Week Ahead

Wednesday

BizStreet Workshop: Mobility in the Marketplace – Mobile trends are changing every day. Hear about opportunities to grow your business by learning new mobile trends and mobility market growth. Learn more about these trends from Chad Flesher, vice president of sales at Adworkz. Flesher has more than 15 years of experience in mobile software and services and has been a part of teams at Ecolab, Keurig Green Mountain, 3M and several other Fortune 500 companies. Feb. 8, 8-9:30 a.m., Sravasti Abbey, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. Register at https://greaterspokane.org/events/2705/ by Feb. 7. $20/member; $35/non-member.

Thursday

Marketing Associates of Spokane host Geordie Aitken – This one-day seminar focuses on increasing your influence in all areas of life, paying specific attention to interpersonal communication, language use and dealing with difficult personalities. Aitken has 16 years experience as an educator and leadership consultant. Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Register at www.maspokane.org by Feb. 6 to guarantee a spot. $125/member; $175/non-member.

Conventions

Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific NW Farm Forum – AgriBusiness Council, Feb. 5-11, Spokane Convention Center, 6,000 attendees.

NWACUHO Conference – Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers, Feb. 5-9, The Davenport Grand Hotel, 200 attendees.

Spokane Auto Show – Spokane New Car Dealers Association, Feb. 10-12, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 10,000 attendees.

Baby Fair – Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Feb. 12, Spokane Convention Center, 1,125 attendees.