Week Ahead

Monday

Franchises and Business Ownership - A free workshop about the pros and cons of business ownership, how to mitigate risk and identify recession-resistant industries. 1-3 p.m., SCORE Spokane, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. Space is limited; register at www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821.

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.

Conventions

Pacific Northwest Volleyball Qualifier Annual Tournament - Today, Spokane Convention Center, 10,000 attendees.

Spokane Rock Rollers Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - Today, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 5,000 attendees.

National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Women’s Basketball-Sweet 16/Elite 8 - Today and Monday, Spokane Arena, 6,000 attendees.

FIRST Robotics PNW District Championship - Tuesday-Saturday, Eastern Washington University, 1,200 attendees.