Week Ahead
Monday
Marketing Associates of Spokane Seminar – Registration is due today for this event featuring Lori Silverman, consultant, author and teacher, who will discuss the basics of “story use” in marketing and advance storytelling techniques and applications. Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-noon at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $100 for members, $125 for nonmembers; includes breakfast. Reservations: www.maspokane.org. Information: (509) 455-4448.
Tuesday
Spokane Estate Planning Council Meeting – Event will feature Greer Gibson Bacon, CFP, financial planning association and a discussion on Social Security claiming strategies. 5:15 p.m. in the Georgian Room of the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $50, includes a buffet dinner. Information or to register: (509) 462-0747.
Wednesday
Real Estate Outlook 2011 – The Urban Land Institute will present this annual event featuring a presentation on the “Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2011” report and a panel discussion of leading area real estate investors and experts. 7:30-10 a.m. at Parkside Center, 601 E. Front Ave., Ste. 304, Coeur d’Alene. $45/private member, $55/private nonmember; $40/public sector nonprofit member, $50/public sector nonprofit nonmember; $30/young leader (age 34 and younger); $20/full-time student. To register, visit http://idaho.uli.org. Information: (208) 433-9352.
How to Write a Business Plan – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. The cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2800.
New-To-Export Seminar – The Office of Small Business Development Centers and the International Trade Administration will host this three-day event on how to export your product or services. Today through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Centerplace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free, but RSVP required. Information or reservations: (509) 413-1470 or www.intrade.org.
Washington Society of CPAs – This Spokane chapter meeting will feature William Fisher, certified public accountant and chief financial officer for Cancer Care Northwest, who will discuss “Accounting Issues in the Health Care Industry at they Relate to Cancer Care Northwest.” Noon-2 p.m. at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $40; lunch included. Information: (509) 455-5300 or www.wscpa.org.
Business After Hours – The Pullman and Moscow Chambers of Commerce will present this event at James Toyota, 8683 State Route 270, Pullman. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Information: (509) 334-3565 or (208) 882-1800.
Thursday
“Planning Your Exit Strategy” – Tom Nihoul, certified financial planner, and Ameriprise Financial will host this event. Presented by Ryan Theune of Wells Fargo Funds Distributors. Learn how to develop an exit strategy for your business. 8 a.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. RSVP: (509) 777-0803, Ext. 6.
Washington Society of CPAs – This Spokane chapter meeting will feature Chris Cargill of the Washington Policy Center, who will discuss the WPC’s progress and goals in Eastern Washington. Noon-2 p.m. at Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. $50; lunch included. CPE credits available. Information: (509) 323-2572, or www. wscpa.org.
Friday
Good Morning Greater Spokane Breakfast – This monthly networking meeting will be held from 7:15-9 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, Spokane City Center, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $25 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Information: (509) 321-3619 or visit www. greaterspokane.org.
Saturday
Body, Mind, Spirit Holistic Fair – The Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce will present this event featuring vendors, lectures and a panel discussion. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and panel discussion from 6:30-9 p.m. at Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free parking and admission to fair; $5 admission to panel discussion. Information: (509) 844-4206 or www.spokaneholisticchamber ofcommerce.com.
Conventions
American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference – Monday through Nov. 7, Spokane Convention Center and citywide, 1,300 attendees.
National College Fair – Wednesday and Thursday, Spokane Convention Center, 3,050 attendees .
Northwest Regional Joint Cooperative Council Meeting and Educational Seminar – Wednesday and Thursday, Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 160 attendees.
Inland Crafts 28th Annual Sale and Exhibition – Thursday through Nov. 14, Spokane Convention Center, 4,680 attendees.