Week Ahead
Tuesday
“New Year! New Company Initiatives! Will Things Really Change?” - This BIZStreet workshop will feature Todd Wendle of Humanix Consultant Network. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. $15/GSI members, $30/nonmembers. Information: (509) 321-3641. Registration: http://events.greater spokane.org.
Wednesday
NxLevel Entrepreneur Course - The Washington/Spokane Small Business Development Center and Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce will offer this event that will discuss business expansion, better business practices and how to create a written business action plan. Meets every Wednesday for 13 weeks beginning today. 6-9 p.m. at Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 9507 E. Sprague Ave. $425. Information: (509) 924-4994.
Thursday
“Secure the Future: Build a Foundation for Growth”- The Washington/Spokane Small Business Development Center and businessPATHS will offer this workshop for business owners and managers with author and consultant Linda Oien. 8-11 a.m. at Washington State SBDC, 1235 N. Post St., Suite 201. $39.95. Information: (509) 358-7890. Registration: www.wsbdc.org/ training-calendar.
“Leadership Lights the Way” Gala - Leadership Spokane will present this networking event for alumni and friends that will include a silent auction, dinner, music, dancing and will raise money for the scholarship fund and Leadership Spokane Foundation. 6-9 p.m. at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $50/person with scholarship opportunities available. Information and registration: (509) 321-3639 or email lsintern@ leadershipspokane.org.
Friday
Spokane MarCom Professional Development Meeting and Workshops - This Spokane Regional Marketing and Communications Professionals Association event will feature a monthly meeting and various workshops to choose from. 7-10:45 a.m. at Gonzaga University’s McCarthey Athletic Center, 801 N. Cincinnati St. $15-45/members, $25-$60/nonmembers and $5-$25/students with school ID. Visit www. spokanemarcom.com to reserve and pay.
Conventions
Society for Range Management 65th Annual Meeting – Today through Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.
57th National Boat Show - Today through Saturday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 8,000 attendees.