July 16-30, 2009
The Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Cara Lorello, Journal of Business, 429 E. Third, Spokane, WA 99202, or via e-mail at caral@spokanejournal.com or through our Web site at www.spokanejournal.com. For more information call (509) 344-1260.

Meetings & Events
Washington Trust Bank is hosting a personal document Shred Day on Friday, July 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at its Lincoln Heights branch, at 2415 E. 29th. Attendees may bring up to two small boxes of personal documents to shred at no charge, with a fee for additional amounts of paper. Call James Mellott at 353-3334 for more information.



The Davenport Hotel & Tower, in partnership with the family farms of Shepherd's Grain, of Reardan, Wash., will hold a three-day event, titled Face Behind the Food—Shepherd's Grain Sustainable Farming Event, from Monday through Wednesday, July 20-22. The event will include a visit to a Shepherd's Grain farm, a presentation of sustainable farming practices, roundtable discussions with leaders in the food industry, meals featuring locally-grown products, and other activities. For information, contact Jayme Hilsen at 789-6819.



KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio, 92.3 and 89.9 FM, will host a Spokane City Council primary candidates' forum on Friday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at Auntie's Bookstore, 402 W. Main. The event will be broadcast live on KYRS. For information, contact Lupito Flores at 747-3012.

Workshops & Seminars
National Seminars Training Group, of Shawnee Mission, Kan., will present a workshop, titled How to be an Outstanding Communicator, on July 24, at the Spokane Mirabeau Hotel, at N. 1100 Sullivan, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $179. The group also will present Workplace Safety & OSHA Compliance, on July 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, at 303 W. North River Drive, at a cost of $199. Same day registration is at 8:30 a.m. for both workshops. For information, visit www.nationalseminarstraining.com or call 1-800-258-7246.

Conventions & Shows
100 Years of Motorcycles 2009 Rally

July 24

Spokane County Fair & Expo Center

Expected Attendance: 30,000



Association of Public Treasurers of the U.S. & Canada Annual Conference 2009

July 25

Davenport Hotel & Tower

Expected Attendance: 300



HCI Publications Inc. Conference—Waterpower

July 26

Spokane Convention Center

Expected Attendance: 1,300



Spiritus Ministries Steubenville 2009

July 30

Gonzaga University

Expected Attendance: 1,000



SpoCon Sci-Fi/Fantasy 2009 Annual Convention

July 31-Aug. 2

Gonzaga University

Expected Attendance: 850-1,000