Week Ahead

Sun., Feb. 8, 2015

Wednesday

How To 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. (509) 353-2821.

INBA Networking Luncheon - The Inland Northwest Business Alliance presents speaker Brian Newberry of Leadership Spokane. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverside Event Center, 1108 W. Riverside Ave. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. $25/member or first-time guest; $30/nonmember.

Protect Your Credit Score - STCU experts will discuss how a credit score is determined, how to earn and maintain a healthy credit score and where to go for help. Noon, South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. Call STCU to register at (855) 753-0317.

Thursday

Leadership Spokane - Informational meeting about applying for the upcoming Leadership Spokane session. 8 a.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., first-floor conference room. For more information, visit http://leadershipspokane.org.

Marketing Associates of Spokane - Avista’s chief economist, Grant Forsyth, will provide a 2015 economic forecast and update on the Greater Spokane region and how it will affect design and construction projects. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Reservations requested by Monday at www.maspokane.org. $20/members; $30/nonmembers; includes lunch.

Conventions

Spokane National Boat Show – Today, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 8,000 attendees.

National Association for Music Education Northwest Division Conference – Wednesday-Feb. 16, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.

Spokane New Car Dealers Association International Auto Show – Friday-Feb. 15, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 13,000 attendees.

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