Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Dan Moore, Do you know what is in your water? will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include Tim Brogdon with BDS Global, March 2; Kris Feil with D’Terra Essential Oils, March 16; Fran Cappa, Caribbean and Beyond, March 23; Laura Hall, Mediation Services, March 30. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz

Tuesday

Estate planning: Attorney Karen L. Webber and staff will present a seminar on what you need to know about estate planning, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Location, necessary reservations, 360-696-2069.

Thursday

Estate planning seminar: Columbia Credit Union offers a free estate planning seminar, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver. Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Understanding financial ratios: Vancouver SCORE helps entrepreneurs better understand their company’s business financial statements and how to use them to manage a small business, 1 to 4 p.m. at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 120, Vancouver. The seminar will be led by Bill Ruttledge, who has more than 40 years’ business experience. Attendees will receive a flash drive containing copies of all seminar materials and guidance from SCORE mentors. Cost, $55. Limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Home buying seminar: Columbia Credit Union offers a free seminar on buying a home, 6 to 7 p.m. March 10, 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver. Reservations: www.columbiacu.org

Ongoing

Fee tax help for low income: AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer free assistance with personal income tax returns at six locations around Clark County. Nine locations will be open to assist taxpayers with tax issues related to Affordable Care Act, Health Savings Account and Earned Income Tax Credit. Photo identification is required for the taxpayer, and spouse if present, plus all income tax documents and prior year’s tax return. Taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas City Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Clark Housing Resource Center. * For appointments, call 360-690-4496, ext. 105; for information about location sites, hours of operation and what to bring, call 888-687-2277 or aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org/sites.html

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.