Week Ahead
Tuesday
“How to do Business with the Federal Government” – The Tri County Economic Development District and the U.S. Forest Service will host this seminar featuring Tate White of Greater Spokane Inc.’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 1-4 p.m., Colville National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 765 Main St., Colville. Free. For more information, call (509) 684-7174.
Wednesday
Financial Recordkeeping – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop on how to keep good business records and understand and use financial statements as business management tools, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the BizStreet Resource Center, second floor, 801 W. Riverside Ave. $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Call (509) 353-2800 to register.
“Marketing in the Real World of Small Business” – The Washington Small Business Development Center will host this live Webinar, today and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Sirti, Suite 201, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $49 and includes a workbook and case study materials. Preregistration is required at www.wsbdc.org/ training-calendar or (509) 358-7890.
Thursday
Real Estate Market Forum – Hosted by the Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Research Committee at the Spokane Convention Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Luncheon presentation: “Creating a Climate for Change and Development in Northwest Communities,” by Cary Bozeman, CEO of Port of Bremerton and former mayor of the cities of Bellevue and Bremerton. Registration costs $60. Contact Debbie Crowder at the Spokane Association of Realtors, (509) 326-9222.
Business Exit Plan Seminar – Lisë Stewart, managing director of Galliard Group, will discuss “Six Strategies for Successful Family Business Planning,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. For more information, visit www.thebusiness exitplan.com or call (509) 220-2000.
Conventions
12th Annual Spokane Golf Show – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.
32nd Annual Home and Yard Show – Thursday through Feb. 28, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 18,000 attendees.
Spokane Society of Internal Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting – Friday through Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 300 attendees.