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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Week Ahead

Conventions

2019 WICSEC Annual Training Conference – Western Interstate Child Support Enforcement Council, today-Oct. 10, Spokane Convention Center, 650 attendees.

2019 Fall Family Weekend – Gonzaga University, today, Gonzaga University, 2,400 attendees.

44th Fall Antique and Collectors Sale – Custer Enterprises, today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 8,000 attendees.

2019 Jurassic Quest – Jurassic Quest Holdings LLC, today, Spokane Convention Center, 10,000 attendees.

2019 ABJA Convention – Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants, Tuesday-Friday, Centennial Hotel Spokane, 50 attendees.

2019 NW Area Leadership – Allergan, Tuesday-Wednesday, The Davenport Grand Hotel, 30 attendees.

2019 WASWUG Fall Conference – Washington School Information Processing Cooperative, Wednesday-Friday, The Davenport Grand Hotel, 450 attendees.

Lecture/Seminar

How to Write a Business Plan – Wednesday. Discover why successful businesses operate with a plan and learn how to write a comprehensive business plan. Get the assistance of a SCORE counselor to review and help refine a plan. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Spokane SCORE Chapter 180, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 144. $25-$40.

Washington Business Tax Webinar – Wednesday. The Washington State Department of Revenue will present a live webinar for Washington business owners regarding business taxes. Email name, company name, phone number and email address to DORWebinar@dor.wa.gov to register. 10-11 a.m. Live webinar. Free. (360) 705-6624.

Retirement Income Planning – Wednesday. Learn the three main goals of a retirement income plan and gain insights to the income planning process, including how to account for inflation, health care costs, Social Security and taxes. Registration required. 6-7 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Social Media Basics for Business – Thursday. Covering the basics of setting up a business page or account and creating business ads on social media platforms. Registration required. Noon-1 p.m. Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300.

Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon – Friday. Awards ceremony featuring keynote speaker Judge Rosemarie Aquilina. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $75-$125. (509) 279-7000.