Week Ahead

Wednesday

INBA Networking Luncheon - The Inland Northwest Business Alliance presents speaker Mark Mattke of the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Event Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. $25/member or first-time guest; $30/nonmember.

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.

Thursday

Leadership Spokane – Informational meeting about applying for the upcoming Leadership Spokane session. 5:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., first floor conference room. For more information, visit http://leadershipspokane .org.

Launch Meeting – For a new Toastmasters group, The Right Leaders. Noon-1 p.m., Shari’s Restaurant, 320 N. Sullivan Road, Veradale. For more information, email therightleaders @outlook.com. Free.

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. 1-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Express – Valley, 9220 E. Mission Ave. Advance registration required at www.visitspokane.com /rsvp. $25.

Conventions

2015 Bridal Festival – Today, Spokane Convention Center.

Dynamic Gymnastics Flip Festival – Friday-Jan. 18, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 750 attendees.

United States Amateur Boxing National Championships – Saturday-Jan. 24, HUB Regional Sports Center/Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 1,000 attendees.