Week Ahead

Wednesday

Write a Business Plan - SCORE Spokane will host this workshop, which will include information on why and how successful businesses operate with a plan. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For information, visit www.scorespokane.org. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/additional person from same company.

INBA Networking Luncheon - The Inland Northwest Business Alliance presents speaker Brad Crelia, creative director of Hivster.com. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Glover Mansion, 321 W. Eighth Ave. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. $25/member or first-time guest; $35/nonmember.

Thursday

Government Contracting 101 - Greater Spokane Incorporated will present an introductory seminar on doing business with government agencies. 8-11 a.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 100. For more information, visit events.greaterspokane.org. Free.

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance – The topic of the meeting is “Strategies for Successful Business Owners.” The event will include networking, short business meeting, meal and presentation. 5:30 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 Lincoln St. $27/nonmembers; $22/members; $15/students. Make reservations by emailing reservations@aswa4.org.