Week Ahead
Monday
Marketing Associates of Spokane Meeting - Registration is due today for this event featuring Lunell Haught, Ph.D., CMC, who will discuss “Position, Power and Persuasion: Whose Team Are You On?” Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers, includes lunch. Reservations: www.maspokane.org. Information: (509) 455-4448.
Tuesday
“Strategies for Winning Grant Proposals” Seminar - Presented by the Sponsored Research and Programs of Gonzaga University and the Office of Grant and Research Development of Washington State University. Learn deep strategy and tactics of grant writing. Pre-registration is required. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Gonzaga University McCarthy Athletic Center, Herak Room. $99, includes lunch. Information or to register: (509) 335-9661 or www.gonzaga.edu/grants.
“Emerging Technologies in Energy, Commercialization and Your Business” - This Business Cleen NW Meeting will feature Peter Christensen and Eric Lund, technology commercialization managers at Pacific Northwest Laboratories, who will discuss the latest technologies in energy efficiency, energy storage, building efficiencies and renewable energy. 3:30-5 p.m. at Greater Spokane Incorporated, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. Free. Email Aaron Quilliam at aquilliam@greaterspokane.org to RSVP. Information: (509) 321-3629 or http://events.greaterspokane.org.
“The State of Philanthropy” - Reservations are due today for this annual Gathering of Philanthropic Corporations and Foundations, presented by the Inland Northwest Community Foundation. Event will also include a reception with wine and light hors d’oeuvres. April 19, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Bank of Whitman Lobby, 618 W. Riverside Ave. Reservations: rsvp@inwcf.org or (509) 624-2606.
Wednesday
How to Write a Business Plan - SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. The cost is $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2821.
Washington Society of CPAs - This Spokane chapter meeting will feature M. David Gorton of Eastern Washington University who will provide an “update on IFRS and IFRS related topics.” Noon-1:15 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $30; lunch included. Information: (509) 455-5300 or www.wscpa.org.
Thursday
Introduction to Government Contracting - The Eastern Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center of Greater Spokane Incorporated will discuss how to do business with the government. Topics will include: federal, state and local government buys goods and services, and the seven phases of government procurement. Additional topics include governmental registrations, market research on what the government buys, how government agencies advertise their procurements, how to locate subcontracting opportunities with government, prime contractors and much more. 8 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. Free. Information: http://events.greaterspokane.org or (509) 321-3641.
Saturday
Spokane Conservation District Annual Meeting - Learn about the district’s projects from 2010 and its plans and priorities for 2011. Keynote speaker will be Nash Huber of Nash’s Organic Produce. 8:30-10:15 a.m. at Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. Information: (509) 535-7274, ext. 31.
Conventions
American Public Works Association North American Snow and Pacific Northwest Snowfighters Conference – today through Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,300 attendees.
UIC Spring Meeting – Monday through Friday, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 50 attendees.
WWDB Spring Leadership – Wednesday through April 19, Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, 6,500 attendees.
Get Lit! Festival – Wednesday through April 17, Bing Crosby Theater, citywide, 5,000 attendees.
Inland Northwest Dental Conference – Thursday through Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,300 attendees.
Washington Educator Career Fair – Thursday, Spokane Convention Center, 500 attendees.
Chapter President’s Council – Thursday through Friday, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 60 attendees.
Inland Northwest Farms Conference – Friday through Saturday, Spokane Community College.
Women’s Show – Friday through Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 4,000 attendees.
12th Annual Premier Home Improvement Show – Friday through Sunday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.