• The Power of Perseverance: Video program with world-class ice skater Scott Hamilton as he discusses how perseverance has been a key to his professional and personal success. Alan Skrainka, Edward Jones Investments’ market strategist, offers a market update. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 6204 N.E. Highway 99, Suite E, Vancouver. Hosted by Geoffrey Herron, an Edward Jones Investments representative. 360-695-8528.
• Northwest Coaches Association: Monthly meeting, 5:45-9 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland. Carolyn Newman discusses combining recovery and coaching. $15 guests. Advanced registration not required.
• Clark County Chamber of Commerce: Monthly speaker series will focus on public resources for Clark County businesses. A panel of experts will outline these resources and how they can be leveraged for your business needs. 7-9 a.m. at the BellTower Cathedral, 113 S. Main Ave., Ridgefield. Admission is free and open to the public. Reservations required. Refreshments provided. 360-258-1181 or info@ClarkChamber.com.

Thursday

• Greater Portland Postal Customer Council: Monthly meeting, 9-10 a.m. at 715 N.W. Hoyt St., Portland. 503-294-2522, www.gppcc.com.

Thursday and Friday

• Climate, Commerce, Community — A Call to Action: Learn about the region’s social, economic and environmental sustainability at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. Keynote speaker is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sponsored by the city of Vancouver and Clark County. $325. To register, www.cityofvancouver.us/conference or Brown Paper Tickets, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34955.

Upcoming

• Medicaid and More: Free seminar presented by attorney Margaret Madison Phelan, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, July 15. Reservations required. For location and reservations, 360-696-2069.
• Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Trusts: Free seminar presented by attorney Margaret Madison Phelan, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Reservations required. For location and reservations, 360-696-2069.
• Marketing and Marketing Communication: Workshop sponsored by SCORE, 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 16 at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 950, Portland. $55 advance, $65 at the door. Advance reservations encouraged. 503-326-5211, www.scorepdx.org.
• LEED-NC AP Exam Training: From 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, July 18 at the Nean Vollum Natural Capital Center, 721 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland. $295-$375. Hosted by Cascadia Region Green Building Council and Brightworks. 503-228-5533 or jenny@cascadiagbc.org.

Weekly meetings

• B2B Leads: Provides business-to-business networking and leads. Call 503-310-2494 to register or visit www.B2Bleadsgroups.com. Chapters include: Downtown: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Dulin’s Village Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver. Cascade Park: 7:15-8:30 a.m. Fridays at Stardust Diner, 1110 S.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Clark County: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver. Orchards: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver. West side of Vancouver: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays at Dulin’s Village Cafe, 1708 Main St., Vancouver.
• Business Networking International: A business referral group, 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Umpqua Bank, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver Call Marc Davis, 360-823-2225.
• Christ @ Work: Business owners, executives and managers who lead and grow their companies utilizing Christ-centered principles. Wednesdays: 6:30-8 a.m., Park Tower Addition, 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, first floor conference room, Vancouver (Cascade Park). Fridays: Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Tower Addition, 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, Room 4, Vancouver. Sundays: 9:40-10:55 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver (Salmon Creek). 360-514-8114 or e-mail gameier@garymeier.com.
• Clark County Chamber of Commerce: Member focus breakfasts from 8-9 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: Umpqua Bank, Mill Plain Blvd. branch, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; Third: Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, third floor cafeteria, 2211 N.E. 139th, Vancouver; Fourth: QFC, 3505 S.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. For workshops or seminars offered by members to the general public, visit www.ClarkChamber.com/calendar.php.
• Columbia River Economic Development Council: The executive committee meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at 805 Broadway, Suite 412, Vancouver. The board of directors meets at 7 a.m. the third Thursday of every other month at Riverview Community Bank, 17205 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.
• I Take the Lead: Professional business leads group meets at 7:30 a.m. at numerous locations throughout Clark County on most days. Visit www.itakethelead.com for times and locations.
• 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.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Goodwill Industries, 6425 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Call 360-695-1923.
• LeTip, a business referral group, has the following chapters:

• Southwest Washington, 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Club Green Meadows, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave. Breakfast free for first-time guests. Call Darla Mills, 360-281-1973.
• Cascade, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver. Looking for new members in several categories. Call Angie Lantagne, 360-254-0128.

• Portland Area Business Association: Vancouver chapter has opened and will meet for networking and business promotion from noon-1 p.m. every Thursday at North Bank Tavern, 106 W. Sixth St., Vancouver. LeAnn Smothers, 360-696-1130.
• Professional Referral Network: Free referral group meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Cameo Cafe, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. Call Jeanne Jolivette, 360-750-4447.
• TNI, The Network: a business-to-business networking group, at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Elmer’s Restaurant (near the Vancouver mall), 7105 N.E. 40th St., Vancouver. Call Ken Martin, 360-896-5894.