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MONDAY

Starting a Construction Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, 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.

TUESDAY

21st Annual Economics Symposium – Gonzaga University School of Business Administration will host this event featuring ABC News correspondent, John Stossel, today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $100. Proceeds will benefit the Gonzaga University School of Business Administration’s scholarship programs. Call (509) 323-3404 for more information.

Destination-based Sales Tax Workshops – The Washington State Department of Revenue will host a workshop to help businesses prepare for a July 1st change in how sales tax will be coded on goods shipped from one jurisdiction to another within Washington, today from 2-4 p.m. at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Eric A. Johnston Memorial Auditorium, 2316 W. First Ave. Call (800) 647-7706 or register at http://destinationtax.dor.wa.gov.

Starting a Bookkeeping Service – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

“Bulls, Bears, and Blow-ups” – The University of Idaho College of Business and Economics will host this workshop that will discuss subprime mortgage markets, collateralized debt obligations, credit, and leverage as they relate to the Bear Stearns bankruptcy. Experts will also answer financial-related questions from attendees. Today at 6:30 p.m. in the Idaho Commons Horizon Room at the University of Idaho in Moscow. Free. Call (208) 885-6478 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

Government Contracting 101 – Greater Spokane Incorporated is hosting this free workshop on how to get government contracts, today from 8-9:30 a.m. at Tier Point, 23403 E. Mission Ave. in Liberty Lake. Call (509) 459-4120 to register.

Improving Employee Performance through Feedback and Discipline – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present 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 to the Government – Greater Spokane Incorporated is presenting this free workshop on how to market your business to the local, state and federal government, 9-10:30 a.m. at 8727 US-2, Airway Heights. Call (509) 459-4120 to register.

Third Annual Bonner County Career Fair – The Idaho Department of Labor and the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce will sponsor this event that will feature 50 employers, today, noon-6 p.m., at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Avenue., Sandpoint. For more information, call (208) 263-0887.

Determining the Feasibility of Your Business – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 5:30-7 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $40. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

THURSDAY

Corporate (Medical) Self-Insurance – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants will host this workshop, today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Gonzaga University, C.O.G. building, 702 E. Desmet Ave. Attendees will receive breakfast and can earn two CPE credits. The cost is $10/students, $50 if pre-registered, and $55 at the door. Free parking will be available in Lot G. Register at www.wscpa.org. Call (509) 321-9535.

Strengthening Nonprofit Board Performance – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 1-4 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

FRIDAY

“The Seven Habits for Highly Effective Leaders” – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center will host this workshop, today and Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $395. Call (208) 666-8009.

SATURDAY

“The Seven Habits for Highly Effective Leaders” – The North Idaho College Small Business Development Center will host this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost is $395. Call (208) 666-8009.

Professional-Technical Extravaganza – North Idaho College will host an open house of the college’s business and professional programs and trades and industry programs, today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hedlund Building. Free. Call (208) 769-3226.