Week Ahead

Tuesday

Spokane Estate Planning Council Meeting – Discussion on what estate planners should know about health care reform with Robert Grannum, a CPA with Moss Adams, and Craig Culbertson, vice president of Wells Fargo Insurance Services. 5:15 p.m. in the Georgian Room of the Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $50, includes a buffet dinner. Information or to register: (509) 462-0747.

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 $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Register: (509) 353-2800.

Thursday

NAWBO Meeting – The National Association of Women Business Owners will host an Entrepreneurial Program Series featuring Kim Krogh, account executive with Fidelity Associates, who will discuss “Insurance Strategies: Reveal the Unknowns and Fill the Gaps.” 5-8 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. The cost is $34 with reservation by Tuesday and $39 after Jan. 11. Information: Jeanette Fairless at (509) 731-3309 or visit www.NawboNW.org.

Friday

Free Employer Tax Workshop and Business Solutions Seminar – WorkSource Spokane will host this event that will discuss state taxes that apply to your business, unemployment tax information, audits, work force development and training, unemployment insurance tax reporting and more. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Redwood Room, Second Floor, WorkSource Spokane, 130 S. Arthur St. Free. Information or to register: (509) 532-3133.

Saturday

Solar Power Class – Learn the basics of solar photovoltaics and how to get started with projects, today from 9 a.m.-noon at Eco Depot, 1326 E. Sprague Ave. The cost is $35 and includes a catalog and educational materials. Space is limited and registration is required. Information: (509) 924-8803 or e-mail nadine@ecodepotinc.com.