Week ahead

MONDAY

Accounting Advice at Inland Northwest Women’s Business Center – Representatives from Griffiths & Co. will discuss understanding your business plan today from 10 a.m.-noon at the center, 827 W. First Ave., suite 121. The class is free and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 747-2821.

TUESDAY

Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the four elements of successful marketing today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Northwest EcoBuilding January event – Tom Angell will speak on the topic “Home Improvements and Green Remodeling: How to Make your Home a Healthier Place” today from 7-9 p.m. at Global Credit Union, 1520 W. Third Ave. The cost for members is $5 and for nonmembers is $10. For more information, call Allison Gray at (509) 329-3448.

WEDNESDAY

Maximizing Hits to Your Website – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss getting a website indexed and developing positive ranking in search engines today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Workshop to Address Feasibility of Smart Growth Development in the University District – The city of Spokane ins looking for public input at this three-day workshop about how the University District in Spokane should develop. The workshop is today through Friday. For times and locations visit www.spokaneuniversitydistrict.com, or call Brian Jennings, economic development project manager at (509) 625-6986.

Spokane City Forum – Raymond Reyes of Gonzaga University will speak on the topic, “Near Nature, Near Perfect: Spokane’s Passion for the Possible” today from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $10 or $5 for students. Reservations required. For more information, call (509) 777-1555.

Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau 2007 Annual Meeting – Rick Antonson, a former travel writer and founding board member of the Canadian Tourism Commission, will speak on the topic of why Spokane is an upcoming community today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $40 for CVB members and $45 for nonmembers. For more information, call Natalie Curtis at (509) 742-9382.

Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Chapter Meeting – Randy Barcus from Avista will speak at this monthly meeting today from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. For more information, call Susan Hebner at (509) 747-3208.

Entrepreneurs Forum of the Great Northwest January Workshop – Don Kardong, Olympic marathoner and Bloomsday founder, will speak at this meeting today from 5-7 p.m. in the fourth floor boardroom of Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For more information, visit www.efgn.org, or e-mail info@efgn.org.

How to Do Your Marketing Plan – Score, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this class that will discuss 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.

American Society for Training and Development January Meeting – This month’s meeting will discuss “Lifting Conversations: Cultivate Effective Conversations Anywhere from the Dinner Table to the Board Room” today at 11:45 a.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 Henderson at (509) 623-0457.

THURSDAY

Cost Control Systems – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the basic concepts of a cost control system today and Jan. 25 from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

FRIDAY

Grant-Writing Basics for Nonprofits – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the key components of a successful grant today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $65. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.