Week ahead

Pre-Business Workshop – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class for entrepreneurs that will discuss start-up information for new businesses today from 6-9 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $35. For more information, call 358-7890.

Using Financial Information to Better Manage Your Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the income and balance sheet today and Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call 358-7890.

TUESDAY

Hiring Smart – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss ways to increase the level of information to make hiring decisions today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call 358-7890.

Introduction to Construction Bidding – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class that will discuss job formatting, bid organization, standard cost factors and more today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. For more information, call 358-7890.

Spokane Community College’s Annual Communication Conference – This conference, “Communicating for Results: The Key to Professional and Personal Success” will offer professionals the skills to fine tune their communication today from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the SCC Lair-Student Center auditorium, building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. For more information, call Linda Seppa Salisbury at 533-8055.

2006 Entrepreneur of the Year – Eastern Washington University’s Center for Entrepreneurial Activities will recognize Charlie Hoppes, a winemaker and graduate of EWU today from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. The cost is $25 and includes breakfast. For more information, call Sharlene Bozanich at 358-2242.

WEDNESDAY

The Spokane Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators – This monthly meeting will feature Stephen Forbes of SunGard in Denver who will discuss “Retirement Plan Expenses and Plan Amendments” today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside. The cost is $30 and includes lunch. For more information, call Pat Gamache at 838-5500 or e-mail pgamache@randall-hurley.com.

Basics of Starting a New Business – Presented by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, this course will discuss how to get your business off on the right foot with legal, tax, insurance and accounting advice. The class meets today from 8 a.m.-noon at the Business Information Center, 801 W. Riverside, #240. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information or to register call SCORE at 353-2800.

Going Beyond Our Borders: The Export Development Process – North Idaho College Business Center is presenting this four-week class starting today and held on Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m. at the NIC Workforce Training Center, 55 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. The cost for the course is $115. For more information, call (208) 769-3333.

Emotional Intelligence – Executive Women International is presenting Karen Feltes of Avista Corp. today from 8 a.m.–noon in the Les Schwab Room of the Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon. General admission is $89 and includes a continental breakfast served from 7-8 a.m. For more information, call Angela Ruff at 323-3572.

Reverse Job Fair – Spokane Public Schools is presenting this event that will allow employers to meet with high school juniors and seniors today from 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Northtown Mall Food Court, 4750 N. Division. For information, call Linda Devlin at 354-6077 or Barb McGlothen at 354-6536.

THURSDAY

Small Business Tax Seminar – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss basic tax issues for small businesses today from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $20. For more information, call 358-7890.

Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class designed for the small business with limited resources. The class will discuss the four elements of successful marketing and marketing plans today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI), 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call358-7890.

Green Building for Residential Construction and Remodeling: Energy Star – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this class that will review the benefits of meeting Energy Star standards in the home today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $49. For more information, call 533-4700. To register, call 279-6000.

Fraud and Identity Theft Seminar – The Association of Government Accountants and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners are offering this seminar that will discuss protecting yourself and your business from identity theft and more today from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Commons building at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. The cost is $135 for a full day of seminars. For more information, call 327-3441.

Technology, Fraud and Disaster Recovery – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is offering this breakfast seminar that will meet today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the COG on the Gonzaga University campus, 702 E. Desmet. The cost is $15 for students, and $45-$55 depending on membership with the WSCPA. For information, call Jeff Kolcum at 473-4900.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business Appointments – Free counseling is available for 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.

CONVENTIONS

Pacific Northwest License, Tax and Fraud Association Annual Training Meeting – Monday-Thursday at Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. 260 delegates

Northwest Indian Housing Association Quarterly Meeting – Wednesday through Thursday at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center. 65 delegates.

Inland Northwest Academy of Family Physicians/Area Health Education Center, Primary Care Update – Friday through May 7, Red Lion Hotel at the Park. 350 delegates.