Week Ahead

Monday

“Product Development for Value-Added Prepared Foods” – This workshop will provide small-scale prepared food producers with up-to-date information and technical knowledge of the food product development process for the specialty food industry and how to bring such products to market. Designed for start-up entrepreneurs and food product developers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WSU Spokane County Extension, 222 N. Havana St. Register at www.agbizcenter.org. $95. (360) 336-3727.

Tuesday

Budgeting 101 – Want to learn more about managing your money? Attend this free workshop led by STCU experts and learn how to make a budgeting plan that’s simple, reasonable, and effective. 6 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Seating limited; make reservations at (855) 753-0317. Free.

First Time Home Buyer Seminar – Sponsored by Washington State Housing Finance Commission. This seminar is for anyone thinking about buying their first home, or anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years. Once attendees complete the five-hour class they will receive a certificate good for two years. Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8:30 p.m., Guild Mortgage Co., 12209 E. Mission Ave. Call (509) 994-4468 or email jhansen@guildmortgage.net for more information or to make your reservation. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended.

Wednesday

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

Conventions

AgriBusiness Council Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific NW Farm Forum – Today-Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 6,000 attendees.

Spokane National Boat Show – Wednesday-Feb. 8, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 8,000 attendees.