Business calendar

Monday, March 15, 2010

Tuesday

Financial seminar for women: Elaine Monaco, an Edward Jones Investments representative, will host a free seminar, “A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters,” at 6:30 p.m. at Body & Soul, 102 W. Fourth Plain Blvd. Reservations, Sarah, 360-693-1556.

Review course for professional certification: Review course in preparation of PHR/SPHR professional certification exam or to gain a broader understanding and overview of human resources management, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, continues through April 27 at Sharp Labs of America, 5750 N.W. Pacific Rim Blvd., Camas. Registration: http://www.swhrma.org or call Sheryl Johnson at 360-817-8406 or e-mail sjohnson@sharplabs.com.

Wednesday

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers two free financial seminars in March. Seminars include: CreditAbility, 7 p.m. March 17, 210 S.E. 131st Ave., and Identity Theft, 7 p.m. March 24, 11711 N.E. 99th St. http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Neil Kelly Design, Build & Remodeling free seminars: Classes teach homeowners considering professional remodeling or home improvement projects how to make informed decisions. Topics range from kitchen and bath design to basement remodeling, countertops and floor coverings to green remodeling, updating a home and whole-house remodeling. The company will have seminars on March 17 in both showrooms. At the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, kitchen design and remodeling at 12:30 p.m. and the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta St., Portland, at 12:30 p.m. bath designs and remodeling. Both showrooms will remain open until 5:30 p.m. so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Free tax workshop: The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners, 1-4 p.m. at 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340, Vancouver. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and a reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. Space is limited. Register http://www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Leads & Needs: Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m. at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive. $5. Continental breakfast provided. Reservations: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.

Thursday

Vancouver SCORE forum: The local SCORE chapter will have a round-table forum for small-business owners and start-ups, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at iQ Credit Union, 305 N.E. 81st St., Vancouver. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $35. Topics include planning for success, financing and marketing for growth. Registration, http://www.scorevancouver.org, 360-699-1079.

Free investing seminar: Vicki Fitzsimmons, a financial adviser with Edward Jones, will present “Foundations of Investing” at 5:30 p.m., 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A-102. Topics will include stocks, bonds, mutual funds and basic investing concepts. Reservations required. vicki.fitzsimmons@edwardjones.com or 360-573-6604.

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce: The chamber’s spring speed networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. Members $15, others $20. Reservations: 360-834-2472 or chandra@cwchamber.com.

Friday

SCORE workshop: The “7 Issues for Sustaining and Growing your Business in a Tough Economy” workshop, sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Cost is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Upcoming

Caregiver certification class: “Fundamentals of Caregiving Certification,” 28-hour class, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22-25, 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite C-200, Vancouver. Class for both family caregivers, people who have worked as a caregiver but have no credentials and people wanting to enter the profession. Class sponsored by the Department of Social and Health Services. Fee, $150, includes workbook/reference guide. Upon successful completion of the course and passing a test, the student will be awarded a state caregiver certificate. Reservations, Eldercare office, 360-696-5920.

SCORE workshop: “Practical HR Fundamentals,” 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Topics include the hiring process, what you can/can’t ask, conducting the job interview, how to retain and motivate good people and creating a positive work environment. Cost is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce: Membership Request series, 3:30-5 p.m. March 25, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100. Discover how to use the opportunities we see. Presenter: Holly Stokes with “expanding potentials.” Cost is $10. Members only. 360-693-1556.

East Vancouver Business Association: Breakfast meeting with Mayor Tim Leavitt, 8-9 a.m. March 26 at The Quarry Senior Living Center, 415 Southeast 177th Ave., Vancouver. $5. Reservations, Ken Hoffman, www.evba.net/subs/calendar_of_events.html.

Vancouver taxpayers may visit the Portland Internal Revenue Service office, 1220 S.W. Third Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27 or Saturday, April 10 to meet with IRS employees to work out tax problems. The IRS will help taxpayers address economic hardships or claim any of the special tax breaks in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Residents can also visit the Vancouver office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 500 W. 12th St., Vancouver.

Starting your own business: SCORE offers a workshop on starting your own business, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27, PSU School of Business, 615 S.W. Harrison St., Room 130, Portland. Topics include legal organization of your business; marketing and sales; the fundamentals of financing; and operations and management. Cost is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses. Information must be received by noon Tuesday. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com.