Spokane Small Business Development Center is offering a free “Franchise Ownership: A Career Alternative” workshop on Thursday, June 7, 6-8 PM at the Spokane WSU SBDC, 665 N Riverpoint Blvd, Suite 201.Three business ownership options are: start from scratch, buy an established business, or invest in a franchise. It’s an important decision and this educational workshop will help you evaluate your options as Michael Sipe, a franchise consultant with FranNet, explains how you can safelyevaluate, select, finance andsucceed in a franchise business.FREE Register online at http://wsbdc.org/training-calendar Email or phone me if you problems with online registration cdoyl@wsu.edu 509-358-7890Direct link to this class registrationSee More

 Now’s the time to make those energy upgrades you’ve been thinking of.  Until June 30th, the interest rate on Avista’s energy efficiency loan program has dropped to 1.90% APR!  This program is available to any Avista customer – commercial or residential – in WA state, for energy efficiency and conservation measures (but not renewable energy). Sustainable Resources is contracted with Avista to coordinate that loan program, so contact us if you’d like to move ahead.  (Please help us spread the word to other Avista customers in WA, too.)  But don’t delay – this is only good until June 30th.  At this low rate, how can you pass it up?!See More

Save the date and join us at the LaunchPad Live taping featuring the Entrepreneur and Small Business Community.Special Guest Presenters: TBAAGENDA5:30 to 6:30 - Panel Discussion and taping of show6:30 - 6:45 - Q and A6:45 to 7:30 - Appetizers and Networking with guestsCost is $10,  free to Launchpad Paid Members and College Students with valid ID. Credit Cards accepted at the door.You do not need to be a member of this site to attend, you can RSVP to erin@launchpadinw.com.See More