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Conventions

2019 Spokane Cacklefest - Spokane Speed and Custom Show, today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

Paint Horse Schooling Horse Show - Inland Northwest Paint Horse Club, today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

2019 Group on Regional Medical Campuses - Association of American Medical Colleges, Monday-Wednesday, The Davenport Grand Hotel, 80 attendees.

2019 Spokane Home and Garden Show - Northwest Premier Promotions Inc., Friday-April 21, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.

Lectures/Seminars

Free AARP Tax Aide - Monday. Bring 2018 tax documents, valid photo ID and Social Security cards for all household members. 4-7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

LinkedIn and Twitter Marketing for Small Business - Tuesday. Tailored for people starting out with LinkedIn or Twitter for business. Will cover how to manage Facebook for personal use and business use. Bring a web-friendly device. 5-8 p.m. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N. College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $49. (208) 665-5085.

Rags to Richest: Generating Income From Scratch - Wednesday. Learn where to pick up a marketable skill or service. Class is conducted by a person who developed four successful businesses from scratch. 2 p.m. Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 995-2264.

Dollars and Sense: Navigating Your Credit World - Wednesday. Learn how to get free access to and understand a credit report in this workshop from SNAP Spokane. Explore ways to improve score, establish good credit and deal with collection agencies. 6-8 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

The Power Breakfast - Wednesday. The topic of this annual networking event hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business is “Talent management in Spokane: Attracting a Skilled 21st Century Workforce.” 7:30-9 a.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $40. (509) 335-4345.

Thinking of Starting a Business in Idaho? - Thursday. This workshop gives a basic overview of what it takes to be a business owner and will help perform a feasibility analysis of a business idea. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N. College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $39. (208) 665-5085.

FBI: Accounting and Compliance - Thursday. Primarily for those in the accounting and financial professions. With speaker Ryan Butler, special agent from Spokane’s FBI office. 5:30 p.m. Gonzaga University Jepson Center, Wolff Auditorium, 502 E. Boone Ave. (509) 924-5411.

Career Connected Learning: A Workforce Solution - Friday. An in-depth look at four local organizations’ solutions to developing talent locally. The panel of speakers, who have been involved in these innovative programs, will provide the knowledge and guiding principles for guests to take the next step during a panel question and answer discussion. 7-9 a.m. Spokane Valley Event Center, 10514 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 795-0981.

Planning for Business Success - Friday. Learn the essential skills and tools every business owner needs to take their business to the next level. 8:30 a.m.-noon. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N. College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $49. (208) 665-5085.