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MONDAY

Marketing Strategies for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class 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.

TUESDAY

Using Financial Information to Better Manage Your Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class today and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50, and “Cash Flow Management” is a recommended prerequisite. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Revitalizing or Building Neighborhood and Small Town Business Centers – Eastern Washington University and Whitworth College are presenting this Dean’s Seminar today from 6-7:30 p.m. at Washington State University at Riverpoint, room 147, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Speakers include Larry Davis of EWU, Teresa Brum of the City of Spokane, Doug Smith of Liberty Lake and Charlie Dotson of Cheney. For more information, call Marci Goodnough at (509) 358-2208 or e-mail cea@mail.ewu.edu.

Norman Augustine – Washington State University is presenting this speaker who is a retired chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. today at 4 p.m. in Kimbrough Hall on the WSU campus in Pullman. For more information, call (509) 335-3581.

Small Business Administration Workshop for Veterans – This workshop, “Starting, Managing and Financing Your Business,” will be held today from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Fairchild Air Force Base Education Center, rooms 102 and 104, building 2380, 6 W. Castle St., Fairchild Air Force Base. For more information, call (509) 247-2246, or the Spokane SBA at (509) 353-2800.

Principles of Project Management with Microsoft Project Professional – Community Colleges of Spokane is offering this three-day workshop to help enhance your project management skills today, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $1,200 and the class is limited to 15 students. For more information, call Ray Keevy at (509) 533-4708.

WEDNESDAY

Building a Quality Workforce: Handling Confrontation, Conflict and Other Uncomfortable Situations – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this workshop today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $49. For more information, call (509) 533-4708.

Basic Legal Issues for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class 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.

Customer Service Seminar – Presented by the Spokane Regional Convention and Vistors Bureau, this seminar will discuss he Seven Secrets of Service Excellence today at 8:30 a.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $35 for nonmembers of the CVB. For more information, call Angela Rendall at (509) 742-9382.

Cybercrime and Digital Forensics Conference – This two-day conference will feature keynote speaker Attorney General Rob McKenna today from noon-6 p.m. and Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan. The cost is $250. For more information, call John Thielbahr at (509) 335-8177 or visit www.capps.wsu.edu/conferences/CyberCrime.

Recordkeeping Basics – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this class that will discuss how and why you should keep good business records today from 8 a.m.-noon at the BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside Avenue, #240. The cost is $35 prepaid and $45 at the door. For more information call Billie Moreland at (509) 353-2800.

The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet – Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. today at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $45. For more information, call Brenda at (208) 415-0110, or e-mail Brenda@cdachamber.com.

THURSDAY

The Impact of Research on Regional Economies – Connect Northwest is presenting this panel discussion today from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Washington State University Spokane campus, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call Sarah Hession at (509) 358-2115.

2006 Spokane Small Business Issues Forum – Small business owners and employees are invited to this breakfast meeting that will discuss health care solutions, tax policies and more today from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $20. For more information, call (888) 972-9272.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business Counseling – Appointments are being taken for today. Counselors will be available from 9 a.m.-noon at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. For more information, call Sandy Turner at (208) 769-3296.

FRIDAY

Become a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor – This nine-month course will meet Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. starting today through June 23 at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $1,950. For more information, call Theresa Mangrum at (509) 533-4717.

CONVENTIONS

Western Hay Conference – Monday through Wednesday at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 300 delegates.