Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Fran Cappa with Caribbean and Beyond will talk about your insurance needs at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include 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.

Wednesday

Building business: A new networking event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Victor Fitness Systems, 1721 N.E. 64th Ave., Unit 110, Vancouver. Keynote speakers are Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, and Amanda Goff, owner of Silver Keys Media. Topic: “Relationship-Based Networking.” Fee: $10, includes speaker, two beverages and a raffle ticket. Register: 360-921-3329.

Thursday

Free after-hours event: Mike DeGraaff, special agent, Homeland Security Investigations, will discuss benefits of the IMAGE program and the changes to E-Verify at a networking event, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Roots Restaurant and Bar, 19215 S.E. 34th St., Camas. Food and beverages available for purchase. * www.swshrm.org

Upcoming

Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour dialogue to learn four deadly sales mistakes, how to optimize leads and why objections are really your best friend, 9 a.m. to noon April 7 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 121, Vancouver. SCORE mentor Susan St. John, who has more than 35 years of business experience, will lead the seminar. Cost is $55. Class limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Ongoing

Free 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. Taxpayers can get assistance with tax issues related to the 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. Walk-in services available at all eight sites: the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District’s Three Creeks, Cascade Park, Vancouver Community, Battle Ground and Stevenson libraries; the Camas Public Library; Marshall Community Center and the Community Housing Resource Center. Taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas Public Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Community Housing Resource Center. Call 360-690-4496, ext. 105, during business hours. More information, including details on what to bring and hours, at SW Washington AARP Tax-Aide website at 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.