Week Ahead

WEDNESDAY

“Complementing Compliance Ethics with Self-Motivated Ethics” – Rev. Robert Spitzer, president of Gonzaga University will discuss ethics in accounting and law today from noon-2:30 p.m. in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga campus, 502 E. Boone. The event is part of the Foundations of Professional Ethics series, which is $70 and includes lunch. Call 323-5502.

Basics of Starting a New Business – Presented by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, this course will discuss how to get your business off on the right foot with good legal, tax, insurance and accounting advice. The class meets today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside, #240. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information or to register call SCORE at 353-2800.

THURSDAY

“Higher Education in the Spokane Valley: Today and Tomorrow” – The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Spokane Area Economic Development Council are presenting this discussion about future trends of higher education in the Spokane Valley today from 7:30-9 a.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Pl. Coffee and rolls will be available at 7 a.m. For information, call 742-9358.

Business Loan Briefing – The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting this briefing today at 11:45 a.m. in the SBA Training Room, 801 W. Riverside, Suite 240. Registration is required. For information, call 353-2811.

Nonprofit Strategic Planning – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that is recommended for board members, presidents, executive directors and managers of a nonprofit organization. The class is today from 6-9 p.m. in the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business Appointments – Free counseling is available for new and existing small business owners today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. To schedule an appointment, call Sandy Turner at (208) 769-3296.

Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet – The chamber will celebrate its success and look to the future today starting with social hour at 5:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The cost is $45. For information, call Brenda at (208) 415-0107 or e-mail Brenda@cdachamber.com.

FRIDAY

Quest for Fire and Ice – the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club and the Cheney Rotary are presenting this auction to raise funds for these groups. Spa packages, golf packages, Lion King tickets and gift baskets will be available at this auction which includes dinner of steak or chicken today at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $30 or a table of eight is $240. For information, call 235-8480 or 299-8480.

Eastern Edge: “The Age Factor” – this event, featuring Eastern Washington University professor Dr. Maria Hernandez-Peck, will discuss how the community and its businesses can best meet the needs of the region’s large and growing population of older adults. Reservations for the Nov. 8 event, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ridpath Hotel, W. 515 Sprague Ave., are due today. The cost is $12 in advance or $15 at the door; for more information or to RSVP call 235-5034 or visit www.ewu.edu/easternedge.

CONVENTIONS

Disabled American Veterans Annual Fall State Convention – Thursday-Saturday at the WestCoast Ridpath Hotel; 150 delegates.

PNW Aerial Applicators Alliance Annual Fall Northwest Regional Meeting – Saturday-Tuesday at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center; 275 delegates.