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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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MONDAY

QuickBook Nuts and Bolts – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will provide tips on using QuickBooks to reach financial objectives, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $135 and includes a workbook. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

TUESDAY

Taxes for Small Businesses – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to report federal business income taxes, pay Washington state taxes, and save money using the appropriate deductions, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55. A calculator is required. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

WEDNESDAY

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Easy and Effective – 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 N. Discovery Place, Spokane. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4700 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Unemployment Insurance Seminar – The Idaho Department of Labor will present this seminar that will discuss the state’s wage and hour laws and how to control unemployment insurance costs, today at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn- Seaport Annex, 621 21st St., Lewiston. Free. Call (208) 332-3570 ext. 3576 for more information or register online at http://labor.idaho.gov/seminars.

How to Write a Business Plan – 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., Spokane. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

“The Future of Learning on Demand” – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development will present this workshop that will discuss “Web 2.0, Learning 2.0, and the Emergence of Peer-driven Learning” today from 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the OXARC Training Center, 4003 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. The cost is $25/ASTD local members and $35/non-members. For more information, call (509) 623-0457.

QuickBook Nuts and Bolts – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will provide tips on using QuickBooks to reach financial objectives, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $135 and includes a workbook. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Funding Your Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss funding sources for starting or growing a business, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane. The cost is $35. For more information, call (509) 358-7890 or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Spokane Community College President’s Speakers Series – Entrepreneur, philanthropist and polar explorer Todd Carmichael will speak on “Stepping off the Path – The Road Less (and Best) Traveled by Successful Business People,” today at 7 p.m. in the SCC Lair-Student Center auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane. Free. For more information, call (509) 533-7042.

THURSDAY

Executive Benefits and Wealth Transfer Strategies – 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., Spokane. 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.

The Enlightened Employer: How to Inspire – Greater Spokane Incorporated is presenting this workshop, today from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane. The cost is $10/members and $20/non-members. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

CONVENTIONS

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees Biennial National Convention – Sunday-Wednesday, Doubletree Hotel, 200 attendees.