Week Ahead

Wednesday

How to Start a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will present this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 444. The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door; free for all veterans. Call (509) 353-2800 to register or for more information.

Thursday

“Investing In Our Future” – Sustainable Local Investment Partners will host this event, sponsored by the American Sustainable Business Council, featuring panelists Michael Shuman, John Katovich and Jenny Kassan, who will discuss the difficulties triple bottom line businesses face, innovative capital raising options and potential public policies to help businesses raise the sustainable capital they need. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Global Credit Union auditorium, 1520 W. Third Ave. Hosted lunch. RSVP to susanne@slipspokane.org or call (509) 209-2861 for more information.

Conventions

Kiwanis International Pacific Northwest District Convention – Today, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 1,200 attendees.

Pig Out in the Park - Wednesday through Sept. 6, Riverfront Park, 50,000 attendees.