Week Ahead
Monday
Spokane City Forum Luncheon – Reservations are due by 4 p.m. today. Included is a panel discussion moderated by Greater Spokane Inc. COO Jeff Severs; panel will feature Brian Pitcher, chancellor for WSU Spokane, who will discuss the importance of the U-District and its continued growth, Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spokane First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The cost is $10, $5 for students and includes lunch. Child care is available by reservation for $4 a child. Call (509) 777-1555 to register or for more information.
Tuesday
Gonzaga University Dean’s Business Forum Breakfast – Nucor Corporation CEO and Chairman Dan DiMicco will discuss “Reinventing the Industrial Giant during the Economic Downturn,” at 7:30 a.m. in the Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Center, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. The cost is $15 and includes breakfast. Reservations are required. For more information, call (509) 313-7036.
Senior Living Options – Ameriprise Financial and Nihoul and Associates will sponsor this event featuring Kathy Bryant of Senior Real Estate Specialists and Eldercare consultant, Pam Pierson. 10 a.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. RSVP at (509) 777-0803, ext. 5.
Wednesday
Financial Recordkeeping – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop that will discuss how to keep good business records and how to understand and use financial statements as business management tools, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register.
Thursday
Inland Northwest Partners Fall Meeting – Various presenters will discuss “Regional Case Studies: Success Stories and Lessons Learned” and community revitalization strategies, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Hotel, 27068 Highway 95, Worley, Idaho. The cost is $30 for INP members and $50 for nonmembers. Call (509) 495-4064 or e-mail inlandnorthwest@ comcast.net for more information.
Business After Hours – Join in celebrating the 15th anniversary of Inland Northwest Health Services and Northwest MedStar. Meet the flight team, look at new equipment, tour the hangar and more from 5 to 7 p.m. at Northwest MedStar Hangar Felts Field, 6315 E. Rutter Road. The event is free for Greater Spokane Inc. members and costs $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call (509) 624-1393 or go to www.greaterspokane.org.
Friday
Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science Anniversary Gala – The school will host a 75th anniversary celebration including a social hour, dinner and student and faculty demonstrations at 5 p.m. in the Carl Pohlad Lobby, McCarthey Athletic Center, 502 E. Boone Ave. The cost is $35. For more information or to register, call (509) 313-5970.
Conventions
58th annual Spokane Interstate Fair and Stock Show – Today, Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 240,000 attendees.
Jensen Distribution Services Falls Merchandising Show – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.
General Merchandising Show/HBC Candy Show – Tuesday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.
Healing Rooms Ministries Spiritual Hunger Conference – Wednesday through Saturday, Spokane Arena and Spokane Convention Center, 3,200 attendees.
497th Fighter Inceptor Squadron Reunion – Thursday through Saturday, Holiday Inn Spokane Airport, 150 attendees.
Cattle Producers of Washington Annual Convention – Saturday, Avenues Social and Corporate Event Center, Spokane Valley.