September 17 - October 1, 2009
he Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Kim Frlan, Journal of Business, 429 E. Third, Spokane, WA 99202, or via e-mail at kimf@spokanejournal.com or through our Web site at www.spokanejournal.com. For more information call (509) 344-1260.

Meetings & Events
Gonzaga University will hold a Dean's Business Breakfast, titled Reinventing the Industrial Giant During the Economic Downturn, featuring Dan DiMicco, CEO and chairman of Nucor Corp., on Tuesday, Sept. 22., at the Jepson Center Wolff Auditorium, 330 E. Desmet. Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15. For more information, call Kyndrin Tenny at 313-7036.



Spokane City Forum will hold a luncheon meeting, titled Inland Northwest Economy—Rebounding? Regional Experts Weigh In On Where Our Economy is Going, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar. The cost is $10. Reservations are required by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21. Call 777-1555 or e-mail info@spokanecityforum.org.



The International Trade Alliance will hold a business networking event, titled Meet the Traders, on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Kim Hotstart Manufacturing Co., 5723 E. Alki, in Spokane Valley. For more information, call 413-1470 or e-mail wkliment@intrade.org.



The Spokane Home Builders Association will hold its fifth annual Fall Festival of Homes Award Night and Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony, on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln, in Spokane. The cost is $40 per person, or $75 per couple. R.S.V.P. by Friday, Sept. 18, to 532-4990 or shbaoffice@shba.com.



The Inland Northwest Multimedia Users Group will hold a meeting, titled Video Techniques, on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For more information, visit www.inmug.org/index_trad.cfm.



The Spokane Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed street standards, on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m., in the Spokane Valley City Hall council chambers, 11707 E. Sprague.



The Washington state Housing Finance Commission will hold its 16th annual Housing Washington Conference, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The cost is $375. To register, visit www.wshfc.org/conf or call Stacie Hart at (206) 935-0988.

Workshops & Seminars
The Spokane chapter of the Public Relations Society of America will hold a "teleseminar" and reception, titled The Insider's Guide to Becoming a Local Media Expert: Be a Go-to Source for Journalists and Showcase Your Business, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m., at Associated Industries, 1206 N. Lincoln, in Spokane. The seminar is free for members, and $15 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. at www.prsaspokane.org/event.asp?id=167.



The Building Industry Association of Washington will hold a construction industry outreach course, titled OSHA 10, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, each day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 5813 E. Fourth, in Spokane Valley. The cost is $75 for members, and $150 for nonmembers. Registration is required by Sept. 22. For more information, call (360) 352-7800.



Inland Northwest Health Services, of Spokane, will hold an Adult Heartsaver CPR training course, on Friday, Sept. 25, at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, at 7:45 a.m. This course is open to the public. The cost is $35. For information, call 232-8138.



Inland Northwest Health Information Management Association will hold a fall conference for professionals in the medical records field, on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Spokane Community College Health Science Building. Six continuing education credits will be offered. For more information, call Cindy Paap at 928-7741 or e-mail cinpa5@aol.com.



The Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an "outreach event" on disaster preparedness, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Atrium at River Park Square. For more information, contact Megan Snow at 326-3330 ext. 218, or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.



Washington State University's Small Business Development Center here will hold a Profit Mastery Seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at the Sirti Building, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $395. To register, contact Cindy Doyl at 358-7890 or visit the Web site www.wsbdc.org/training-calendar.