Week Ahead

Conventions

43rd Annual Bloomsday Run – Lilac Bloomsday Association, today, Spokane Convention Center, 50,000 attendees.

2019 Annual May Convention – Washington Association of School Business Professionals, Tuesday-Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 600 attendees.

Spring Senior Expo – Northwest Senior Expo, Thursday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

Lilac City Roller Derby – Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, Saturday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.

Lecture/Seminar

Association of Washington Business 2019 Spring Meeting – Wednesday-Thursday. Bringing Washington’s business community together to focus on the challenges and solutions to help all employers thrive. Featuring a significant focus on the recently-concluded 2019 legislative session and what changes will affect Washington employers. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 2017-2019, will deliver the dinner keynote. Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m. and Thursday 7:30-11 a.m. The Davenport Grand Hotel, 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Full package: $250 members, $300 non-members; Dinner keynote only: $150 members, $175 non-members. (360) 943-1600.

Marketing Plans for Entrepreneurs – Thursday. Learn how to create a modern-day marketing plan that’s flexible and nimble but provides a solid road map to success for entrepreneurs and small businesses. 12:30 p.m. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. (509) 893-8260.

Financial Management for Profit – Thursday. Learn the essential skills and tools every business owner needs to take their business to the next level. 5:30-9 p.m. Idaho Small Business Development Center, 420 N College Drive, No. 145, Coeur d’Alene. $49. (208) 665-5085.

Constitutional Conservatism and the Limits of Presidential Power – Thursday. The eighth annual Coeur d’Alene Public Library lecture by Dr. David Adler will examine the limits on presidential actions imposed by the U.S. Constitution. 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.