Week ahead

WEDNESDAY

Starting a New Business – SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business is presenting this workshop on forming a new business, today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at BIZstreet, 801 W. Riverside #240. The cost is $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Call (509) 459-4118 to register.

Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this class on protecting inventions, products, trade names and designs, today from 6-9 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

THURSDAY

Business Plan Feasibility – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop via interactive TV on business planning and finding financing, today from 5-8 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $40. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

FRIDAY

Outcome Measurement – Community Colleges of Spokane’s Small Business Development Center is presenting this workshop for board members and staff on effectiveness, resource development and financial management, today from 1-4 p.m. at Sirti, 665 N. Riverpoint Blvd. The cost is $35. Call (509) 358-7890 to register.

CONVENTIONS American Hot Rod Association Summer Nitro Extravaganza, Friday-Saturday, Spokane Raceway Park, 40,000 delegates.

Spokane Highland Games Association annual Spokane Scottish Highland Games, Saturday, Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 2,000 delegates.