Week Ahead

Wednesday

“How to Start a New Business” - SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, will present this workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Call (509) 353-2821 to register or for more information

Thursday

Author Bob Burg - The best-selling international author of “The Go-Giver,” “Go-Givers Sell More,” “Endless Referrals” and “It’s Not About You,” will offer business owners, sales professionals and others tips on how to generate quality prospects for their business. Presented by the Spokane Association of Realtors and EWI of Spokane. 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $97. Information: (509) 326-9222. Registration: www.burg.com/ events/spokane.

Social Media Marketing Workshop - The Pullman Chamber of Commerce, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Latah Economic Development Council will present this event featuring Josh Wade of nectarMEDIA who will discuss how to successfully build business online. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BellTower Event Center, 125 Southeast Spring St., Pullman. $15, includes lunch. Registration: (509) 334-3565.

Conventions

Evergreen Regional Volleyball Association Spokane Sizzler Coed Volleyball Tournament - Today, Spokane Convention Center, 300 attendees.

Bridal Festival - Jan. 12-13, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.