The Week Ahead
Monday
Social Media for Small Business 301 - Learn how to build a social media strategy to begin marketing your small business. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Startup Spokane Central, 610 W. Second Ave. For information or to register, visit www.scorespokane.org or call (509) 353-2821. $25.
Tuesday
Communications Leadership Workshop - The Greater Spokane Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America presents a workshop on the importance of composing, understanding and sharing a story for internal and external audiences. Networking, 7:30-8 a.m.; workshop, 8-11:30 a.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. $45/PRSA members; $55/nonmembers; $10/PRSSA students; $15/non-PRSSA students. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/lessons-on-leadership-create- relate-and-use-your-story- tickets-24355792832.
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. $25/advance; $40/at the door; $15/additional person from the same company. (509) 353-2821.
“Serving Those Who Rock” - The Washington State University School of Hospitality Business Management will host Dave Furano and Michael Zislis, co-founders of Rock & Brews restaurants. 11 a.m., CUB Auditorium, Washington State University, Pullman. Free and open to the public. (509) 335-5766.
Thursday
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business and Getting Started with Social Media - SCORE Business experts Chuck Zahara and Josh King present back-to-back presentations at Spokane library locations. Zahara takes you through simple steps to starting a new business during the first hour, and Josh gives you the scoop on social media for business during the second hour. Come to one or both seminars, depending on your business needs, and feel free to bring a sack lunch. Space is limited. Visit www.scld.org to register. 1 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St.
Friday
Franchise Buyers Guide – The Small Business Development Center will present a workshop to help you decide whether franchise ownership is right for you. Registration deadline is Friday at http://wsbdc.org/events. April 28, 8-9:30 a.m., Spokane WSU SBDC, 1235 N. Post St., Suite 201. Free. (509) 358-7890.
Fairchild Toastmasters Open House – Noon-1 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. Free. For more information, email ednew@comcast.net.
Conventions
Eastern Washington University Press Get Lit – Sunday, Bing Crosby Theater, 5,000 attendees.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying Exams – Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 115 attendees.
World Wide Group WWDB Spring Leadership – Sunday and Monday, Spokane Arena, 6,500 attendees.
Food Services of America Annual Trade Show – Wednesday, Spokane Convention Center, 4,000 attendees.
Association of Visitor Information Centers of Washington Conference – Wednesday-Friday, Red Lion River Inn Spokane, 30 attendees.
Spokane District Dental Society Inland Northwest Dental Conference – Wednesday-Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,022 attendees.
Washington Future Business Leaders of America Conference – Thursday-Saturday, Spokane Convention Center, 2,500 attendees.
American Massage Therapy Association Washington State Chapter Meeting – Friday and Saturday, DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center, 300 attendees.
2016 Women’s Show – Friday-April 24, Spokane Convention Center, 2,000 attendees.
Custer Enterprises 41st annual Spring Antique Show and Sale - Friday-April 24, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, 6,000 attendees.
United States Figure Skating Association Team Challenge Cup - Friday-April 24, Spokane Arena, 700 attendees.