The Week Ahead: A roundup of upcoming business meetings and conventions

Wednesday

INBA Networking Luncheon - Learn how SNAP Financial Access is providing micro enterprise services and products to help local small businesses. 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.

Thursday

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 for an additional person from the same company.

Marketing Associates of Spokane – A panel of industry experts will discuss media coverage for new construction projects. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25/members; $40/nonmembers. Reservations required by Monday at www.maspokane.org.

Heritage Capital Project Workshop – Heritage Capital Project grants can help with the cost of eligible capital projects that preserve and interpret Washington’s history and heritage. Come learn more about this organization. 1-4 p.m., The Center, 102 S. Main St., Colfax, Wash. Reservations are requested at janet.rogerson@wshs.wa.gov. Free. (253) 798-5909

Friday

Farm-A-Palouse-A - Anyone can come and learn how to start, maintain and expand a successful small-farm operation. Unique programming and scholarships are available for veterans. 8 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. Visit www.SCCD.org or email info@sccd.org for more information. (509) 535-7274.

Startup Weekend Spokane - Nov. 13-15. Startup Weekend Spokane is a competition for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and collaborate with developers and designers to create an MVP (minimum viable product) within a 54-hour period. This event supplies entrepreneurs with the experience, resources and contacts to start a business. The weekend is centered on action, innovation and education. For more information and registration, visit http://Startupweekendspokane.com. Gonzaga University, Jepson Center, 502 E. Boone Ave. $49/students; $89/general.

Conventions

United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc. Leadership Initiative – Sunday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 150 attendees.

WSU Conference Management Field Phenotyping and Data Management Summit – Monday and Tuesday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 75 attendees.

National Association for Campus Activities West Regional Conference – Tuesday-Nov. 15, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.