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ONGOING

Import/Export Now! Online Class – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division. Learn how to create an import or export company. Online class runs through Aug. 14. The cost is $59. Required: computer with Internet service, and the text “How Small Business Trades Worldwide” by John Wiley Spiers. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Real Estate Fundamentals Online Class – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division. A 60-hour course to help you prepare for the state real estate licensing exam. The cost is $345. Required: computer with Internet service and Windows 98 or higher. Class textbooks are available through the Community Colleges of Spokane Bookstores for $49. Call (509) 533-4700 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Home Inspection Online Class – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division. Includes eight technical course books/study modules, audio and visual tutorials, inspection scenarios, practice exercises, and more. Course must be completed within one year of your start date. The cost is $995. Call (800) 441-9411 for information or visit www.ahit.com/affiliates/ccspokane.

Insurance Prelicensing Exam Preparation (Fastrac Method) – Presented by the Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division. Course covers life, disability, property, and casualty insurance topics. Participants can complete the 36-hour state prelicensing requirement in four days. Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m. to noon, at Esmeralda Center, 3939 N. Freya St. Cost is $239 and includes study guide, software and practice questions. Parking is $4. Call (509) 533-4724 to register or for more information.

MONDAY

Marketing Associates of Spokane – Registration is due today for this monthly meeting, which this Thursday features Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, who will discuss “Leadership Today,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. Northriver Dr. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For information, contact April Smith at (509) 363-3125. RSVP at www.maspokane.org.

TUESDAY

“Smart Choices in Your Retirement” – Registration is due today for this free educational seminar hosted by Edward Jones financial adviser Buddy J. Honshell of Post Falls. Wednesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 2300 W. Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Sally Jo Olson at (208) 773-3268.

WEDNESDAY

How to Start a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this workshop, today from 9 a.m.-noon at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Inland Northwest Business Alliance Luncheon – Event will include a county commissioner candidates pre-primary forum, today at 11:30 a.m. at Steam Plant Grill, 159 S. Lincoln St. The cost is $15 for members and guests who RSVP, $18 at the door. Call (509) 455-3699.

CONVENTIONS

Association of Leadership Educators Annual Conference – Monday-Wednesday, The Davenport Hotel and Tower, 100 attendees.