Week ahead

TUESDAY

Connect with Advertising Experts – Greater Spokane Incorporated is presenting this discussion with advertising experts on how to maximize your advertising budget, today from 8-9:30 a.m. at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside. Members of Greater Spokane Incorporated are free, non-members are $10. Call (509) 624-1393 to register.

Pitch Clinic – The Alliance of Angels is presenting this workshop to teach entrepreneurs how to pitch their business to investors in 10 minutes or less, today from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive, Richland. Call (509) 372-6313 for more information.

Recognizing Substance Abuse – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this workshop on providing a secure work environment, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Managing Smarter with Dashboards and Benchmarks – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs presents this workshop, today from noon-2 p.m. at The Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $40. Call (509) 536-6114 for more information.

Credibility vs. Likeability – Leadership Connection is presenting this workshop featuring Michael Lovas and Pam Holloway of About People, today at 7 a.m. at CenterStage, 1017 W. First. The cost is $25 or $9 for students. Call (509) 459-4110 to register.

Spokane City Forum – Author and entrepreneur MaryJane Butters will speak on sustainable living, today at 11:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $10 or $5 for adults. Call (509) 777-1555 to register.

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

Spokane Area Sheep Producer Association – Washington State University veterinary parasitologist Douglas Jasmer will speak on controlling parasites in sheep, today at 7:30 p.m. at the WSU Extension, 222 N. Havana. Call (509) 725-4171 for more information.

Social Entrepreneurship – Eastern Washington University and Whitworth University are presenting this free seminar featuring a panel of speakers on social entrepreneurship, today at 6 p.m. at the EWU Riverpoint Campus Academic Center, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Call (509) 358-2208.

Inland Northwest Business Alliance – Guest speaker Marvo Reguindin of Thinking Cap will discuss the benefits of being certified by the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber as a gay or lesbian minority business, today at 11:30 a.m. at Dempsey’s, 909 W. First. The cost is $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Call (509) 455-3699 for reservations.

THURSDAY

Economic Forecast – Greater Spokane Incorporated is presenting the 10th annual economic forecast for the area, today from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Call (509) 742-9357 for more information.

Estate and Charitable Giving Planning – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs is presenting this workshop, today from noon-2 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $55. Call (509) 536-6114 to register.

QuickBooks: Point of Sale – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on using QuickBooks software to manage inventory, sales and customer data, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Business Loan Briefing – The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting this workshop on loans for small businesses, today at noon at 801 W. Riverside Suite 200. Call (509) 353-2800 for more information.

Upcoming Changes in Washington State Sales Tax – The Spokane Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants is presenting this workshop, today at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $20 for members or $15 for students. Call (509) 343-3124 to register.

Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce – A networking event, today at 7 p.m. at The Holistic Center of Healing, 717 E. 29th. A $5 donation is requested. Call (509) 844-4206 for more information.

Business Plan Feasibility – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on evaluating business ideas, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $40. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

CONVENTIONS Region 1 Volleyball Championships, Wednesday-Saturday, Valley HUB, 160 attendees.

K-3 Literacy Teachers Conference, Wednesday-Friday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 250 attendees.

Jim Custer Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, Friday-next Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 18,000 attendees.