Week Ahead

Wednesday

27th annual AGORA Awards – Greater Spokane Incorporated will host this event to honor area business excellence. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $40. Registration: http://events.greaterspokane.org.

Thursday

Franchise expert Ben Litalien – Gonzaga University and SNAP will host two workshops featuring Ben Litalien, educator and expert in franchise analysis and operations, who will discuss “Franchising for Community Impact.” The first lecture begins at 7:30 a.m. and is geared toward consumers, business owners and entrepreneurs. The second workshop, designed for nonprofit organizations, starts at 9:15 a.m. Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Center, Gonzaga University. Information: (509) 313-6095.

Business of Art Workshop: “Let’s Put on a Show II” – The Spokane Art Commission will host this workshop for local artists, musicians, art organizations and others that will discuss permits necessary for putting on a show, business planning and legal issues involved in becoming or maintaining your own arts organization. 4-6 p.m. at Spokane City Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Lower Level, Spokane. Free. Information: (509) 625-6050 or www.spokanearts.org.

Conventions

Inland Empire/Spokane Kennel Club Event – Today, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 1,000 attendees.