Week Ahead
Monday
Alternative Business Symposium - The Gonzaga University School of Business Administration will present a free public forum entitled “Doing Good,” on business models with a social commitment. Register at www.gonzaga.edu/sbaevents. 4-5:30 p.m., Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium, Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-7036.
Tuesday
Become Debt Free - Learn how to use the tools that make debt-free living possible. A workshop offered by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. 6 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Register at www.stcu.org/workshops. Free.
Wednesday
Financial Planning Association of Spokane - Listen to five speakers at the annual workshop and meeting, enjoy lunch and receive four CE credits for financial planners. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. For more information, email Spokanefpa@yahoo.com. $50.
Small Business Marketing and Sales - Learn how to identify prospective customers and attract them to your business. A SCORE Spokane workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/per additional person from the same company.
Social Media for Small Business 301 - Spokane SCORE presents the third workshop in a series focused on social media and applications for business. 1-3 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.spokanescore.org. $40/advance; $50/door.
Prevent Fraud & Identity Theft - Spot fraud warning signs, learn about trending scams, and get resources to keep your finances safe and protected. A workshop offered by Spokane Teachers Credit Union. 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Register at www.stcu.org/workshops. Free.
Thursday
“Franchise Buyers Guide” - Spokane’s Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop designed to help you decide whether franchise ownership is right for you. 9-11:30 a.m., Spokane WSU SBDC, 1235 N. Post St., Suite 201. Register at https://cba.wsbdc.org/ workshop.aspx?ekey=13340023. Free. (509) 358-7890.
Spokane AFWA Meeting - Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance will host a webinar on the requirements of the Individual Shared Responsibility Payments of the Affordable Care Act. Make reservations by Monday at noon at reservations@afwa4.org. 5:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln Road. $22/members; $27/nonmembers; $15/students
Saturday
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting – The keynote speaker at the breakfast meeting will be Rick Steltenphol, director of business affairs at Eventuris and co-founder and former executive director of Hoopfest. Register at spokanevalleychamber.org. 7-9 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $25/members; $35/nonmembers until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Conventions
J&J Events Man Show – Today, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 1,500 attendees.
Washington State Association of Counties Leaders Conference – Monday-Thursday, Davenport Hotel and Tower, 400 attendees.
Washington State School Directors’ Association Annual Conference – Wednesday-Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,100 attendees.
Custer Enterprises 38th Christmas Arts and Craft Show – Friday-Nov. 23, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 18,000 attendees.