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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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MONDAYCash Flow Management – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss cash management principles and cash flow analysis, today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, or SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Quickbooks: Point of Sale – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop that will discuss how to manage inventory, sales, customer data, and run reports, today from 6-9 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

TUESDAY

Unemployment Insurance Seminar – The Idaho Department of Labor will present this seminar that will discuss the state’s wage and hour laws and how to control unemployment insurance costs, today at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Coeur d’Alene, 1500 Riverstone Drive. Free. Call (208) 332-3570 ext. 3576 for more information or register online at http://labor.idaho.gov/seminars.

All You Need to Know about a Business Website – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class, today from 6-9 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

WEDNESDAY

The Supervisor as Coach – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4724 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Unemployment Insurance Seminar – The Idaho Department of Labor will present this seminar that will discuss the state’s wage and hour laws and how to control unemployment insurance costs, today at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Coeur d’Alene, 1500 Riverstone Drive. Free. Call (208) 332-3570 ext. 3576 for more information or register online at http://labor.idaho.gov/seminars.

How to Start a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this workshop today from 9 a.m.-noon at Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Pre-Business Workshop – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division is presenting this workshop that will share startup information for new businesses, including required licenses/registrations, today from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Institute for Extended Learning Lodge, 3305 W. Fort Wright Drive. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 for information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Cash Flow Management – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss cash management principles and cash flow analysis, today from 6-9 p.m. at SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

THURSDAY

Fair Market Value Financial Statements – The Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants will host this workshop, today from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Gonzaga University, C.O.G. building, 702 E. Desmet Ave. Attendees will receive breakfast and can earn two CPE credits. The cost is $10/students, $50 if pre-registered, and $55 at the door. Free parking will be available in Lot G. Register at www.wscpa.org. Call (509) 321-9535.

Unemployment Insurance Seminar – The Idaho Department of Labor will present this seminar that will discuss the state’s wage and hour laws and how to control unemployment insurance costs, today at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Sandpoint Events Center, 515 Pine St. Free. Call (208) 332-3570 ext. 3576 for more information or register online at http://labor.idaho.gov/seminars.

Written Communication in Global Marketing – The Community Colleges of Spokane Institute of Extended Learning, Business and Community Training division will present this workshop, today from 8 a.m.-noon at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 Discovery Place. The cost is $59. Call (509) 533-4724 for more information or (509) 279-6000 to register.

Best Tips for Internet Marketing – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss how to create an effective website, today from 6-9 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, or SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $50. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

FRIDAY

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit? – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class that will discuss the basics of community/need assessment, vision and mission statements, state incorporation, federal tax exemption, and more, today from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, or SIRTI, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $65. For more information, call (509) 358-7890.

Washington State Tourism Strategic Plan Follow-Up Meeting – Washington State Tourism is inviting local businesses to provide feedback about the organization’s new marketing plan, today from 9 a.m.-noon at Spokane Regional Business Center, Main Floor Conference Room, 801 W. Riverside. To RSVP, call (509) 363-6830.

SATURDAY

Beef Quality Assurance Workshop – The Washington State University Extension will present this workshop that will discuss how ranchers can improve beef quality, today from 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Stockland Livestock Exchange, Harrington/Odessa Highway in Davenport, Wash.

The cost is $10, if registered by Monday and $15 at the door. Lunch will be provided by the Washington State Beef Commission and two hours of Washington Pesticide Applicator recertification credit will also be available. Call (509) 725-4171 for more information.

CONVENTIONS

Lilac Bloomsday Run – Today, citywide, 50,000 attendees.

International Association of Workforce Professionals Annual State Conference – Wednesday-Friday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 140 attendees.

Annual Inland Empire Spring Dental Conference – Wednesday-Friday, Spokane Convention Center, Doubletree Hotel, and Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 1,300 attendees.