January
Communication Leadership Forum – Facilitating With Style
Dee Endelman
Agreement Dynamics

February
Business Plans in Current Market Conditions
Dr. Harvey Meier, CMC
Harvey A. Meier Company

March
Economic Forecast
Randy Barcus, Chief Economist
Avista
Randy will discuss the economic outlook for the Spokane region

April
Panel Discussion – Port Districts
Linda Boomer, Port of Kennewick
Al Anderson, Port of Moses Lake

May
Handling Crisis Communication
Skip Bonuccelli
Central Valley School District
How to handle and prepare for communication internally and with the press and public when your business is facing a crisis situation.

June
Getting Your Foot in the Door
Jolene Barrington
Fruci & Associates
Three key ways you can use offers to get your foot in the door with potential clients, introduce a new service, grow your presence, or simply differentiate yourself from your competitor.

July
Tour of the Historic Fox Theater
Lorna Walsh
Spokane Symphony

August
Spo-Vision, Become Part of the Idea
Rob Brewster
Conover Bond
A discussion of development projects and how they have become a part of the overall vision that is Spokane. Rob highlighted some of his past projects and introduced his present and future developments that are in the works. Additionally he provided his thoughts on how service providers in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industries can help play a part in the “renaissance” that is shaping downtown Spokane.

September

Winning Design/Build Contracts

Leandra Thompson

Northstar Project Management

Leandra discussed who uses design / build, why they should use it and the advantages design / build provides to the client or owner.  Leandra also provided insight on the creation and development of RFQ’s and RFP’s.

October

Using Business Etiquette & Dining Skills to Improve Your Confidence, Impress Your Clients, and Outclass Your Competion

Merrily Bjerkstrand, Ettiquette Consultant

Merrily helped us learn in a fun and informal way the skills needed to make a good, positive impression on clients and others.  She presented a refresher course in business etiquette and dining skills that help increase confidence, authority, and give us that extra edge in the competitive world of business.

November

Mary Ann Sanger

Teacher and Business Consultant

If you’ve faced conflicts in your office, part of the problem could be trying to blend today’s Multigenerational Workforce. Discover the characteristics of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters and the most effective ways to communicate with them.

December

Holiday Social

Riverfront Park Carrousel