Week Ahead in business

Wednesday

A Conversation with Bill Akers –Bill Akers, vice president for health care delivery systems of Premera Blue Cross, will speak on health care reform. Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. 8-9 a.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 100. To register or for more information visit events.greater spokane.org. $25/GSI members; $50/nonmembers.

Legislative Forum and Reception - Panel members will be Rep. Larry Springer (D-Kirkland), Rep. Dan Kristiansen (R-Snohomish), Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) and Sen. Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville). Forum held 3-5 p.m.; reception 5:15-7 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. To register or for more information visit events.greaterspokane.org. Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. Elected officials may attend for free, call (509) 321-3630. $50/GSI members; $80/nonmembers.

Friday

“Creating A Media-Spokesperson Relationship” - The Spokane Regional MarCom Association will host a panel discussion on working with the media. The panelists are Pia Hallenberg of The Spokesman-Review, Jeff Humphrey of KXLY-TV and Linn Parish of The Journal of Business. 7-9 a.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Register at http://www.spokanemarcom.org. $20/members; $30/nonmembers; $5/student members; $15/student nonmembers.