Week ahead

MONDAY

Buying or Selling a Business – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on business sale transactions, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

QuickBooks Nuts and Bolts – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is offering this class on how to use QuickBooks software from 6-9 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $135, which includes materials. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Computer Basics – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on basic computer use and a review of popular software programs, today from 1-2 p.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

TUESDAY

How to Get Your Story in the Press – The Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is presenting this workshop featuring a panel of local media experts, today from 1-3 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. It is free for members of local chambers of commerce. Call (509) 742-9382.

Internet and email – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on using the Internet and email, today from 11 a.m.-noon at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Human Resource Practices – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Creating Packages with Punch – The Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau is presenting this workshop on creating travel packages, today from 3-5 p.m. at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. It is free for members of local chambers of commerce. Call (509) 742-9382.

Excel Basics – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on Excel program basics, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

WEDNESDAY

BlueRay Technologies: Building the High-Definition World – The Entrepreneurs Forum of the Great Northwest is hosting this discussion on the local BlueRay production facility, today from 5-7 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Refreshments will be served. Call (509) 483-2320.

Board Recruitment and Retention – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on board recruitment and retention strategies, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting a workshop on developing a business plan, today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at BIZstreet, 810 W. Riverside #240. The cost is $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Word Basics – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on Word program basics, today from 1-2 p.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

Making Sense of Internet Security – The Colfax Library will host this free technology workshop, today at 9 a.m. at the library, located at 102 S. Main in Colfax. Call (509) 397-4366 to register.

Supervisor as Coach – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this leadership workshop today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4708 to register.

THURSDAY

Venture Capital Forum – Connect Northwest is presenting this forum on business investment for venture capitalists, investors and entrepreneurs, today from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post. Call (509) 358-2110 to register.

Business Counseling – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is offering free counseling to potential and existing small business owners, today from 9 a.m. to noon at North Idaho College’s Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Call (208) 769-3296 for an appointment.

HR for Small Business – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners hosts this meeting, today at 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post. The cost is $24 in advance or $26 at the door. Call (509) 892-1403 to register.

E-tailing – YWCA’s Opportunity Center is presenting this class on buying and selling online using Ebay and Amazon, today from 10-11 a.m. at 829 W. Broadway. The cost is $5. Call (509) 326-1190 to register.

401K and Retirement Programs Under the Pension Protection Act – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants is presenting this workshop, today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division. Continuing education credits are available. The cost is $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers and $15 for students. Call (509) 321-9535 to register.

Recognizing Substance Abuse – The Institute for Extended Learning is presenting this workshop on jobsite security today from 8 a.m. to noon at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4708 to register.

FRIDAY

Grant Writing 101 for Nonprofits – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop on locating grant money and how to write successful grants, today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

CONVENTIONS Washington Self-Insurers Association annual meeting, Wednesday-Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 400 delegates.