Week Ahead

Monday

Social Media for Small Business 201 - This workshop is the second in a series specifically tailored to people just starting out with social media and social networking. 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

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., Oxford Suites Spokane Valley, 15015 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. The deadline to register is Sunday at www.visitspokane.com/rsvp. $25.

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. $25/advance; $40/at the door; $15/additional person from same company. (509) 353-2821.

INBA Networking Luncheon - The League of Education Voters will discuss charter schools. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. For more information and reservations, visit www.inbaspokane.org. $30/member or first-time guest; $40/nonmember.

Thursday

Government Contracting 101 - The government can be a good customer for your business. This seminar is designed to give you the tools to begin the process. Presented by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center of Greater Spokane Incorporated. 8-9:30 a.m., Greater Spokane Incorporated, 801 W. Riverside Ave. Free. Call (509) 321-3641 or email ptac@greaterspokane.org for more information.

Municipal Panel - Marketing Associates of Spokane will host panelists from Spokane County and the city of Spokane Valley. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $25/members; $40/nonmembers. Reservations required by Monday at www.maspokane.org.

Conventions

Bridal Festival – Sunday, Spokane Convention Center, 1,500 attendees.