Clark County business calendar

Monday

Become tech savvy: Washington State University Vancouver’s Creative Media and Digital Culture Program is offering a series of free workshops and lectures, “Technology 101” this fall. Each session is limited to 24 participants, first-come, first-served basis. The hands-on introduction to digital and social media sessions is noon-1:15 p.m. on campus in the multimedia classroom building, Room 111 at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Schedule: Photoshop 101, workshop by Kathi Rick, today; Illustrator 101, workshop by Kathi Rick, Oct. 18; Discount Usability Testing for Mobile Phones, lecture by Brett Oppegaard, Oct. 27; Final Cut 101, workshop by Will Luers, Nov. 3; WordPress Development 101, workshop by Nicholas Schiller, Nov. 10; and What Makes PHP So Special, lecture by Maria Schenk, Nov. 17. Register: Dene Grigar, 360-546-9487 or dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu.

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers several free financial seminars. All seminars start at 7 p.m. CreditAbility Oct. 13 at 401 N.W. 12th Ave., Battle Ground; Roth IRA Oct. 13 at 210 S.E. 131st Ave.; Budget Basics Oct. 21 at 808 N.E. 98th Circle; and ID Theft Oct. 27 at 109 S. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Tuesday

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking dinner event focusing on pushing limits and intelligent risk-taking featuring Arty Trost, 5:45-8:30 p.m., Madison’s Grill, 1109 S.E. Madison, Portland. Cost is $30-$50. Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/weo_connect_grow_dinner_oct_12; 503-432-8939.

Estate planning questions: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will answer estate planning questions from Clark County seniors from 10 a.m. to noon. Free. For location and reservations, 360-696-2069.

Business Networking International Clark County: Networking event, 7:15-8:45 a.m. at Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. Marc Davis, 360-823-2225.

Wednesday

Society for Marketing Professional Services: Seminar, “Predictable Marketing Planning During Unpredictable Times,” beginning with networking at 11:30 a.m. at Bridgeport Brewport Brewpub, 1313 N.W,. Marshall St., Portland. Cost, $45-$60, includes lunch. Register with http://www.smpsoregon.org.

Neil Kelly Design, Build & Remodeling free seminars: Designers teach all sessions and share trends in design, information on new materials and techniques, as well as review on the professional design/build process. The free one-hour sessions are informal in style, allowing for plenty of questions and discussion. Janel Campbell will present a bath design and remodeling seminar at 12:30 p.m. at the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road. The same day there will be a kitchen design and remodeling seminar at 12:30 p.m. at the east-side showroom, 804 N. Alberta, Portland. Both showrooms will remain open until 5:30 p.m. so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Landlord Study Hall: Program on move-out procedures, 6:30-8 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church Cafeteria, 4033 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Amy Barnhouse, attorney, will speak about how to process move-out deposits and deal with abandoned property. Landlord Study Hall is a free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law, protecting assets, creating safer neighborhoods, announcing vacancies and networking. http://www.landlordstudyhall.com, 503-997-9035, 503-772-8825, kathryn@kjkproperties.com.

Next Level Networking: Meeting, 7:30-9 a.m., Westfield Vancouver mall, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive. Ronnie Noize will present “Strategic Networking: Beyond Business Card Exchange.” 360-604-2588.

Thursday

Business After Hours: Networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a relaxed, social setting, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (one hour later than usual meeting time) at Battle Ground Printing, 407 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Free for Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce members. info@battlegroundchamber.org, 360-687-1510.

Friday

Sales seminar: Sales seminar on creating unique, targeted prospecting plans for your business, presented by Sandler Training, 8-11 a.m. at 1000 N.E. 122nd Ave., Portland. Cost is $99. The coach and trainer will be Jeff Schneider, owner of Schneider Training Solutions. Register online, http://www.schneider.sandler.com, e-mail jeffs@sandler.com or 971-227-3266.

Upcoming

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Annual employment and labor law conference, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Cost $89-$189. Reservations required by Oct. 15. http://www.swhrma.org.

Free tax workshop: The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small-business owners, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 20 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 and regulations. Space is limited. A complete schedule of workshops statewide and short streaming video version of the workshop in English and Spanish are available on the website. Register http://www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Meeting Professionals International Oregon Chapter: Monthly meeting on how skilled improvisers are using agreement and tools to achieve their goals and the connections between improv performance and business performance, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther king Jr. Blvd. Portland. Admission is $30 members, $37 others; after Oct. 13 fee is $42 for everyone. Register at http:www.mpioc.org.

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. Oct. 20 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. Reservations: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.

Nonprofit workshop: Jayne Cravens, an international trainer and researcher with more than 20 years’ experience regarding communications, volunteer involvement/community engagement, will speak at a workshop, “Nonprofit Staff & the Art of Delegation,” 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21 in Vancouver. Cost is $25-$47. The event is sponsored by Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington. Registration: http://www.nonprofitnetworkwa.org or 360-735-7110.

Workshops for women: Umpqua Bank will host the final of a series of workshops for women, “Lessons for Women, By Women,” regarding travel, money management and health. Gloria Johnson, who directs Umpqua’s Club Carefree program, which offers entertainment and travel opportunities to people over 50, will present “Healthy Habits” on Oct. 21 at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Ginny Gronwoldt, ginnygronwoldt@umpquabank.com or 360-256-2174.

The Halloween Carve happy hour: An after-hours business party and charity event, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Erik Runyan Jewelers, 900 Washington St. Representatives from local businesses are asked to bring a carved pumpkin to the jewelry store where one of the carved beauties will be chosen the winner. Carved pumpkins will be auctioned off for charity. Costumes encouraged, but optional. Erik Runyan, 360-699-1917.

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 Sunday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.