Week Ahead
Wednesday
QuickBooks Financial Management - Learn tips and shortcuts to get the answers to all your QuickBooks questions. A SCORE Spokane workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $40/advance; $50/at the door. $15/per additional person from the same company.
Spokane Sports Commission Update - Marketing Associates of Spokane will host Eric Sawyer, CEO of the Spokane Sports Commission, as he provides an overview of the proposed field house sports complex, its concept, timelines, and possible financing as part of a countywide park levy. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Register at www.spokanemarcom.org. $20/members; $30/nonmembers.
INBA Member Orientation - The Inland Northwest Business Alliance presents a series of informative talks and discussions where you can learn how to get the most out of your INBA membership. This event is for all new, renewing and prospective members. 5:30-7 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. Free.
Social Media for Small Business 201 - Spokane SCORE presents the second workshop in a series focused on social media and applications for business. 1-3 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.spokanescore.org. $40/advance; $50/door.
Thursday
The Silver Summit – The world’s top silver analysts offer education and insights on silver investments. For more information, visit cambridgehouse.com/ event/32/the-silver-summit-2014. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $40. (877) 363-3356.
Welcome Reception - The Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the business community and the general public to a reception for the chamber’s president and CEO, Katherine Morgan. Morgan will present the chamber’s vision for 2015 and reveal its new branding concepts and logo. 5-7 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Center Place Regional Event Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place. (509) 924-4994.
Business After Hours On Location - A connection-filled evening event. Don’t forget business cards; this event is designed to help boost your visibility while networking. 5 p.m. Greater Spokane Incorporated; call (509) 624-1393 for location. Free/GSI members; $10 for nonmembers.
Protect Your Credit Score - Learn how a credit score is determined, how to maintain/earn a healthy credit score and where to go for help. Offered by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. 6 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Register at www.stcu.org/workshops. Free.
Friday
“Tools for Success” - A lunch-and-learn event featuring speakers and awarding of the Toastmasters Communication Achievement award to WSU Chancellor Lisa Brown. Noon-1 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. Register at www.tmd9.org/LunchLearn.html. For more information email nshatto@watrust.com. $25/by Monday.
Conventions
Washington State Quilters Quilt Show and Merchant Mall – Today, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 7,000 attendees.
Northwest Power and Conservation Council International Columbia River Symposium – Monday-Wednesday, DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center, 300 attendees.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying Exams – Thursday-Oct. 26, Spokane Convention Center, 115 attendees.