Week Ahead

Tuesday

L&I Fraud Prevention and Detection: Protecting your Business - A free seminar designed for business owners, workers’ compensation managers and human resources personnel, but all are welcome. Learn how to prevent and fight fraud. Noon–1:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Free; make reservations at (509) 456-3222 or WoodfiK@inhs.org.

Small-Business Boot Camp - Take the next steps to launch your small business with this eight-week workshop. Tuesday-Nov. 19, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $250-$395. Register at www.ccs.spokane.edu/Workforce/Pages/Small -Business-Boot-Camp.aspx. (509) 533-8482.

Wednesday

Protecting Your Intellectual Property – A patent attorney will discuss what property can be protected and how the protections apply at this SCORE workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. $40/advance; $50/at the door. To register or for more information, visit www.scorespokane.org.

Thursday

REVEAL 15 - Architectural and interiors product expo presented by the International Interior Design Association. There will also be a keynote speaker and networking. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. For a full list of events and costs, visit http://iida-northernpacific.org.

Conventions

Valleyfest – Today, Mirabeau Point Park, 10,000 attendees.

United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest Tri-level Adult Section Championships – Today, University High School and Central Valley High School, 200 attendees.

Oktoberfest at the River – Today, Spokane Convention Center, 20,000 attendees.

Savvy Cycling Tour – Today-Oct. 4, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 120 attendees.