GSI to Host State Senate Candidate Forum & a Social Media Class

Oct. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- Spokane, Wash.) - Greater Spokane Incorporated has four important events for any business during the first three weeks of October, including three BIZStreet events and an Oct. 8 breakfast with State Senate candidates Chris Marr and Michael Baumgartner facing off a month before the election.

Good Morning Greater Spokane: October Candidate Forum
Make the Most of Your Greater Spokane Incorporated Membership
When: Friday, October 8
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Place: Spokane Arena Champions Room - 720 W Mallon Ave
Register: http://events.greaterspokane.org

Hear from Senator Chris Marr and Michael Baumgartner as they face off before the November election for State Senate in the 6th District. Get their views on issues that impact you business.

BIZStreet Stride Ahead  
Small Budget, Big Buzz: How to Gain Press Time Through Social Media
When: Wednesday, October 13
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: 801 W. Riverside Ave, Ste. 100
Price: $15 for members / $30 for non-members
Register: http://events.greaterspokane.org

Learn from Spokane's well-known Cheryl-Anne Milsap, a freelance columnist for The Spokesman-Review. Cheryl-Anne will share the dos and don'ts to effectively showcase your business on social networks, and how to keep your story at the forefront of writers and producers.

BIZStreet Stride Ahead
Social Media 101: Understanding & Engaging Social Media
When: Thursday, October 21
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: 801 W. Riverside Ave, Ste 100
Price: $15 for members / $30 for non-members
Register: http://events.greaterspokane.org

Whether you're a newcomer or even a skeptic, this presentation from Andrei Mylroie and Emily Easley of Desautel Hege Communications will introduce you to the social media universe and show you how to get in on the action and get results quickly, easily and authentically.

BIZStreet Home-Based Business Connections
Practical Bookkeeping Tips & Time Savers for Home-Based Businesses
When: Tuesday, October 5
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: 801 W. Riverside Ave, Ste 100
Price: Free
Register: http://events.greaterspokane.org

Gregg A. Larson, CPA of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. will provide basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.

About Greater Spokane Incorporated
Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the Spokane region - an area that serves as the business and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest and supports a population of 1.4 million.  GSI is the area's only Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, providing leadership to build a stronger economy since 1881.  GSI is funded by more than 1,400 private-sector member investors; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane; Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood.  For more information, visit www.greaterspokane.org or contact us at 509-624-1393 or 1-800-SPOKANE.

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Greater Spokane Inc is committed to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout region.
We concentrate on the five key areas of economic & workforce development, public policy, business resources, & marketing and communications.