Week ahead

TUESDAY

Greater Spokane Incorporated – The group’s annual meeting features Rich Karlgaard, published of Forbes Magazine, 11:30 a.m. at the Spokane Convention Center Ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Call (509) 624-1393 to register.

Red Mass – The Gonzaga University School of Law hosts the annual service for members of the legal profession, 5:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church on the Gonzaga campus. A reception will follow. Call (509) 323-3759 for reservations.

Government Contracting Workshop – The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is presenting this day of free workshops on helping women- and minority-owned businesses land government contracts, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Spokane City Forum – The guest speaker is Sharon Daloz Parks speaking on “Leadership for the New Commons: Communication, Commerce and Commitment,” 11:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $10, $5 for students (includes lunch). Call (509) 777-1555 for reservations.

Membership Orientation – The Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is presenting this information session for new members, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. Refreshments will be served. Call (509) 742-9382 for reservations.

Principles of Marketing – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this seminar on generating revenues, 8:30 a.m. to noon at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside #240. The cost is $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Washington Main Street Program – The Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is presenting a daylong seminar on how downtown businesses can market themselves in a cost-effective way, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 401 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima. The cost is $45. Call (360) 725-4026 for reservations.

THURSDAY

Inland Northwest Regional Transportation Summit – The Washington State Transportation Commission is presenting a free summit on freight mobility, personal mobility and economic development, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Call (360) 705-7070 to register.

Leadership Workshop – Gonzaga University is presenting this session with Sharon Daloz Parks on developing leadership skills and creating a presence, 9 a.m. to noon at the Foley Teleconference Center on the Gonzaga campus. The cost is $89 per person, $79 per person for nonprofits and $49 for students. Call (509) 323-3572 for reservations.

Junior Achievement of the Inland Northwest – The group’s annual meeting and luncheon, noon at the Northern Quest Casino. Call (509) 624-7114 for reservations.

Business Loan Briefing – The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting this free workshop on how to get a loan to start, expand or buy a small business, noon at 801 W. Riverside #200. Call (509) 353-2800 for more information.

American Society of Women Accountants – Guest speaker Dave Scott of Met Life will discuss long-term care, 5:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $15 for students and $20 for members and guests. Call (509) 343-3124 to register.

FRIDAY

National Association of Women Business Owners – The Inland Northwest Chapter hosts a membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at the American Cheese Cake Café, 405 W. Canfield, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 772-0679 to register.

SATURDAY

Landlord Fair – The Landlord Association of the Inland Northwest is presenting this free event with seminars on fair housing, rental property, and landlord/tenant law, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt. There will be vendors, food and door prizes. Call (509) 535-1018 for more information.

CONVENTIONS Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts annual fall conference, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Tuesday-Friday, 300 attendees.

Cascadia Region Green Building Council board meeting, Spokane Convention Center, Thursday-Friday, 25 attendees.

Inland Empire Philatelic Society, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Friday-Sept. 23, 300 attendees.