Week ahead

MONDAY

Financial Management – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss practical ways to use financial statements and more today and Wednesday 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.

WEDNESDAY

Chamber Networking Night with the Spokane Chiefs – The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering this networking opportunity today from 5-7 p.m. in the Les Schwab Rooms of the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, 720 W. Mallon. For information, call 624-1393.

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.

American Society of Training and Development: Coaching Toward Outstanding Outcomes – Learn essential strategies for trainers and managers today from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $18 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For information, call Mary Ann Henderson, 623-0457.

Orientation and Networking – The Women’s Business Center, 827 W. First Ave., suite 121, is presenting this networking opportunity and introduction to the center today from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For information, call 747-2821.

Spokane City Forum: Theresa Sanders – The executive vice president of business development at the Spokane Area Economic Development Council will speak at this month’s Spokane City Forum today from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $8.50 and includes lunch. Student price is $5. Reservations are required. For information, call 777-1555.

THURSDAY

Pre-Business Workshop – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class for entrepreneurs needing start-up information for new businesses today from 6-9 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Home Inspection – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Training and Education Coordinating Center is offering this introduction to the ABCs of the home inspection business today from 6-9 p.m. at TECC, 3939 N. Freya. The cost is $50. For information, call 533-4732.

QuickBooks for Property Managers and Investors – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss QuickBooks programs for managing investment properties and more today and Feb. 23 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.

Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times – Lori Silverman, owner of Partners for Progress, will lead this workshop that will discuss strategic planning and future trends today from 1-5 p.m. in the Club Room of the McCarthey Athletic Center on the Gonzaga campus, 502 E. Boone. The cost is $119. For information, call 323-3572.

Organizational Trust – Leadership Connection is presenting Chris Francovich of Gonzaga University today from 7-8:45 a.m. at the Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph. The cost is $25 and includes breakfast. For information, call 323-3575.

Getting Started on the Internet – The Spokane Public Library is offering this class that will discuss basic information about the World Wide Web and how to use a browser to get information today from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Gates Computer Lab, second floor of the Downtown Library, 906 W. Main. Registration is suggested. For information, call 444-5336.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business – 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.

Driving Economic Growth: Full Speed Ahead – The Spokane Area Economic Development Council is presenting its annual meeting today at 4 p.m. in the Grand Pennington Ballroom of the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. The cost is $35. For information, call 742-9352.

SATURDAY

Spokane Parks and Recreation Job Fair – Teens 16 and older, senior citizens and those looking for part time work are invited to attend this job fair that will provide information for over 200 positions that are opening this summer at Riverfront Park today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Riverfront Park Pavilion Lobby near the IMAX theater. Come prepared to complete an application. For information, call 624-6623.

Construction Industry Training Council of Washington – This state approved plumbing code update will be offered in Spokane today. The cost is $135. For times, location or to register, call (425) 454-2482.

Eighth Annual Spokane Golf Show – This show will feature 13 golf courses, free golf giveaways, seminars, clearance and close out clothing and equipment and more today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Feb. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center. The cost if admission is $8 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For information, call 466-0510 or visit www.spokanegolfshow.com.