Meetings & Events
The Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau will hold its annual meeting, themed Strategic Optimism Ahead, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Tom Norwalk, of the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Steve Moore, of the Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau, will speak. A reception with appetizers will follow. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 28 to Natalie King at 742-9382.



Leadership Spokane will hold a leadership connection event titled Group Communication—What's Your Role on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., at Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive, in Spokane. Heather Crandall, director of the master's program in communication and leadership studies at Gonzaga University, will speak. The cost is $25. For more information, call Angela Ruff at 313-3572.



The Inland Northwest chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners will hold a meeting, titled Healthy Working Professionals: Yes, It Is Really All About You!, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the Spokane Regional Business Center, 801 W. Riverside, in Spokane. The cost is $28. R.S.V.P. at www.GreaterSpokane.org or e-mail lfendrich@greaterspokane.org.



The Spokane Advertising Federation will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the Magic Lantern Theater, 25 W. Main, in Spokane. The meeting will feature the film, "Objectified," by Gary Hustwit. Lunch will be served. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for others. To register, visit www.aafspokane.com.



The city of Spokane Valley will hold an open house meeting to update the public on the Spokane Valley Shoreline Master Program, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. A copy of the Shoreline Master Program is available online at www.spokanevalley.org.



Mercer Health & Benefits will hold a free meeting, titled Health Care Reform—Key Employer Issues, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division, in Spokane. Wade Symons, an attorney from Mercer's Portland office, will speak. A box lunch is provided. R.S.V.P. to Linda Reynolds at 358-3815 or e-mail linda.reynolds@mercer.com.



The Gonzaga University Graduate School of Business will hold free information meetings titled Invest In Your Future: Gonzaga University MBA and MAcc Programs, on the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Jepson Center, 502 E. Boone, on the Gonzaga campus; Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m., at the School of Law, 721 N. Cincinnati, on the Gonzaga campus; and Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, 115 S. Second, in Coeur d'Alene. For more information, call Colleen Mallon at 313-7047.



Marketing Associates of Spokane will hold a meeting, titled Etiquette Schmetiquette—Business From a Different Perspective, on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Red Lion Inn at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive, in Spokane. Merrily Bjerkestrand, a certified consultant in corporate etiquette and international protocol, will speak. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for others. R.S.V.P. by Nov. 9 at www.maspokane.org. For more information, call Taryn Erickson, at Trindera Engineering, (208) 676-8001.



Workshops & Seminars
Synergy Healthcare will hold a nutrition workshop, titled How Sweet It Is, on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 12012 E. Mission, in Spokane Valley. The cost is $10. To register, call 413-1630 or e-mail rsvp@synergyspokane.com.



The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar by Jeffrey Gitomer, titled Sales Revival!, on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7 to 11:30 a.m., at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan, in Spokane Valley. The cost is $99. To register, visit www.gitomer.com/spokanevalley or call (800) 242-5388.



Skyline Inland NW will host a free lunch seminar titled 60 Trade Show Tips In 60 Minutes, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m., at 9922 E. Montgomery, in Spokane Valley. To register, call Crystal Schaeffer at 892-5354.



The Building Industry Association of Washington and the Spokane Home Builders Association will hold seminars, titled Green Building for Building Professionals, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Business Management for Building Professionals, on Thursday, Nov. 12. Each seminar will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $245 for members and $295 for nonmembers for Green Building, $175 for members and $225 for nonmembers for Business Management, and $375 for members and $425 for nonmembers for both. Subcontracting in Washington State will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $125 for members and $175 for nonmembers. All seminars will be held at 5813 E. Fourth, in Spokane Valley. To register, visit www.biaw.com or call (360) 352-7800.

Conventions & Shows
Inland Crafts Annual Sale and Exhibition

Nov. 6-8

Spokane Convention Center

Expected Attendance: 4,700



Log Home and Timber Frame Show

Nov. 13-15

Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

Expected Attendance: 2,000



Jim Custer Enterprises Christmas Arts and Craft Show

Nov. 20-22

Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

Expected Attendance: 18,000