Week ahead

Creating Great Web Graphics – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will demonstrate creating effective Web graphics today and April 24 from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call 358-7890.

My Life as an Entrepreneur: Taking Calculated Risks – Developer Marshall Chesrown will be the speaker at this installation of the Entrepreneur Speaker Series of Whitworth College and the Dean’s Speaker Series of Eastern Washington University. Chesrown will speak today at 8 p.m. in the Robinson Teaching Theatre in Weyerhaeuser Hall of Whitworth, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. For more information, call 777-4585.

TUESDAY

Buck Knives Has the Edge on Lean – Leadership Connection is presenting this networking breakfast and session about how Buck Knives is implementing “lean manufacturing” today at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., from 7-8:45 a.m. The cost is $25 or $9 with valid student ID. For more information, call Linda Finney of Leadership Spokane at 459-4110.

WEDNESDAY

Building a Quality Workforce – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this six-part course that will discuss professional development and meets Wednesdays and begins today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $49 per session. For information, call 533-4708; to register, call 279-6000.

Legal Issues for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss business legal entities, the basics of contract law and other legal issues for small businesses today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call 358-7890.

Inside the Business Studio – Sheila Collins, the Eastern Washington representative to the governor, will speak at this event presented by the Inland Northwest Women’s Business Center, 827 W. First Ave., suite 121, today from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, call 747-2821.

The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Eighth Annual E. Clair Daniels Symposium – Mark Krueger of the Hackett Group will speak at this event today at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the event will end at 2 p.m. The cost is $40, and the deadline to reserve a seat is Monday. For information, call 747-3208.

How Does Our Health Affect the Health of Spokane? – The Spokane City Forum presents this discussion with Toby Schwartz, track coach and professor of Whitworth College, today at 11:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $8.50 or $5 for students and includes lunch. The deadline to reserve a seat is Monday. For information, call 777-1555, or e-mail spokanecityforum@yahoo.com.

2006 Life Safety and Security Expo – Allied Fire and Security is presenting this event that will feature exhibits from security manufacturers today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Spokane Arena Champions Room, 720 W. Mallon. Free admission. To register call 624-3152, or visit www.allied-security.com.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Spokane – This day-long seminar titled “Building Your Business Asset Structure and Plan Development” will discuss proper asset allocations, qualified plans for business and more. The seminar meets today at 7:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly Road. The cost is $35 for members and $75 for nonmembers at the door. For information, call Becky at 362-1714.

Idaho Job Fair – The chambers of commerce of Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden and Rathdrum, in conjunction with Idaho Commerce and Labor and North Idaho College, are presenting this job fair today. For times and location, call Toni Sayler at (208) 415-0112.

The Second Annual East Meets West Travel and Trade Show – The Inland Northwest Business Travel Association is presenting this trade show that will feature representatives from hotels, rental car agencies, airlines and travel agencies today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. For more information, call Dana Divine at 789-6812, or visit www.inbta.org.

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 Regional Chamber of Commerce April Membership Breakfast – Developer Marshall Chesrown of Black Rock Development will speak at this monthly meeting today from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For information, call 624-1393.

American Society of Training and Development CEO Panel Discussion – This discussion, “Do you know what your CEO needs from training and development professionals?” will meet today from 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $25 for buffet lunch or $6 for coffee or tea. For more information, call 623-0457.

THURSDAY

Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: Mold, Mildew, Termites and Carpenter Ants – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will demonstrate how to protect indoor environmental quality today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $49. For more information, call 533-4700. To register call 279-6000.

Beginning Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will introduce double-entry recordkeeping, income and expense summaries, cash controls and more today and April 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call 358-7890.

Coffee Contacts Speed Networking – The Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce is presenting this networking opportunity today at 7 a.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $6 for chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call Marilee at (208) 415-0111.

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. Call Sandy Turner at (208) 769-3296.

Shedding Light on the Black Hole of Personal Property Tax – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this seminar that will include breakfast and attendees can earn 2 CPE credits today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Gonzaga C.O.G., 702 E. Desmet. The cost is $15 for students and $45-$55 depending on WSCPA membership. For information, call Jeff Kolcum at 473-4900.

FRIDAY

Human Resources in a Box – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss “Hiring Smart,” “Human Resource Practices” and “Improve Productivity by Motivating Employees,” today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. For cost and more information, call 358-7890.

SATURDAY

Electrical Continuing Education Courses – The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington is presenting the class, HVAC Electrical Administrator Course, for $235. The classes will be offered today and April 23. For location and to register, call (425) 454-2482.

T2: Clean Transportation & Technology Fair – Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority is presenting this fair that will feature different options of clean transportation and technology today from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. For more information, call Margee Chambers at 477-4727 ext. 114.

Fundraising 101 – The Pend Oreille Valley Cultural Center is offering this class for nonprofit board members, fundraisers, volunteers and staff today from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Newport Community College Center. The cost is $65. For more information, call (509) 447-0543.

Mixed Messages: Journalistic Practices for an Informed Citizenry – The Northwest Alliance for Responsible Media is presenting this State of the Media Summit that will feature workshops with regional media professionals today from 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. in the Barbieri Moot Courtroom on the campus of Gonzaga University. The cost is $25, or $10 for students. Lunch is included. For more information, call 323-6645.

CONVENTIONS

Sweet Adelines International Annual Spring Region 13 Meeting – Wednesday-April 23 at the Spokane Opera House and the Doubletree Hotel at Spokane City Center. 900 delegates.

Women of Faith Annual Gathering – Friday-Saturday at the Arena and citywide. 12,000 delegates.

Alpha Delta Kappa Biennial State Convention – Friday-April 23 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. 100 delegates.