Week Ahead

Monday

“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. $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Call (509) 353-2821 to register or for more information.

Thursday

“A Conversation with Jim Frank, Founder and CEO, Greenstone” – Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. Greenstone CEO Jim Frank will discuss the construction industry and the Kendall Yards development. 8-9:30 a.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. $25/GSI members, $50/nonmembers. Information: http://events. greaterspokane.org or (509) 321-3641.

Friday

“Pinterest and Blogs for Business” – This Spokane Regional Marketing and Communications Professionals Association event will feature Josh Wade from Nectar Tasting Room. 7:30-9 a.m. in the Herak Room of Gonzaga University’s McCarthey Athletic Center, 801 N. Cincinnati St. $15/members, $25/nonmembers, $5/student members and $15/student nonmembers with ID. Visit www.spokanemarcom.com to reserve and pay.

Palouse Chamber of Commerce Home Business Expo – Registration is due today for this event on April 14, featuring home crafters, contractors, artists and other home-based businesses. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main St., Palouse, Wash. Table reservations are $5/chamber members, $10/nonmembers. Reservations: (509) 878-1226. Information: www.visitpalouse.com.