Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Ginger Reynolds, Pet Pro Services and Mary Kay Cosmetics, will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include: Lindsay Scott, How to look your best, Dec. 1; Shari Trayer, Just Right Auto, Dec. 8; and Temple Cartmill, The spirit of your business, Dec. 15. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com or professionalconnections.biz

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 Dec. 2 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Cost is $85. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.

Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a seminar to learn four deadly business mistakes and how to optimize leads, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Class limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.

Transferring assets on death: Workshop begins at 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Banner Bank, 15640 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Topics: transferring assets on death without going to court and what you should know about reverse mortgages. Speakers include Dan Marsh, attorney with Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch; Mark Eshelman, a reverse mortgage specialist with Banner Bank; and Dan Jensen, a Realtor affiliated with Equity Northwest Properties. Reservations: Cindy Hutchinson, 360-695-7909 or Mark Eshelman, 360-910-7710.

Business plan basics: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour workshop to learn the basics for writing your business plan, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 4 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.

Financial statements: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour workshop to gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to control your business and secure its growth, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.

Volunteers needed

2014 tax season: Volunteers are needed to help taxpayers in Clark and Skamania counties who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2014 tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. Tax-Aide is particularly in need of volunteers who are bilingual in English/Spanish. Volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses. aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org

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.