The Week Ahead: A look at upcoming business events

Wednesday

Small Business Marketing and Sales: Learn how to identify prospective customers and attract them to your business. A SCORE Spokane workshop. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 444. For more information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org. $40/advance; $50/at the door; $15/per additional person from the same company. (509) 353-2821.

Thursday

Spokane AFWA: Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance presents “Using IT Security Risk Assessment: Keep What’s Yours Private.” Make reservations by Wednesday at reservations@afwa4.org. 5:30-8 p.m., Conley’s Place Restaurant, 12622 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Dinner purchase requested.

Friday

Tourism Promotion Area Funding Information: Visit Spokane is currently seeking applications for 2016 Tourism Promotion Area funds. The funding is awarded to events and activities that will help grow the local tourism economy. A mandatory meeting for first-time applicants will be held at 2 p.m., Visit Spokane, 801 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 301. Call (509) 742-9380 to confirm attendance. For more information about the application process, visit www.visitspokane.com/industry/tpa.

Conventions

National Association for Campus Activities West Regional Conference: Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.

Custer Enterprises 39th Christmas Arts and Craft Show: Friday-Nov. 22, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 18,000 attendees.

USA Wrestling Northwest Bigfoot Battle: Friday-Nov. 22, Spokane Convention Center, 1,000 attendees.