Week Ahead
MONDAY
Donor-Based Fundraising – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will focus on the skills needed to ask for money. The class will be held today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For information, call 358-7890.
TUESDAY
Creating Great Web Graphics – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to create effective web graphics today and Sept. 27 from 6-9 p.m. The classes will be held at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For information, call 358-7890.
Hiring Smart – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss ways to increase the level of information for making hiring decisions 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.
The Spokane Chapter of the Associated Steelworkers – This meeting will screen the documentary “Heavy Metal,” which deals with the mining industry’s impact on the Silver Valley in Idaho. The event will also be an opportunity for the public to meet activists from the Sliver Valley Community Resource Center in Kellogg, Idaho and meets today at 6 p.m. at Steelworkers Hall Local 338, 14015 E. Trent. For information, call Barbara Miller at (208) 784-8891, or e-mail paccrcco@imbris.com.
Workshop of IRS Schedule C for Sole Proprietors – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering this workshop today from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Spokane Small Business Administration Training Center, 801 W. Riverside, Suite 240. For information, call 353-2811.
Marketing for Your Small Business – Eastern Washington University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Activities is presenting this seminar that will discuss designing and improving your marketing strategy today from 6:30-8 p.m. at the North Central Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. For information, call Courtney Jensen at 358-2255 or e-mail cea@mail.ewu.edu.
WEDNESDAY
Budgeting 101 – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss techniques of budgeting 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.
The Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administration – Jay Lake of Jay Lake Investment Management will discuss the Prudent Investment Process at this meeting today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $30 and includes lunch. For information, call Pat Gamache at 838-5500 or e-mail pgamache@randall-hurley.com.
Branding: Finding Your Own Image – The Women’s Business Center is presenting this class that will discuss logo development and meets today from noon-1 p.m. at the center, 827 W. First Ave., #121. The cost is $15. For information, call 747-2821.
How to Do Your Marketing Plan – 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 353-2800.
Spokane City Forum – Carol Coletta will speak at this fundraising luncheon that will benefit this series of speakers. Coletta is the host of the syndicated public radio show, “Smart City,” and will speak today from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is a minimum $75 donation and reservations should be made by Monday. For information, call 777-1555 or register online at www.spokanecityforum.org.
“Difficult Conversations”: a discussion with Yarrow Durbin – Durbin, the director of Washington State Courage to Teach will discuss improving the skills you need to discuss what matters most today from 7:30-8:45 a.m. in the Les Schwab room of the Spokane Arena. The cost is $85 for the breakfast and workshop, $75 for the workshop only, $25 for breakfast only and student discounts are available. For information, call 323-3575, visit www.gonzaga.edu/ce/leadershipconnection, or e-mail leadershipconnection@gonzaga.edu.
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 Panhandle Area Council, 11100 Airport Drive, Hayden. For information, call Megan Dotts, (208) 772-0584 ext. 3002; Robin Robinson at (208) 772-0584 ext. 3009; or Stephanie Sherman at (208) 772-0584 ext. 3007.
Surfing the Web: Searches on the Internet – This class will discuss using search engines such as Yahoo and Google today at 6 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 201 E. Harrison Ave. Participants must have a current library card and basic typing skills. For information, call the library at (208) 769-2315.
The Inland Northwest American Society of Training and Development – This meeting will feature Elena Galbraith, vice president of performance improvement at Exemplary Performance, who will discuss “The Journey from Wants-based to Results-based Performance Improvement.” The meeting will be today from 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 330 North River Dr. The cost for members is $4 for coffee only or $18 for lunch. The cost for non members is $6 for coffee only and $25 for lunch. For information, call 535-7066, e-mail pammcoffee@comcast.net, or visit www.astdinw.org.
Business Outreach Workshop – The Spokane office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is offering this class that will help business owners understand their tax reporting today from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the D.O.R. Northtown office building, 4407 N. Division. For information, call 482-3800 or visit http://dor.wa.gov.
The Spokane Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – This forum will feature local legislative representatives today at 8:45-11 a.m. at the Mirabeau Park Inn, 1100 N. Sullivan. The cost is $10 for NAIFA members and $15 for nonmembers. For information, call Jeffrey Mitchell at 465-5284.
THURSDAY
Beginning Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss double-entry recordkeeping, income and expense summaries and more today and Sept. 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For information, call 358-7890.
Website Overview: Which One is Right for You – The Women’s Business Center, 827 W. First Ave., #121, is presenting this class that will discuss which websites work today from noon-1 p.m. The cost is $15. For information, call the center at 747-2821.
Professional Development Meeting, Dinner and Tour – The Northwest Inland Empire Chapter of Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success is presenting this meeting featuring speaker Tom Schulte today at 3:15 p.m. at Buck Knives, 660 S. Lochsa St., Post Falls. The cost is $15 for APICS members and students and $20 for nonmembers. For information, call Chuck Drury at (208) 262-0500 ext. 115 or e-mail programs@spics-nwie.org.
FRIDAY
Professional Development Seminar – The Northwest Inland Empire Chapter of Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success is presenting this meeting featuring speaker Tom Schulte today from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Buck Knives, 660 S. Lochsa St., Post Falls. The cost is $15 for APICS members and students and $20 for nonmembers. For information, call Chuck Drury at (208) 262-0500 ext. 115 or e-mail programs@spics-nwie.org.
International Trade Alliance Business Seminar – This seminar will discuss business opportunities in Australia today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. Optional private consultations will be available from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $25 for ITA members and $30 for nonmembers. For information, call Kelsie Anguiano at 459-4123.