Clark County Business Calendar

Tuesday

Build Your Business with Networking: A free seminar and networking event, “How to Build Your Business with Networking,” sponsored by Clark County Chamber of Commerce, 7-9 p.m., Parker House Restaurant, 56 S. First St., Washougal. Veronika “Ronnie” Noize will speak. www.clarkchamber.com, 360-258-1181.

Northwest Coaches Association: Monthly meeting, 5:45-9 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland. Cynthia Stevenson discusses insurance concepts and pitfalls of a small-business owner. $15 guests. Advanced registration not required.

Auction event: Society for Human Resource Management auction, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Free, $20-$30. Registration, www.tmgnorthwestcareers.com, 360-397-0332.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: dinner event, 5:45-8:30 p.m. at Kells Irish Restaurant, Ceili Ballroom, 112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. $25 members, $35 others. Register: www.oregonweo.org/gm_nov_2008, info@oregonweo.org, 503-229-3819.

Wednesday

Veterans job fair, 9 a.m. to noon at Cowlitz County WorkSource in Kelso and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at WorkSource Vancouver, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd. More information about the Hire Vets First campaign available at www.hirevetsfirst.gov; more information on all veterans’ employment programs, www.dol.gov/vets.

Annual Estate Tax Update: For CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys, 11 a.m. to noon at Edward Jones, 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102, Vancouver. Vicki Fitzsimmons, 360-573-6604.

Speed Networking, 7:30 a.m. at Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 470 N.E. Thurston Way. Cost, $10, includes breakfast. Pre-registration is required; 360-694-2588.

Free weekly Q&A sessions: Waddell & Reed, Financial Advisors, will offer weekly question-and-answer meetings about the economy, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 1220 Main St., Suite 200 Conference Room, Vancouver. Register: Chris Finck, 360-694-1266 or cfinck@wradvisors.com.

Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Washington: Monthly meeting, 5-8:30 p.m. at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. $29 members for dinner, tax and gratuity; $35 guests. Speakers include Rosemary Rhine of Rhino Quilting and Edna Ness of HealthLightz of Vancouver. Registration required by Nov. 7. Contact: www.weowa.org or Suzanne Simon, 360-904-8083.

Thursday

Immigration Enforcement Compliance workshop, 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia River Economic Development Council, 805 Broadway. The seminar, sponsored by Washington Manufacturing Services, will discuss methods to remediate the risk of federal enforcement and audits. Brenda J. Smith, who specializes in human resources, employment law and management principles, will facilitate. Enroll at www.wamfg.org or 425-438-1146. ext. 107.

Reverse Mortgages Seminar: A free informal presentation for seniors and family members, 10-11 a.m. at HomeStreet Bank, 2100 S.E. 164th Ave., Suite F103. Register: 360-253-9614.

Starting new businesses: SCORE Vancouver will offer a two-day workshop for new and developing businesses at iQ Credit Union, Hazel Dell, 305 N.E. 81st St. May attend either or both workshops. First session covers the fundamentals of developing a business plan, potential legal structures for a small business, record-keeping and taxes, insurance and risk management; second-session addresses attracting customers, marketing, sales and advertising. Each workshop is $99 or $169 for both. Register: 360-699-1079.

Public Speaking Workshop: Society for Marketing Professional Services, Oregon Chapter, sponsors a workshop on Speaking to Persuade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Members, $75, others, $90; prices increase after Nov. 6. Registration required: smpsoregon.org or contact Jacquee Christnot at jchristnot@geoengineers.com.

Friday

WSU Fall Seminar: A Glimpse Into the Future of Southwest Washington and How Will We Get There? Part of the Chancellor’s Seminar Series from WSU Vancouver. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at WSU Vancouver. $30 includes lunch and parking. Reservations required. 360-694-2588 or www.vancouverusa.com.

Saturday

Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling free seminars: Five classes intended for homeowners considering professional remodeling or home improvement projects and how to make informed decisions. Classes: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, bath design and remodel; 11 a.m., countertops and floor coverings; noon, appliance and cooking demos; 1 p.m., kitchen design and remodeling; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19, kitchen design and remodeling, all at 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, Lake Oswego. Free. www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Upcoming

Investment advisory: Todd Pisarczyk, an investment consultant at First Pacific Associates, will present a program on Wall Street and the 2008 elelctions from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Little Italy’s Trattoria, 901 Washington St.

Medicaid and More: Free seminar presented by attorney Margaret Madison Phelan, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 18. Location and reservations, 360-696-2069.

Small Business Issue Forum: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St. Presented by the Washington Policy Center. Learn more about access to affordable health care, improving Washington’s business tax and how to avoid “eco-fads.” The fee, $25, includes lunch. Register with Lindsay, lleveque@washingtonpolicy.org or 206-937-9691.

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Sunday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax to 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.