Week Ahead

Monday

Marketing Associates of Spokane meeting – Registration is due today for this meeting featuring Terri Krohn, marketing professional and owner of Matrix Group 360. Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers; includes lunch. Reservations: www.maspokane.org. Information: (509) 458-6840.

Tuesday

“Marketing in the Real World of Small Business” – Washington State University’s Small Business Development Center will offer this seminar for small business owners that will discuss how to grow sales and profits. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spokane SBDC in the Sirti Building, Suite 201, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $89, includes workbook and case study material. For more information, contact Cindy Doyl at (509) 358-7890 or register online at www.wsbdc.org/ training-calendar.

Wednesday

How to Write a Business Plan – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, is presenting this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. The cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2800.

Conventions

American Legion Baseball Northwest Regional – Today through Monday, Gonzaga University, 3,000 attendees.

Washington Association for Career and Technical Education Annual State Conference – Today through Tuesday, Spokane Convention Center, 500 attendees.

American Legion Baseball World Series – Friday through Aug. 17, Avista Stadium, 25,200 attendees.