Week Ahead
Monday
ASWA Meeting – Reservations due by noon today for Thursday’s meeting of the American Society of Women Accountants Spokane Chapter 4. Event will feature CPA and syndicated talk show host Greg Stewart, who will discuss financial planning in uncertain times. 5:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $15/students, $22/ASWA members, $27/nonmembers; includes dinner. Information or to make a reservation: reservations@aswa4.org.
Tuesday
Family Owned Business Conference – Gonzaga University School of Business will host this fourth annual event featuring Andrew Keyt, executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center. Small businesses, family members and managers of family businesses are invited to attend. 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Center, Gonzaga University. $195 per person for first two family members, $45 for each additional family member. Information or registration: (509) 313-7036.
Putting the Spotlight on Nonprofit Leadership – Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. 8-9:30 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. $15/GSI members, $30/nonmembers. Information: http://events.greaterspokane.org or (509) 321-3641.
Wednesday
Women in Business Leadership Awards – Healthy Woman will sponsor this celebration of winners of the Inland Business Catalyst 2012 Women in Business Leadership Awards. Keynote speaker will be Linda Davis, president of Supreme and Company Marketing. Event will also include a boutique and vendor fair. 7-9 a.m. at Spokane Masonic Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. $25/general admission, $200/table of eight. Reservations: http://womeninbusiness leadership2012.eventbrite.com.
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.
Overview of the Job Search Process – North Idaho College’s Career Services will offer this workshop. 9-10 a.m. in the Blue Creek Bay Room, Edminster Student Union Building, North Idaho College. Free. Register by calling (208) 769-3297.
Green Business Networking Luncheon – Buy tickets online by today for this discussion of sustainable agriculture, hosted by Sustainable Resources INW. Event is March 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $18, includes lunch. Tickets and information: www.brownpapertickets.com /event/217772 or (509) 209-2861.
Strong Interest Inventor – North Idaho College’s Career Services will offer this workshop that will help participants explore a wide variety of potential occupations. Noon-1 p.m. at the Molstead Library Computer Lab Bay 5, North Idaho College. $15. Register by calling (208) 769-3297.
Thursday
Growing Your Business with Twitter – Tincan will present this workshop on the basics of Twitter. 4-5 p.m. at Tincan, 1317 W. Second Ave. Information and registration: (509) 747-0972 or www.tincan.org.
Friday
Spring Job Fair – The Idaho Department of Labor will host this event featuring local businesses. Noon-6 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor, 35 Wildcat Way, Suite A, Kellogg. Information: (208) 783-1202 or www.labor.idaho.gov.
Conventions
Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show and Sale – Today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 11,000 attendees.
Spokane Home and Garden Show – Tuesday through March 19, Spokane Convention Center, 13,000 attendees.
Nonprofit Insurance Program Risk Management Conference – Thursday and Friday, The Davenport Hotel and Tower, 100 attendees.
Annual Big Horn Outdoor Adventure Show – Thursday through March 18, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 28,000 attendees.
Inland Empire Judo Classic – Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 440 attendees.