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Business Beat

NEW FACES

Donna Smith has joined Spokane's North Side Carlson Wagonlit travel team at Excel Travel. Smith is a certified specialist for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Europe, Sandals, CLIA, Disney and Mexico. Smith has ten years of experience in corporate and leisure travel.

Margie King has joined A&B Mortgage Inc. as a mortgage loan officer. King has more than 20 years' experience working as a finance professional for corporations and public accounting firms. King holds a degree in business administration from Washington State University.

Adam Brown has joined WestCoast Templin's Resort, soon to be Red Lion Templin's Hotel, as its new chef. Brown, who has received training at the Culinary Institute of America, has previously served as executive chef for the Hot Rod Cafe, Post Falls, and the Clark House in Hayden Lake, Idaho.

APPOINTED

David A. Brukardt has been appointed to the Spokane Airport Board by the office of the mayor. Brukardt is filling the uncompleted term of Thomas Rice through Dec. 31, 2004, at which time he will be eligible for reappointment. Brukardt is the chief communication officer and vice president of corporate relations and strategic planning for Avista Corp. Brukardt, who has more than 25 years of senior-level national and global experience in the combined areas of investor and corporate communication and strategy, joined Avista Corp. in 1999 as vice president of investor relations.

Tamara Degitz has been appointed executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Idaho. Degitz, who replaces retiring executive director Norm Mahoney, is a graduate of the University of Idaho.

KUDOS

Numerica Credit Union's President and CEO Dennis Cutter has received a 2003 World Council of Credit Unions Distinguished Service Award. The award, presented to only six other individuals, recognizes outstanding contributions to the international credit union movement.

Philip M. Hudson, D.D.S. has been recognized as a Standard Proficiency Course Provider by the Education and Research Committee of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Hudson will have the opportunity to translate curriculum standards and guidelines into viable courses for practitioners.

NEW EVENTS

Monday

The Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop exploring cash management principles and cash flow analysis, 6-9 p.m., Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint. Cost is $50. For more information or to register, call 358-7890.

Tuesday

North Idaho College accounting assistant students will be offering free federal and state tax preparation services to qualified individuals, 10-11:45 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. in room 209 of Molstead Library on NIC's main campus, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene. No appointments are necessary, call (208)769-3334 for more information.

Smith Barney is offering a CPA donor advised funds CE seminar, 7:30-9 a.m., Smith Barney office, 717 W. Sprague, Suite 500. RSVP to Mescal Smith, 455-6099.

Dane Lowry, an Edward Jones investment representative, begins a five-week "Financial Workshop for Individual Investors," 6-8 p.m., at North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene. The cost for the workshop is $8, and classes will meet once per week until Mar. 4. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (208)762-8642.

The Small Business Development Center begins a two-day (Feb. 4 and 11) class on basic taxes for small and home-based businesses, 6-9 p.m., Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint. Cost is $55, and a calculator is required. For more information or to register, call 358-7890.

Wednesday

The Service Corps of Retired Executives presents a workshop titled "Basics of Starting a New Business," 8:30-noon, 801 W. Riverside, 2nd floor. Cost is $20. For more information, or to register, call 353- 2820.

The Small Business Development Center offers a workshop titled "Tricks to Tame Your Time," 6-9 p.m., Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint. Cost is $35. For more information or to register, call 358-7890.

Thursday

WorkSource Spokane will hold a job fair from 1-4 p.m. at Spokane Community College, Building 6, Lair, 1810 N. Greene. Please bring a resume. Call 532-3000 for more information.

The Service Corps of Retired Executives is offering free and confidential business counseling to potential and existing small- business owners, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, 525 Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Call (208)769-3296 for appointments.

Friday

North Idaho College accounting assistant students will be offering free federal and state tax preparation services to qualified individuals, 9-11 a.m. in room 209 of Molstead Library on NIC's main campus, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene. No appointments are necessary, call (208)769-3334 for more information.

The Small Business Development Center begins a business startup program for individuals thinking about starting a business, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 6-April 10, Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute, 665 N. Riverpoint. Cost is $160 (for two business partners). For more information, call 358-7890.

REGULAR MEETINGS

Monday

Spokane Valley Toastmasters, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Room A. For information, call Dave Scott at 389- 2500.

Toastmasters Club 14, Southsiders at Unity, 5:30-7 p.m., Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard. For information, call Terri Lewis-Sander at 838-6518.

Lamplighters Toastmasters Club 449, 6:15 a.m., Ridpath Hotel. For information, call Wanda Howie at 838-8294.

Enlightened Entrepreneurs Alliance, NorthTown Chapter, 6:45-8 a.m., Perkin's restaurant on North Division. For information, call Vicki Bell at 464-1097.

Tuesday

Spokane Daybreak Rotary, 7 a.m., Spokane Club library room. For information, call Steve at 922-4522.

Kiwanis Club of Downtown Spokane, noon, WestCoast Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague. For information, call 624-6161.

River City Networkers, 7:30-9 a.m., Spokane Club. For information, call Richard Stewart at 443-6336.

Northside Power Networking, 7 a.m. For information, call 468-9695 or 467-2081.

Spokane Business Builders of Business Network International, 7- 8:30 a.m., Frankie Doodles, 30 E. 3rd Ave. For information, call Tom Clark at 499-9999.

Wednesday

Spokane Business and Professional Association, 7:30 a.m., Solicitor's Corner, 6301 N. Division. For information, call Randy Beigh at 327-3883.

Post Falls Leads Club, noon, Panhandler Pies, Post Falls. For information, call Laura Umthun at (208) 651-5222.

The Inland Northwest Association of Financial Professions meets at 11:45 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, Hotel Lusso. For information, call Marlene at 363-6861.

Spokane chapter of NALS, an association for legal professionals, meets at noon on the third Wednesday of every month, Washington Trust Bank, 717 W. Sprague. For information, call Lonnetta Cook at 477- 4841.

Sunrise Toastmasters Club, 6:15-7:40 a.m., 315 E. Montgomery. For information, call Walt at 747-3231.

Network Navigators of Business Network International, 7-8:30 a.m., Conley's Restaurant, 12618 E. Sprague. For information, call Mike Flanigan at 475-6810.

International Association of Administrative Professionals, 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the WA/CA room at Gonzaga University. For information, call 533-7065.

Coeur d'Alene Metro of Business Network International, 7-8:30 a.m., Coeur d'Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene. For information, call Thomas Orjala at (208) 640-0660.

Building Owners and Managers Association, noon-1 p.m., WestCoast Grand Hotel. For information, call Lisa Quigley at 344-2662.

Inland Northwest Business Travel Association (INBTA) is a professional organization comprised of business travel arrangers/ planners, corporate meeting planners and vendors. INBTA meets once a month at various area locations. Meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call Patrick Freeman at 777-6307.

Spokane Hispanic Business Professional Association meets the second Wednesday of each month, noon, Aracelia's restaurant, Shade Towers, Trent Avenue. For information, call 363-5330.