BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//leadershipspokane.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10/ / CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:e135d98e-2a67-4a0b-884b-56a42157105e X-WR-CALDESC:509 Focus is a Leadership Spokane program\, designed for profe ssionals seeking to broaden their network\, deepen their understanding of our community\, and join individuals creating a positive impact in our reg ion. In this 2.5 day program\, participants meet subject matter experts fr om various sectors of the community\, develop a more expansive view and un derstanding of the Spokane region\, and discover how to put leadership int o action.\n\nJoin an exclusive regional economy bus tour\, where you’ll ga in firsthand insights into the industries\, innovations\, and communities driving our local economy!\n• Key stops at thriving businesses\, economic h ubs\, and development sites\n• Meet 30+ local leaders & experts shaping the future of our region\n• Engaging discussions on growth\, investment\, and opportunities\n• Networking & insights to inspire business and community su ccess\n\nWhether you’re new to town\, or you’ve lived here all your life\, we invite you to become involved in the community while you build worthwh ile connections and discover your sense of belonging!\n\nProgram Details: \nânâ Day 1 | 10/15/26 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM \n Focus on: History of the Spokane Region\, Governance\, and Regional Economy\n Activities: Local Chambers pa nel\, Specially Designed Regional Economy Bus Tour\n\n• Day 2 | 10/16/26 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM \n Focus on: Education\, Human Needs\, Healthy Community\ , Communication\, Arts\, and Networking\n Activities: Education Experts pan el\, Rotating Round Table Discussions with Non-Profits\, Tour The Spokesma n-Review Building\, Happy Hour Debrief \n\n• Day 3 | 10/17/26 | 8:00 AM - 1 2:00 PM \n Focus on: Culture\n Activities: Downtown Walking Tour to explore the history\, arts\, and landmarks which have shaped Spokane\n\n\n***SPECI AL DISCOUNT FOR THE FOLLOWING***\n• NON-PROFITS [501(c)(3)] \n• SMALL BUSIN ESSES [100 employees or less]\n\nUse Promo Code: FOCUS300 for $300 off you r registration cost!\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions: \n\n1.) Who should attend 509 Focus? \n509 Focus is designed for professionals of all levels & industries including executives\, managers\, business owners\, nonprofit directors and leaders in the making.\n\n2.) What will I gain from attendin g the program? \nParticipants will:\n• Obtain a deeper understanding of Spo kane’s history\, culture\, economy\, arts and government.\n• Meet subject m atter experts from various sectors of the community.\n• Forge new connectio ns and discover new perspectives\, helping develop a more expansive view o f the community. \n\n3.) What is the time commitment? \nThis program is 2 ½ days\, lasting from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (10/15/26) and Friday (10/16/26) and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday (10/17/26). \n\n4.) What is tui tion?\n Tuition for 509 Focus is $900. This includes meals and materials. \n\n5.) How many people participate? \n509 Focus is comprised of 40 partici pants max per session.\n\n X-WR-RELCALID:44b2d4ca5cba6e5d2f3938fc9d032f9d X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RDATE:20261101T020000 RDATE:20271107T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20270314T020000 RDATE:20280312T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1f806d0e-6310-4a33-a054-b46e00b5d083 DTSTAMP:20260605T013920Z DESCRIPTION:509 Focus is a Leadership Spokane program\, designed for profes sionals seeking to broaden their network\, deepen their understanding of o ur community\, and join individuals creating a positive impact in our regi on. In this 2.5 day program\, participants meet subject matter experts fro m various sectors of the community\, develop a more expansive view and und erstanding of the Spokane region\, and discover how to put leadership into action.\n\nJoin an exclusive regional economy bus tour\, where you’ll gai n firsthand insights into the industries\, innovations\, and communities d riving our local economy!\n• Key stops at thriving businesses\, economic hu bs\, and development sites\n• Meet 30+ local leaders & experts shaping the future of our region\n• Engaging discussions on growth\, investment\, and o pportunities\n• Networking & insights to inspire business and community suc cess\n\nWhether you’re new to town\, or you’ve lived here all your life\, we invite you to become involved in the community while you build worthwhi le connections and discover your sense of belonging!\n\nProgram Details:\n • Day 1 | 10/15/26 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM \n Focus on: History of the Spokane R egion\, Governance\, and Regional Economy\n Activities: Local Chambers pane l\, Specially Designed Regional Economy Bus Tour\n\n• Day 2 | 10/16/26 | 8: 00 AM - 5:30 PM \n Focus on: Education\, Human Needs\, Healthy Community\, Communication\, Arts\, and Networking\n Activities: Education Experts panel \, Rotating Round Table Discussions with Non-Profits\, Tour The Spokesman- Review Building\, Happy Hour Debrief \n\n• Day 3 | 10/17/26 | 8:00 AM - 12: 00 PM \n Focus on: Culture\n Activities: Downtown Walking Tour to explore th e history\, arts\, and landmarks which have shaped Spokane\n\n\n***SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THE FOLLOWING***\n• NON-PROFITS [501(c)(3)] \n• SMALL BUSINES SES [100 employees or less]\n\nUse Promo Code: FOCUS300 for $300 off your registration cost!\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions: \n\n1.) Who should at tend 509 Focus? \n509 Focus is designed for professionals of all levels & industries including executives\, managers\, business owners\, nonprofit d irectors and leaders in the making.\n\n2.) What will I gain from attending the program? \nParticipants will:\n• Obtain a deeper understanding of Spoka ne’s history\, culture\, economy\, arts and government.\n• Meet subject mat ter experts from various sectors of the community.\n• Forge new connections and discover new perspectives\, helping develop a more expansive view of the community. \n\n3.) What is the time commitment? \nThis program is 2 ½ d ays\, lasting from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (10/15/26) and Friday (1 0/16/26) and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday (10/17/26). \n\n4.) What is tuiti on?\n Tuition for 509 Focus is $900. This includes meals and materials.\n \n5.) How many people participate? \n509 Focus is comprised of 40 participa nts max per session.\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000 LOCATION: SUMMARY:509 Focus END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR