Clark County business calendar Jan. 4

Wednesday

Society of American Military Engineers, Portland Post, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at Kell’s Irish Pub, 112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Ahmad Qayoumi, born in Afghanistan in 1968, will speak about engineering projects in Afghanistan. Cost $20-$30. Reservations required, Larry Greep, lgreep@water.ci.portland.or.us, 503-823-6900.

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: Workshop for Northwest business leaders of early-stage and midsize firms is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8 in downtown Portland. Vancouver-based business management expert Keith Cupp, president of Gazelles International and a partner in Executive Mentors and Trainers, will speak. Lunch will be provided. Workshop focuses on principles and practical tools that make it easier for managers to expand a business and increase company value during changing economic times. Cost is $695 to $1,250. Register: gazelles.com or Joanne at 703-858-2400.

Thursday

Landlord Study Hall: Liz Leathers, with Hummel and Barnhouse, will speak about rental agreements at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at First Baptist Church, 108 W. 27th St., Vancouver. Landlord Study Hall is a free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law, protecting their assets, creating safer neighborhoods, announcing vacancies and networking. Reservations: 503-997-9035, 503-772-8825, kathryn@kjkproperties.com.

Saturday

QuickBooks I: Workshop sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 10 at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Suite 950, Portland. QuickBooks II will be presented, 1-5 p.m. $55 advance, $65 at the door for each session. Reservations encouraged. Details, 503-326-5211 or www.scorepdx.org.

Neil Kelly Design-Build Remodeling: Free one-hour remodeling series of seminars intended for homeowners considering professional remodeling or home improvement projects and how to make informed decisions at the westside showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, Lake Oswego, Ore. Topics on Jan. 10 include bath design and remodeling, 9:30 a.m.; countertops and floor coverings, 10:45 a.m.; appliance and cooking demonstration, noon; kitchen design and remodeling, 1 p.m.; whole house remodeling, 2 p.m. Bath design and remodeling will be 2 p.m. Jan. 13. Also a kitchen design and remodeling seminar will be presented at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at the eastside showroom, 804 N. Alberta, Portland. www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Upcoming

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Monthly dinner event, 5:45-8:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Kell’s Irish Restaurant, Ceili Ballroom, 112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Victoria Trabosh will speak on how to build a six-figure income. Admission, $25-$35. Register: 503-229-3819 or oregonweo.org/gm_jan_2009.

Northwest Coaches Association: Monthly meeting, 5:45-9 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland. Joseph Lyons will speak about the World Cafe, a methodology for hosting conversations about questions that matter. $15 guests. Advanced registration not required. Parking available. 503-226-7827.

American Funds Group investment tips: Todd Pisarczyk, investment consultant with First Pacific Associates, and Craig Strauser, senior vice president at American Funds, will make a special free presentation addressing the current economic and investment environment, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Refreshments will be served. Reservations required; 360-254-2585 or toddp@firstpacificassociates.com.

The future for human resource departments: Presented by Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 13 at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Admission $20/$30. Reservations necessary by Jan. 11; wendy.henderson@tmgnorthwest.com.

Weekly meetings

B2B Leads: Provides business-to- business networking and leads. Call 503-310-2494 to register or visit www.B2Bleadsgroups.com. Chapters include: Vancouver Premier, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays at Julianos Pizza, 15606 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Vancouver Salmon Creek, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Billygans Roadhouse, 13200 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Clark County, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver. Orchards, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Fat Dave’s II, 9324 N.E. 76th St., Vancouver.

Business Networking International: A business referral group, 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Umpqua Bank, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Marc Davis, 360-823-2225.

Christ @ Work: Business leaders meet weekly to better understand God’s ways and His work in business, utilizing Christ-centered principles. Fridays, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park Tower Addition, 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, Room 4, Vancouver; Saturdays, 7:30-9 a.m., Cameo Cafe of Washington, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., and Sundays 9:45-10:50 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. 360-514-8114 or e-mail gameier@garymeier.com.

Le Tip International: Vancouver Cascade Group meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave. Le Tip is a privately owned, professional business leads organization. Troy Drelling, president, or Liz Morris, publicity director, 360-566-7911, or voice mail, 360-260-6903.

Clark County Chamber of Commerce: Member focus breakfasts from 8 to 9 a.m. on the first four Thursdays of each month. Open to members and guests. Reservations appreciated. Call 360-258-1181 or e-mail info@ClarkChamber.com. Locations are always the same: First Thursday of the month, Umpqua Bank, Hazel Dell branch, 600 N.E. 99th St., Vancouver; second Thursday, Umpqua Bank, Mill Plain Boulevard branch, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; third Thursday, Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, third-floor cafeteria, 2211 N.E. 139th, Vancouver; fourth Thursday, QFC, 3505 S.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. For workshops or seminars offered by members to the general public, visit www.ClarkChamber.com/calendar.php.

Job Connection with Goodwill Industries: A free job lead referral program to assist people in their job search. Applications for the program are taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Goodwill Industries, 6425 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-695-1923.

Professional Referral Network: Free referral group meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Cameo Cafe, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. 360-750-4447.

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.