga University will present an informational meeting today on its Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy programs today, from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Jepson Center on GU’s campus. For information Jinny Piskel at 323-3414.

“Working Smarter, Together, Profitably” – The Washington Society of CPAs will present this seminar featuring CPA Ron Rael today, at noon at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside. It costs $25 and includes lunch. For information or to register call 747-3208 or online at https:// www.wscpa.org/wscpa/ chapmeet/chsp13.htm.

WEDNESDAY

Evaluating Franchise Opportunities – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss the basic rules for evaluating a franchise today from 6-8 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $25. For information, call 358-7890.

The Entrepreneurs Forum of the Great Northwest November Workshop – This workshop will discuss where to go for help when you are launching a national or international business today from 5-7 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), in the fourth floor ballroom, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For information, call 483-2320.

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 353-2800.

Medicare Part D Presentations – This meeting will discuss the benefits of the new Medicare prescription-drug program today from 9-11 a.m. in the Dominican Room of Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. For information, call Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington at 458-2509 ext. 280.

THURSDAY

Payroll Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss employee procedure manuals and Immigration and Naturalization I-9 forms 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.

2005 Eastern Washington Small Business Conference – The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce is presenting this conference that will discuss the state’s most pressing business-climate issues today from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Three Rivers Convention Center in the Tri-Cities. The cost is $45 and includes lunch. For information, call (888) 972-9272, or visit www.smallbusinessconference.com.

“Farming with $3 Diesel” – Washington State University Extension Spokane County is presenting this workshop that will discuss making good farming decisions in a rough economy today from 8-10 a.m. at the Harvester Restaurant, 410 W. First, Spangle. For information, call the WSU Extension, Spokane County at 477-2048.

International Trade Alliance Business Seminar – This seminar will discuss business opportunities in the Oil Sands region of Alberta, Canada today from 1-3 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. The cost is $25 for ITA members and $30 for nonmembers. For information, call 459-4123.

CONVENTIONS

Northwest Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Regional Meeting – Nov. 7-9 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 550 delegates.

National Association of Home Builders Annual Fall National Leadership Training Conference – Nov. 10-13 at the Davenport Hotel. 510 delegates.

Regular Meetings

MONDAY

Rotary Club of Spokane North, noon, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Call 325-4307.

Spokane Valley Toastmasters, 6:45-7:45 a.m., Open Bible Church of the Valley, 905 N. McDonald. 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.

Spokane Valley Sunrise Rotary – 7 a.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. For information call 230-3200 or 939-1544.

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 10 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.

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

Spokane Small Business Women – meets the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sprint, 172 S. Division. Call Lori at 710-0585 or e-mail lori@myspokaneassistant.com.

Spokane Uptowners Toastmasters, noon, Eastern Washington University Spokane Center, 705 W. First, Room 222. Call Velma Ward, 928-4544.

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

Spokane Daybreak Rotary, 7:15 a.m., Spokane Club library room. Call Mike, 459-5386.

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 Darren Proszek, 892-4501.

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.

Soroptimist International of Spokane – This professional women’s service organization meets on the third Wednesday of every month September through June from 6-8 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 12 E. Olive. For information, call Catherine Bowers at 467-6383.

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

Spokane Referral Exchange Chapter of Business Network International – 7:15-8:45 a.m. Call Bill Tierney at 230-5152 for this week’s 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.

The Kingdom Commerce Networking Group, 7-8:30 a.m. at IHOP, 5403 E. Sprague. Call Paul Peterson, 922-3707.

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 Julia at 893-2459.

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

THURSDAY

Spokane Small Business Server User Group (SSBSUG) – 5:30 p.m. at the Amman Building, 1516 W. Riverside, on the second Thursday of every month. For information, call Bob Romney at 455-8173 or e-mail bobromney@msn.com.

Spokane Sunrise East Lions Club – meets at 7 a.m. at Sweet Old Bob’s, 3243 E. Trent. Call 443-0570.

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. at a central location. 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.

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.

Business Network Alliance, noon., Riverview Thai Restaurant, 1003 E. Trent. Call David Scott, 389-2500 or Tim Osterholm, 991-0992.

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, 536-1800 ext. 502.

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.

Northeast 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.