Week Ahead
Wednesday
How To Write a Business Plan – SCORE Spokane will host this workshop, which will include information on why and how successful businesses operate with a plan. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For information, visit www.scorespokane.org. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/additional person from same company. (509) 353-2821.
INBA Networking Luncheon - Presentation by Cindy Green of the Spokane Regional Health District. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. $30/member or first-time guest; $40/nonmember.
Protect Your Credit Score - Learn how a credit score is determined, how to maintain/earn a healthy credit score and where to go for help. Offered by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Noon-1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Public Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave. Register at www.stcu.org/ workshops or call (509) 344-2202. Free.
Thursday
Spokane CPCU: I-Day – The breakfast program will cover “Marijuana and Insurance.” Speakers include attorney Cindy Flynn, state Rep. Kevin Parker and insurance agent Kevin Reilly. 8 a.m.-noon, Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Reservations requested by Monday at djohnston@mo-ins.com. $40.
Marketing Associates of Spokane – William Robinson, president emeritus of Whitworth University, will speak on building a culture of trust in your company and in your community. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Register at www. spokanemarcom.org by Monday. $20/members; $30/nonmembers.
EWU Young Professionals Network Holiday Social - Part social hour, part career booster, EWU YPN events are the place to make new contacts while getting insider career advice. Open to EWU alumni, friends and the general public. Tickets include light appetizers and a drink ticket. For more information, visit alumni. ewu.edu/social2014. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Stella’s Café, 917 W. Broadway Ave. (509) 359-4550. $10.
Saturday
WSHFC Seminar – Seminar on 100 percent financing presented by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Reservations required by phone at (509) 999-6464 or email kathy@bestloans123 .com. 9 a.m.-2p.m., Windermere Valley, 15812 E. Indiana Ave. Free; bring a sack lunch.
Conventions
Northwest Taste Food and Beverage Show – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 2,000 attendees.
FortuneBuilders Real Estate Insiders Summit – Today and Monday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 300 attendees.
Washington Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention and Tradeshow - Wednesday-Saturday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 225 attendees.
J&J Events Man Show – Friday-Nov. 16, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 1,500 attendees.