Clark County business calendar

Wednesday

Commercial property: Jim West of Coldwell Banker Commercial will give an overview of which is the most effective, leasing or owning your business property. He will give an overview of the most effective ways to find properties with good value and negotiate, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Coldwell’s conference room, 300 W. 15th St., Suite 201. * Register with jimw@cbcworldwidenw.com or 360-823-5109.

Society of American Military Engineers: Meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Governor Hotel cardroom, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Topic: Alisha Hamel, executive director of the Historical Outreach Foundation, and Helen Gundlach, director of development for the Historical Outreach Foundation, will speak about their roles at the foundation. Cost, $10-$40. * Reservations: Katherine Robinette, same.pdx.rsvp@gmail.com, 503-499-0393.

Thursday

Financial workshop: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop with a guide to business financial statements and how they can be used to manage a small business, 9 a.m. to noon at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St. Cost, $45. * http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops, 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Jobs fair: U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, will host a free jobs fair open to all Southwest Washington residents, 1-5 p.m. June 10 at Red Lion Hotel at the Quay, 100 Columbia St. * Employers who are interested in participating should contact Pam Peiper at 360-695-6292.

Estate planning: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will present a seminar on the top myths of estate planning, 2 to 4 p.m. to noon June 11. Free. * Location, necessary reservations, 360-713-5713.

Smart marketing workshop: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop, Smart Marketing for Success, 9 a.m. to noon June 11 at SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Suite 120. The class will be led by SCORE volunteer Ava Stevens. Cost, $45. * Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7bifalsc51948a5&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:30 a.m. June 11, lunch and program, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Cost is $25-$35. Topic: performance management systems. * Register: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/392849

Free class: Vancouver’s Downtown Association and Uptown Village Association are sponsoring a free seminar on search engines, June 13 at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Noland Hoshino, founder of ZZoom Media will be the instructor. * Reservations stating if you are attending one or both classes; admin@vdausa.org.

Leadership workshop: Society of American Military Engineers present a leadership workshop, 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 13 at David Evans and Associates, 2100 S.W. River Parkway, Portland. Senior leaders from Portland’s engineering and scientific community will discuss leadership skills and inspiration. Open to all. Free. * Reservations: tlanni@wildandsinc.com.

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 Monday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491.