Week ahead

MONDAY

“Business Ethics in Spokane: The Good City” – Reservations due today. Robert J. Spitzer, president of Gonzaga University, will discuss the role ethics play in business on Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5/students and includes lunch. Child care will be available by reservation at $4/child. For more information, call (509) 777-1555.

TUESDAY

I have a Web site … now what? – The Inland Northwest Women’s Business Center is hosting this class about the basics of e-commerce today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tri-County Economic Development Office, 347 W. Second, Suite A, Colville. The cost is $15. For more information, call (509) 747-2821.

WEDNESDAY

The Supervisor as Coach – Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will discuss ways to create a coaching environment and improve team performance today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $59. For more information, call (509) 533-4708 or (509) 279-6000.

CPLP: Certified Professional in Learning and Performance – This brown bag luncheon hosted by the American Society for Training and Development will discuss the role of certifications in the training and development field today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Road to Zanzibar Room, Crosby Student Center, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. The cost is $5/ASTD members, $10/non-members. For more information, call (509) 623-0457.

THURSDAY

Business Writing for Results – Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will discuss how to improve your writing skills today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The cost is $59. For more information, call (509) 533-4708 or (509) 279-6000.

Cash Flow Management – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss cash management principles and cash flow analysis today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, or SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

QuickBooks for Property Management of Investing – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to customize QuickBooks to manage investment properties and set up custom reports today from 6 to 9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, or SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $85. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Washington Holistic Chamber of Commerce – The Spokane Chapter will host a meeting today at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main St. $5 suggested donation. For more information, call (509) 844-4206 or (509) 326-5350.

Real Estate Market Forum – The Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Research Committee hosts this at the Spokane Convention Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The forum will focus on regional economic development and real estate activity, with emphasis on green construction practices. Luncheon presentation: “Outlook for the Housing Market, Lending Practices and Regulatory Responses,” by Eugeno Aleman, senior economist and vice president, Wells Fargo & Co. Registration costs $45. Contact Debbie Crowder at the Spokane Association of Realtors at (509) 326-9222.

CONVENTIONS

Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale, Wednesday through Feb. 24, Spokane Convention Center, 17,000 attendees.

Western Regional WIA Conference, Saturday through Mar. 1, the Davenport Hotel and Tower, 250 attendees.