Week Ahead

Monday

Vendor Showcase – Registration is due today. Visit Spokane will present this networking event for tourism partners Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at CenterPlace, Great Room, 2426 N. Discover Place, Spokane Valley. Free, but space is limited and registration is required. Register by calling (509) 742-9382.

Tuesday

“China vs. the U.S. – How it Impacts You” – The Greater Gonzaga Guild will sponsor this event featuring Ryan Herzog, assistant professor of economics at Gonzaga University, who will discuss exchange-rate policies between the U.S. and China, and China’s decision to buy U.S. debt. 10 a.m. in the Herak Room at McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University. Free. Information: (509) 313-6095.

Wednesday

Connect with the Elect – Discuss issues relevant to the local business community with Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart and council members Mike Allen and Steve Salvatori. 8-9:15 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. Free. Information: (509) 321-3632. Registration: http://events.greaterspokane.org.

Thursday

Human Rights Conference – Spokane Community College’s Student Awareness League and National Association for Legal Professionals chapter will sponsor this event that will focus on workplace discrimination. Keynote speaker will be Ben Cabildo, AHANA CEO and CCS board of trustees member. 7:30 a.m. in the SCC Lair-Student Center auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. Information: (509) 533-7185 or (509) 533-7398.

ServiceRICH Workshop – Presented by ActionCOACH Spokane. Business owners and key decision makers are invited to this event. 4:30-7 p.m. at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, Spokane Valley. $75. Registration: www.actioncoachspokane.com. Information: (509) 455-5053.

Conventions

Jim Custer Enterprises 33rd Annual Home and Yard Show – Through Monday, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 18,000 attendees.