Clark County business calendar

Wednesday

Marketing secrets: The Marketing Coach, Veronika “Ronnie” Noize, will present a teleclass, “Are you Making These 7 Deadly Marketing Mistakes?,” 2-3 p.m. Free. * Register: http://www.tinyurl.com/sohoteleclassdec7.

Speaker series: Business professionals will offer their expertise, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14. The series is sponsored by SoHo Mastermind, at SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row. Roxanne Brasfield will present “Learn the Keys to Achieve your Goals with Ease” on Dec. 7 and Conde Bartlett will make a presentation on Dec. 14. Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended. SoHo Mastermind, founded by Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach, is a members-only business-building community that offers marketing-success coaching, consulting and training. Seating is limited. * http://www.sohomastermind.com/public_events or 360-882-1298.

Thursday

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce: Holiday luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. The event, open to the public, includes a huge gift basket raffle. Cost is $30. * Reservations (needed by Dec. 6) 360-834-2472 or chandra@cwchamber.com.

Holiday luncheon and basket raffle: Battle Ground Chamber sponsors the event, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Lunch catered by Mill Creek Pub. * 360-687-1510, http://www.battlegroundchamber.org.

East Vancouver Business Association: Holiday event, “Tie One on with Santa,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Quarry, 415 S.E. 177th Ave. Members $15, others $20. Activities include pictures with Santa, holiday tie contest and holiday prizes. Fifty percent of proceeds benefits Families in Transition. * Register: Connie at connie@evba.net.

Upcoming

Small business success secrets: Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach, will present a preview of her SoHo Mastermind program, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row. Free. The participative meeting will explore and offer solutions for three core challenges that many small businesses are struggling with now: how to find your ideal client; how to build your business; and find a solution for isolation. Registration is recommended; seating is limited. SoHo Mastermind, founded by Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach, is a members-only business-building community that offers marketing success coaching, consulting and training. * http://www.sohomastermind.com/public_events or 360-882-1298.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: An interactive session will provide tips for the recruiting process to you find exceptional employees, 11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 registration, lunch and program at Royal Oaks, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Fees $25-$35. * Reservation: http://www.swhrma.org.

Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Vancouver, Washington: Annual holiday party, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. The holiday event features Ugly Christmas Sweater Swagger with the ugliest holiday sweater winning. Bring a $10-$15 gift in a bag to participate in the optional gift exchange. Fees, $35-$40, include dinner. Reservations required. * http://www.weowa.org, reserve@weowa.org or 360-907-4407.

Next level networking: Patricia Thompson of Taxing Matters will present a tax update for individuals and business owners, 7:30-9 a.m. Dec. 14 at Educational Service District 112, Pacific room, 2500 N.E. 65th Ave. Members, $5. Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. * http://www.vancouverusa.com.

Financial workshop: Edward Jones financial adviser Vicki Fitzsimmons will host “Foundation of Investments,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102. * Reservations: Debbie, 360-573-6604.

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