Week Ahead

MONDAY

Starting a Construction Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss bonding and licensing, legal structures, recordkeeping and more today and Nov. 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For information, call 358-7890.

Gonzaga University MBA & MAcc Information Meetings – Gonzaga University is presenting an informational meeting today on its Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy programs from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Jepson Center on GU’s campus. For information, call Jenny Piskel at 323-3414.

Responsible Wealth: Creating Wealth through Real Estate Development – Washington State University is presenting real estate developer Duane Brelsford today at 6 p.m. in Carpenter Hall on the Pullman campus of WSU. For information, call Rick Cherf at 335-7458.

Career Development Week – North Idaho College is presenting a week-long open house starting today and running through Friday. The event will include career assessments, free copies of Job Choices magazine, and opportunities to try the Idaho Career Information System. The open house hours are from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. today through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday on the upper level of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus. For information, call (208) 769-3297.

Why Diversity Makes Good Business Sense – Spokane businessman and AHANA executive director Ben Cabildo will lead a conversation on this topic today from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Jepson Center Auditorium at Gonzaga University. The event, part of the Unity House C-5 Speaker Series, is free and open to the public. Call 323-5836 for more information.

TUESDAY

Basic Taxes for Small and Home-Based Businesses – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this two-day class today and Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $55. For information, call 358-7890.

Eighth Annual Economic Forecast – The Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce is presenting this event today from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. Economists will discuss their predictions of the 2006 national, regional and local economies. The cost is $50. For information, call 324-1393

The Spokane Chapter of the Associate Steelworkers – This monthly meeting will be held today at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Steelworkers Hall Local 338, 14015 E. Trent. For information, call Gary at 233-9525.

“Servant Leadership: Living it for Real” – Leadership Spokane, Whitworth College and Gonzaga University are presenting Larry Spears of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership and Cheryl Broetje of First Fruits and the Center for Sharing today at 7 a.m. in the Champions Room of the Spokane Arena. The cost is $25 or $9 for students with current ID. For information, call 323-3572 or e-mail leadershipconnection@gonzaga.edu.

Identity Theft: America’s Fastest Growing Crime – Global Credit Union and Pre-Paid Legal Services are presenting this seminar that will discuss the effect ID theft has on you, what to do to protect yourself and how ID theft happens today from 6-8:30 p.m. at the credit union, 1520 W. Third Ave. For information, call 838-6171.

WEDNESDAY

Pre-Business Workshop – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop that will discuss start-up information for small business and more today from 6-9 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

The Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators – Clay Randall of Randall & Hurley Inc. will speak at a meeting that will discuss Roth 401(k) accounts today from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $30 and lunch is included. For information, call Pat Gamache at 838-5500 or e-mail pgamache@randall-hurley.com.

“How Can Spokane Embrace Diversity? A Practical Approach” – Spokane City Forum is presenting Debbie Bird, the business development director of Safeco’s Jackson Street Center, today from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $8.50 and includes lunch. For information, call Trudy Bury at 777-1555 or e-mail spokanecityforum@yahoo.com.

How to Do Your Marketing Plan – Learn how to focus on generating revenue today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside Avenue #240. The cost is $35 pre-paid and $45 at the door. For information call Billie Moreland at 353-2800.

“Examining Your Career Game Plan” – The Inland Northwest American Society of Training and Development is presenting Ellen Justiniano of EJustin and Associates in Arizona to speak about taking charge of your career today from 11:15 a.m. -1:15 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 North River Dr. The cost for lunch is $18 for members of ATSD, $25 for nonmembers; coffee is $4 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Reservations are due by noon on Monday. For information, call 535-7066 or e-mail pammcoffee@comcast.net.

THURSDAY

Social Enterprise: Nonprofit Profit-Making – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss how social enterprise and entrepreneurship can help a nonprofit organization today from 1-4 p.m. at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For information, call 358-7890.

Identity Theft Seminar – Hope Financial Services is presenting this seminar that will discuss identity theft today at 10 a.m. at the Manito Country Club, 5303 S. Hatch Rd., and at 2 p.m. at the Hayden Country Club, 2362 E. Bozanta Dr., Hayden, Idaho. For information, call 536-1040.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business – Free counseling is available for new and current small-business owners today from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. To schedule an appointment, call Sandy Turner at (208) 769-3296.

Insurance All-Industry Night – Spokane Insurance Associatesis hosting it annual All-Industry Night today at The Double Tree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. The annual banquet honors the Claims Professional, Rookie, Industry Leader and Insurance Professional of the year. The “Casino Night” gaming event will begin at 5:30 and end at 7:00. Following will be a silent auction, dinner, and awards. The cost is $42 per person. For information, call Dalee Moua at (509) 358-3888

Business Loan Briefing – The U.S. Small Business Administration is presenting this briefing today at 11:45 a.m. in the SBA Training Room, 801 W. Riverside, Suite 240. Registration is required. For information, call 353-2811.

FRIDAY

Basic Workers’ Compensation in Washington – Lorman Education Services is offering this seminar today from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Spokane Airport, 1616 S. Windsor Dr. The cost is $309. For information, call (866) 352-9539.

What Your Company Should Know About Exporting to Canada – The International Trade Alliance is presenting this seminar that will discuss Canadian customs documentation and more today from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Spokane Regional Business Center Building, 801 W. Riverside Ave. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For information, call Kelsie Anguiano at 459-4123.

“Washington State Minority and Women Business Certification Benefits” – This briefing will discuss the state certification program of the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises today from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Spokane Small Business Administration Training room, 801 W. Riverside. For information, call 353-2800.

CONVENTIONS

The Washington/North Idaho Seed Association/State Crop Improvement Association – Nov. 14-15 at the Ridpath Hotel. 210 delegates.