Week Ahead

Wednesday

Start A New Business - SCORE Spokane will host this workshop, which will include information on legal, tax, insurance, accounting, business planning and funding topics that you need to address to successfully start a business. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., SBA Training Room, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. $40/advanced; $50/at the door; $15/per additional person from same company. For more information, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821.

Thursday

When Negativity Reigns – Stephanie Cates of RESCUE!, Melanie Rose of the Central Valley School District and Scott Steele of Avista Utilities will discuss building your brand online and what to do when your business receives a negative review or comment online. Presented by Spokane Regional MarCom. 7-9 a.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Register at www.spokanemarcom.org. $20/members; $30/nonmembers; $5/student members; $15/student nonmembers.

Events That Get Results – Jennifer Evans, of Encore Events and Presentations, will discuss ways for businesses and organizations to host memorable events. Presented by Greater Spokane Incorporated. 8-9:30 a.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. For more information or registration, visit events.greaterspokane.org. $20/GSI members; $35/nonmembers.

Conventions

American Christian Writers Conference – Today, Ramada at Spokane Airport, 60 attendees.