Week ahead

MONDAY

Marketing Strategies for Small Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on successful marketing 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

TUESDAY

Spokane Catalyst Awards – Greater Spokane Incorporated hosts the annual awards recognizing businesses that demonstrate innovation and excellence in technology, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Riverpoint South Campus Facility Court, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Call (509) 624-1393.

WEDNESDAY

The Leader’s Guide to Success: Understanding Credibility and Likeability – Leadership Connection is presenting this workshop, 7:30-8:45 a.m. at CenterStage, 1017 W. First. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m. The cost is $25 or $9 for students. Call (509) 323-3575 to register.

Wireworm Management Workshop – Washington State University Extension and the Lincoln County Conservation District host this workshop for farmers, 8-10 a.m. at Memorial Hall, 511 Park St., Davenport. Call (509) 477-2167.

Managing Your Business with QuickBooks – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on using QuickBooks software to manage a business, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

THURSDAY

Employment Hiring and Compensation Trends – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs is presenting this workshop, noon-2 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $55. Call (425) 586-1144.

Business Resources from BIZstreet – The Inland Northwest National Association of Women Business Owners is presenting this meeting on the services offered to businesses by BIZstreet, 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. The cost is $24 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (509) 891-1999 to register.

Problem Solving and Decision Making – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership class, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Social Enterprise – Nonprofit Profit Making – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on how nonprofits can use social enterprise and entrepreneurship, 9 a.m.-noon at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Sustainable Design – Marketing Associates of Spokane hosts a presentation on sustainable design and post-occupancy evaluations, 11:30 a.m. at the Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Call (509) 343-6963 for reservations.

The Pension Protection Act One Year Later – The Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators is presenting this talk on how the Pension Protection Act has impacted retirement plans 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $40. Call (509) 838-5500 for reservation.

Payroll Recordkeeping – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on payroll records, employee records and taxes, 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

FRIDAY

Veteran’s Job Fair – WorkSource Spokane is presenting this job fair for veterans featuring employers representing manufacturing, transportation, medical, civil service and government, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at 130 S. Arthur. Call (509) 532-3186.

Wonders of the World – The Flour Mill business will celebrate its 15th anniversary with coupons, refreshments, free gifts and a silent auction, `9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 10 at 621 W. Mallon. There will also be a party 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10 with a scavenger hunt and door prizes. Call (509) 328-6890.