Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Laura Hall, Mediation Services, will talk about insurance needs at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include Stewart Feil, attorney, April 6; Marueen O’Connor, Getting your body back in balance for health, April 13; Bruce Huck, natural diabetes, April 20. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz

Wednesday

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, $5. Coffee and tea provided. Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members may bring a nonmember guest. Every member gets an opportunity to make a 15-second introduction on the microphone.

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 to noon April 7 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 121, Vancouver. SCORE mentor Susan St. John, who has more than 35 years business experience, will lead the seminar. Cost is $55. Class limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

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 April 8 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Cost is $85. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Understanding financial ratios: Vancouver SCORE helps entrepreneurs better understand their own company’s business financial statements and how to use them to manage a small business, 9 to noon April 10 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 503-897-0275.

Business banking seminar: Vancouver SCORE will present a free workshop to learn about equipment financing, revolving credit lines, construction loans, and rates and terms from commercial banks and from credit unions, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 14 at Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. Reservation required. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Business plan basics: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour workshop to learn the basics for writing your business plan, 9 to noon April 15 at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited. 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.