Week ahead

MONDAY

Marketing Associates of Spokane Seminar – Registration is due today by 11 a.m. Sally A. Handley, FSMPS, president of Sally Handley Inc., will speak on “Networking, Building Relationships, Retaining Client Loyalty” and “Motivating Technical Staff to Market,” Thursday from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-3 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Dr. The cost is $75-$135 and includes lunch. Call (509) 343-6963.

TUESDAY

Supervising Techniques and Setting Job Expectations – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop today from 5:30-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $59. Call (208) 666-8009.

Legal Issues for Small Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division, is presenting this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Non-Profit Leadership: Executive Director Roundtable – Participate in an interactive discussion on topics relevant to the challenges in leading a nonprofit organization in our region. Discussion will be facilitated by Anne Marie Axworthy of the Avista Foundation. Today from 8:30-11 a.m. in the Washington/California Room, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Continuing- Education/default.asp.

How to Write a Business Plan – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, presents How to Write a Comprehensive Business Plan, today from 9 -11:30 a.m. at Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $25 if registered or $30 at the door. For information, call (509) 459-4118.

Employer Must-Knows – Obtain up-to-date tax information to avoid pitfalls and comply with Washington state reporting laws, today from 9 a.m.-noon at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $15. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division.

Inland Northwest Business Alliance Luncheon – OutSpokane will discuss the potential economic impact Pride Week events will have on Spokane, today at 11:30 a.m. at Catacombs, 110 S. Monroe St. The cost is $15/members and guests who RSVP, $18 at the door. Call (509) 838-4610.

Pre-Business Workshop – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division, is presenting this workshop that will share startup information for new businesses, including required licenses/registrations, today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort Wright Dr. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Outsmarting Your Competition – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $29. Call (208) 666-8009.

THURSDAY

Assertive Communication – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division, is presenting this workshop today, from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4724 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Cost Control Systems – Learn the basic concepts of a cost control system, today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register. Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division.

Understanding and Managing Different Personality Types – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $59. Call (208) 666-8009 for more information.

FRIDAY

Chaos Can Be Good – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division, is presenting this workshop today, from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4724 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Marketing: Hitting the Right Target for Profit – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop, today from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $29. Call (208) 666-8009 for more information.

CONVENTIONS

NW Medicaid Conference, Tuesday-Friday, Spokane, 100 attendees.

Children’s Justice Act Tribal Post Awards, Tuesday-Thursday, Shilo Inn Spokane, 25 attendees.

General Merchandising Show/HBC Candy Show, Wednesday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 400 attendees.

World Wide Group – All, WWDB Spring Leadership, Friday-April 13, citywide, 7,700 attendees.