Meetings & Events
Marketing Associates of Spokane will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, at 1316 N. Lincoln. Mike Taylor, a longtime entrepreneur here, will share his experiences and tips on mergers and acquisitions. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. RSVP is requested at www.maspokane.org. For more information, call Meg Lindsay at 455-4448, or e-mail mlindsay@dci-engineers.com.



The Spokane Regional MarCom Association's September breakfast meeting will take place Friday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., in the Herak Club Room at Gonzaga University's McCarthy Athletic Center, at 801 N. Cincinnati. The meeting is titled Finding & Engaging Audiences Online, and Tony Hines of the BHW1 advertising agency here will present. The cost is $5 for student members with RSVP, $10 for student nonmembers, $15 for members at the door, and $20 for nonmembers. For more information, visit www.SpokaneMarCom.com or call Nichole Betts at 624-3152.



The Spokane Estate Planning Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room of the Spokane Club, at 1002 W. Riverside. The meeting will cover the topic of vulnerable adults and how to advise clients with diminished capacities or who may have issues in confronting professionals. The event includes a buffet dinner and the cost is $50 for a guest meal and is free to members. For more information, contact Katie Jelinek at 462-0747 or e-mail Katie@virenandassociates.com.



The Spokane Home Builders Association will host an informational meeting about its organization, called Association 101, on Friday, Sept. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the SHBA boardroom, at 5813 E. Fourth, in Spokane Valley. The event is free to the first 30 members and RSVP is requested. For more information or to register, contact Bill Taylor at 532-4990 or e-mail btaylor@shba.com.



The Grupp Law Firm will hold an executive briefing on business continuity plans on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the firm, located at 842 W. Kathleen, in Coeur d'Alene. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information, or to make a reservation, e-mail Cassidy@grupplaw.com or call (208) 665-4600.

Workshops & Seminars
The National Association of Women Business Owners-Inland Northwest Chapter will host an entrepreneurial program series, titled Downtown Spokane—Why it Continues to Work!, on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, at 1316 N. Lincoln. The event will feature speaker Marty Dickinson, president of the Downtown Spokane Partnership. The cost of the event is $34 before Sept. 7 and $39 after. For more information or to register, visit the Web site www.nawboNW.org, or call Jeannette Fairless at 731-3309.



The Spokane Regional Transportation Council will host a community workshop for its transportation vision project on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Moran Prairie Library, at 6004 S. Regal. The workshop will include interactive activities to give participants the opportunity to experience transportation planning. The event is free. For more information, visit www.transportationvisionproject.com or call 343-6387.



The Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development will hold a speed networking event on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Gonzaga University in the Washington California Room in the Center of Gonzaga (COG). The cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, visit www.astdinw.org or call Barbara at 993-4539.



The Spokane office of the Washington state Department of Revenue will host a free workshop for new and small business owners on Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., in conference room A on the third floor of Rock Pointe III, at 1330 N. Washington. Space is limited. To register, visit www.dor.wa.gov or call 327-0200.



The National Federation of Independent Business' Washington chapter will host its Eighth Annual Small Business Summit from Sept. 19 to 21 at the Davenport Hotel and Spokane Convention Center. The event cost is $99 for members, and is priced per day or per event for nonmembers. The schedule of events is available at www.nfib.com. For more information, call Stacy Jenkins at (866) 307-2846 or send an e-mail to stacy.jenkins@nfib.org.



Sustainable Local Investment Partners (SLIP) will host a Green Business Network Luncheon Series, as part of its Sustainable September events, on Monday, Sept. 20, at 11:30 a.m., at the Spokane Club, at 1002 W. Riverside. Guest speaker Michelle Long, co-founder of Sustainable Connections, in Bellingham, Wash., will present. The cost of the event is $15 and tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling SLIP at 209-2861, or online from www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit www.sustainableseptember.com.



SNAP will host a workshop, titled Profiting from Green Business Practices, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Community Building, at 35 W. Main. The cost of the workshop is $15 and heavy hors d'oeurvres and beverages will be provided. Registration is requested before Sept. 17, at the Web site www.snapwa.org/sustainable_workshop. For more information, call Patrick Bisson at 209-4244.



Greater Spokane Incorporated will host an event titled Tune In Tune Up & Rev Up Your Business Through GSI on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at GSI's offices, at 801 W. Riverside. Attendees will receive information about GSI and will be able to build business contacts with other members. The event is free and registration is requested before Sept. 17 at events.greaterspokane.org. For more information, call 624-1393.



Moloney+O'Neill and the Chubb Commercial Insurance Group, of Spokane, will host a seminar on managing international travel risk on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Chase Bank Building, at 601 W. Main, in the lower-level conference room. The event is free for International Trade Alliance members and is $10 for nonmembers. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Wendy Kliment, at 413-1470, or visit www.intrade.org to register.



The Building Industry Association of Washington will host a two-day workshop titled Green Building for Building Professionals from Sept. 22 to 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Spokane Home Builders Association, at 5813 E. Fourth. The cost for the workshop is $245 for members and $295 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.biaw.com, or call (360) 352-7800. Registration is required by Sept. 14th.



The Building Industry Association of Washington will host a workshop titled Business Management for Building Professionals on Friday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Spokane Home Builders Association, at 5813 E. Fourth. The cost for the workshop is $175 for members and $225 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.biaw.com, or call (360) 352-7800. Registration is required by Sept. 14th.

Conventions & Shows
59th Spokane Interstate Fair

Sept. 10-19

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

Expected Attendance: 230,000



2010 SpokeFest

Sept. 12

Citywide

Expected Attendance: 2,000



2010 Women of Faith Annual

Gathering - Over the Top

Sept. 16-19

Spokane Arena

Expected Attendance: 12,000