Week ahead

MONDAY

Moral Capitalism Lecture – Whitworth University is hosting Stephen Young, global executive director of the Caux Round Table, lecturing on “Moral Capitalism: Reconciling Private Interest with Public Good,” 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall on the Whitworth campus. Admission is free. Call (509) 777-4280.

QuickBooks Nuts and Bolts – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on using QuickBook software, 6-9 p.m. today through Wednesday at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $135, including materials. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

TUESDAY

Microsoft Unified Communications Seminar – Microsoft is presenting this seminar on unified messaging, video and Web conferencing, remote access and mobility, 8 a.m. to noon at Spokane Valley Regal Stadium 12, 14760 E. Indiana. Admission is free. Call (877) 673-8368 to register.

WEDNESDAY

How to Replace Workplace Negativity – The Spokane chapter of the American Society for Training and Development is presenting this workshop on addressing workplace negativity, noon to 1:15 p.m. at Red Lion Templin’s Resort, 414 E. First, Post Falls. The cost is $18 for members or $25 for nonmembers including lunch or $4 for members and $8 for nonmembers without lunch. Call (509) 623-0457.

Succession Planning – The City of Spokane’s Neighborhood Business Centers Program, Eastern Washington University and Whitworth University are presenting this seminar on what happens to your business when you no longer want to run it, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Call (509) 358-2255.

Transforming Conflict into Cooperation – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this communication workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Spokane City Forum – The October event features a debate between Spokane mayoral candidates Dennis Hession and Mary Verner, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $10 or $5 for students, including lunch. Child care is available. Call (509) 777-1555 to register.

Free Tax Workshop – The Washington State Department of Revenue is presenting this workshop for new and small-business owners, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Department of Labor and Industries, 901 N. Monroe. Call (509) 327-0200 to register.

Business Forum – Gonzaga University is hosting Howard Charney, Cisco Systems executive, speaking on “Driving the Engine of Innovation,” 7-8:30 a.m. at the Jepson Center on the Gonzaga University campus. The cost is $12.50, including breakfast. Call (509) 323-5991 to register.

THURSDAY

Business Loan Briefing – The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting this free seminar on how to get a loan to start, expand or buy a small business, noon to 1 p.m. at the Spokane Small Business Association’s Training Room, 801 W. Riverside, Suite 200. Call (509) 353-2800.

The Power of Positive Relationships – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this workshop on improving workplace relationships, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $89. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

Dynamic Excel Tips and Tricks – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this discussion, noon to 2 p.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. The cost is $55. Call (425) 586-1144.

Improving Employee Performance Through Feedback and Discipline – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost ““““““““`$59. Call (509) 279-6000 to register.

FRIDAY

Grant Writing Basics for Nonprofits – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on locating grant money and writing successful grants, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $65. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

CONVENTIONS Bioneers Conference, Friday-Oct. 21, Spokane Falls Community College, 700 attendees.

Washington State Quilters Quilt Show, Friday-Oct. 21, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.

Gonzaga University Fall Family Weekend, Friday-Oct. 21, Gonzaga University, 2,400 attendees.