December 4-18, 2008
The Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Ben Rascoff, Journal of Business, 429 E. Third, Spokane, WA 99202, or via e-mail at benr@spokanejournal.com or through our Web site at www.spokanejournal.com. For more information call (509) 344-1260.

Meetings & Events
The city of Airway Heights and the Spokane County parks and recreation department will hold a public meeting to answer questions and gather input about the proposed West Plains Sport Complex, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Sunset Elementary, 12824 W. 12th, in Airway Heights. A separate meeting to discuss the Spokane County Motorsports Park will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana. Call Doug Chase at 477-2720 for information.



The National Association of Women Business Owners Inland Northwest Chapter will meet on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Hotel Lusso, 1 N. Post, for its annual holiday celebration and program. The cost is $28 in advance or $33 at the door, and includes dinner. Call Carrie Magruder at 290-6999 to register.



Connect Northwest and other groups will present the Alliance of Angels 10-Minute Pitch Clinic for Entrepreneurs, on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the office of K&L Gates, 618 W. Riverside. The workshop will share insights on how to present a business opportunity to angel investors. The cost is $50 and space is limited. Call Rebecca Lovell at (206) 389-732 for information.



The Spokane chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce will meet on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main. The 2008 Holistic Chamber Business Awards will be presented. Call Pat Dougherty at 844-4206 for information.

Workshops & Seminars
The Institute for Extended Learning will present a class for those preparing to take the Washington state insurance licensing exam titled Insurance Prelicensing: Property, Casualty and Code on Mondays through Thursdays, Dec. 8-11 and 15-18, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Esmeralda Center, 3939 N. Freya, at a cost of $239. Additionally, the seminar Word Upgrade 2003-2007—Understanding the Difference for Business, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, and Word 2007—Advanced for Business Professionals, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Both will be held at CenterPlace at Mirabeau, 2426 N. Discovery Place, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a cost of $130. Call 279-6000 to register or 533-4724 for information.



The National Seminars Training Group will present the following workshops: Time Management & Organization Skills for Professionals, on Monday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan, $179; Best Practices in Accounts Payable, on Monday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 2010 S. Assembly, $199; and Management & Leadership Skills for First-Time Supervisors & Managers, on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan, $399. Call 1-800-258-7246 to register.



The Spokane chapter of the Washington Society of CPAs will present a workshop titled Annual Tax Update, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside, at a cost of $40. Call 1-800-272-8273 to register.



The Spokane Regional MarCom Association will present Launching Your Social Network in Spokane, on Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside. Presenters will discuss social networking and its ability to build local strategic networks. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for others, and includes breakfast. Register at www.spokanemarcom.com.



The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington will hold a continuing education class titled RCW/WAC & Basic Electricity on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a cost of $135. Call Sarah Lutterloh at (425) 454-2482 for location information and to register.



The nonprofit organization Community Frameworks will hold a class for potential home buyers titled Managing Your Finances on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m., at the group's office, 315 W. Mission. There is no cost to attend. Call 484-6733 to register.