Clark County business calendar

Today

Professional connections: Geoffrey Myers will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Place Senior Living, assisted living management room, 5500 N.E. 82nd Ave., Vancouver. Topic: “Does Money Manage You?” Upcoming speakers: Amanda Goff, Unlock Your Story, July 21; Erika Donaldson, What is Consulting, July 28. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com, or click on website.

Tuesday

Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6-7 p.m. at 1409 Franklin St., Suite 101, Vancouver. The foreclosure process and timelines are explained and homeowners are provided with information about accessing free legal services. Upcoming seminars: Aug. 5 and 19. Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.

Wednesday

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, $5. Continental breakfast provided. Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members may bring a nonmember guest. Register: 360-694-2588 or visit this website.

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. Visit website for a complete schedule of workshops and short video version of the workshop. Register www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Thursday

Financial workshop series: Vicki Fitzsimmons of Edward Jones Investments presents “Five Money Questions for Women,” a free seminar 5:30-6:45 p.m. at 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102, Vancouver. Fitzsimmons will share her perspective on a process women can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. Debra, 360-573-6604.

Friday

East Vancouver Business Association: Networking breakfast and networking, 8 a.m., Beacock Music, 1420 S.E. 163rd Ave., Vancouver. Kathy Mensinger, 360-980-2624.

Employment law discussion: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown bag employment law lunch discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Topic: When is it required to terminate employment? Cost is $20 per person; bring cash or check. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or call 360-816-2475.

Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association: General meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 40 et 8 Lounge, 7607 N.E. 26th Ave., Vancouver. Matthew Ferris, representative for the Clark County Fair, will speak. Lunch is $10. Reservations to Utopia Salon, 360-573-4806.

Upcoming

Introduction to QuickBooks: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop on the mechanics of recording basic transactions with real-world examples, 9 a.m. to noon July 22 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Cost is $85. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.

Business After Hours: This event offers an opportunity for business professionals to network in a social setting from 5 to 7 p.m. July 22 at Fringe Digital Marketing Agency, 1101 Broadway, Suite 215, Vancouver. Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. $10 members; $20 others. * Register: 360-694-2588.

Paying the owner: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop, “How Should the Business Owner Get Paid?” 10-11:30 a.m. July 23 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Carlo Narciso, a SCORE mentor and consultative professional, will lead the session. Cost is $25. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.

Retirement planning workshop: Steven Altergott, financial representative with Northwestern Mutual, will discuss protecting retirement income with personal disability insurance, long-term care insurance and portfolio-based cash value life insurance, 3 p.m. July 31 at Northwestern Mutual, 805 Broadway St., Suite 200, Vancouver. Dan Marsh, attorney with Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch, will discuss how to eliminate probate. Seating is limited. Register: 360-695-7909.

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 360-735-4598.