Week Ahead

Monday

Career Communicators - A new Toastmasters group designed for job-seekers will hold its kickoff meeting. Noon-1 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. Contact kathy@quintcareers.com for more information.

Tuesday

Build Your Business - SCORE Business experts Chuck Zahara and Josh King present back-to-back presentations. Zahara takes you through simple steps to starting a new business during the first hour, and King gives you the scoop on social media for business during the second hour. Space is limited. Visit www.scld.org to register. 1 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

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.

The Business Showcase - A B2B trade expo presented by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce featuring the latest products and services to grow your business. 3-7 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Free. (509) 924-4994.

Thursday

Developers Panel - A panel of local developers who will discuss their markets and upcoming projects. Presented by Marketing Associates of Spokane. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $20/members; $40/nonmembers, includes lunch. Reservations required by Monday at www.maspokane.org.

Inland Northwest ACE Team Training - This four-hour training is an initiative of Visit Spokane to propel the local hospitality industry forward. This training includes a two-hour interactive classroom session and a two-hour bus tour. Participants will learn about local attractions and history, as well as tourism as economic development. 1-5 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. The deadline to register is Tuesday at www.visitspokane.com/rsvp. $25.

Conventions

USA Gymnastics Women’s Junior Olympic Level 9 Western Championships - Today, Spokane Convention Center, 400 attendees.

Sting Soccer Club HotShot Tournament - Today, Coeur d’Alene, 1,500 attendees.

Move Productions Dance Competition - Today, Spokane Convention Center, 3,000 attendees.

Spokane Boys Volleyball Club Border Smackdown - Saturday-May 17, University High School, 350 attendees.

Spokane Youth Lacrosse LAXfest - Saturday-May 17, Spokane Polo Club, 700 attendees.