Week ahead

Pre-Business Workshop – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class for entrepreneurs that will discuss startup information for new businesses today from 9 a.m.-noon at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Cash Flow Management – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss cash management principles today and Wednesday 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 (509) 358-7890.

Marketing and Advertising in Real Estate – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will discuss creating marketing plans, budgets, advertising mediums and more today and May 22 from 6-9 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $98. For more information, call (509) 553-4700. To register, call (509) 279-6000.

TUESDAY

Payroll Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss employee procedure manuals, employee records, taxes and more today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Recordkeeping with QuickBooks – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss the program QuickBooks for basic recordkeeping today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Recommended prerequisites are Beginning Recordkeeping and a general familiarity with QuickBooks. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Six-Week Business Plan Class – Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs is offering this free series of classes that will discuss how to start a business or what to do if your business is struggling on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting today and running through June 20 at the Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook. Registration is required. For more information, call (509) 456-7174.

WEDNESDAY

Earth and People Sustainability Forum – This forum will discuss strengthening local economies and eco-enterprise today from 6-8:30 in the lobby of the Community Building, 35 W. Main. Panelists include Tom Angell, architect, Dan Baumgarten of Community-Minded Enterprises, Rich Hadley of the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim King of Carbon Technology Transfer Center and Mike Peterson of the Lands Council. For more information, call Bob Zeller of the People for Environmental Action and Community Health at (509) 455-2552.

How to Do Your Marketing Plan – Learn how to focus on generating revenues today from 8 a.m.-noon at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside Avenue #240. The cost is $35 pre-paid and $45 at the door. For information call Billie Moreland at (509) 353-2800.

Are You Ready for Knowledge Management? – The American Society for Training and Development is presenting this seminar that will discuss turning data and information into reusable knowledge today from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $18 for ASTD members and $25 for nonmembers and includes a buffet lunch. For more information, call Mary Ann at (509) 623-0457.

Corporate Scandals: White Collar and Cyber Crime – The Spokane chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this seminar that will feature speakers Lisa Jangaard and Frank Harrill of the FBI today from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25. For more information, call (509) 747-3208.

THURSDAY

QuickBooks for Property Management and Investing – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class for real estate investors and property managers today, May 25 and June 1 from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $85. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Growing the Green Economy – This open house of Moscow’s 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, will feature speaker Mark Winstein of Ecostructure. He will discuss his company’s new system to develop and finance ecologically beneficial businesses today from 7-9 p.m. at the center. For more information, call Sunni Mace at (509) 456-2511.

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.

Business Valuation: If I Only Had a Ticker Symbol and Planning an Exit Strategy that Maximizes Value – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is offering this breakfast seminar that will meet today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the COG on the Gonzaga University campus, 702 E. Desmet. The cost is $15 for students, and $45-$55 depending on membership with the WSCPA. For information, call Jeff Kolcum at (509) 473-4900.

CONVENTIONS

National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Native American Energy and Minerals Institute Workshop – Monday through Friday, Oxford Suites, 115 W. North River Drive. 115 delegates.

American Water Works Association, Annual Spring Pacific Northwest Regional Meeting – Tuesday through Friday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. 805 delegates.

Spokane District Dental Society, Annual Inland Empire Spring Dental Conference – Thursday through Friday at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., DoubleTree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., and Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. 1,200 delegates.

Sweet Adelines International Annual Spring Region 24 Competition – Thursday through Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. and the DoubleTree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 1,000 delegates.

Washington State Recycling Association Annual State Convention – Saturday through May 24 at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., The Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive, and the DoubleTree Hotel Spokane City Center, 322 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 405 delegates.