Week Ahead

Wednesday

How to Start a New Business - SCORE Spokane will host this workshop, which will include information on legal, tax, insurance, accounting, business planning and funding topics. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $40/advanced; $50/at the door; $15/per additional person from the same company.

2015 Be the Entrepreneur Boot Camp Community Kickoff – The event will include information on Palouse Knowledge Corridor’s upcoming boot camp, including curriculum changes, scholarship opportunities, and information about sponsors and volunteering. 9-10:30 a.m., Pullman Regional Hospital, 835 S.E. Bishop Blvd., Pullman. For more information, call (208) 301-1011 or email robin@seweda.org. Free.

Thursday

Mandeville Seminar – Marketing Associates of Spokane will present a seminar with speaker Stuart Rose, creator of the Mandeville Techniques, who will speak on building and maintaining relationships with clients. 8-4:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Make reservations by Monday at www.maspokane.org. $125/members; $175/nonmembers. Group pricing available.

Friday

Inland Northwest ACE Team Training – This four-hour training is an initiative of Visit Spokane to propel the local hospitality industry forward. This training includes a two-hour interactive classroom session and a two-hour experiential bus tour. Participants will learn about local attractions and history, as well as tourism as economic development. Jan. 15, 1-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express – Valley, 9220 E. Mission Ave. The deadline to register is Friday at www.visitspokane.com /rsvp. $25.