Clark County business calendar

Wednesday

Landlord Study Hall: Program on how to avoid costly landlord mistakes and common tenant defenses, 6:30-8 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church cafeteria, 4033 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. 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.

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers several free financial seminars. All seminars start at 7 p.m. except Estate Planning at 6:30 p.m. Budget Basics Sept. 8 at 3003 N.E. 62nd Ave.; CreditAbility Sept. 9 at 11505 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. and Sept. 21 at 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.; ID Theft Sept. 15 at 210 S.E. 131st Ave. and Sept. 20 at 13100 N.E. Highway 99. Estate Planning Sept. 23 at 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive. * http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Thursday

Business After Hours: Networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a relaxed, social setting, 4:30 p.m. at Battle Ground Inn & Suites Best Western Hotel, 1419 Main St., Battle Ground. Free for Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce members. * http://www.leburgess.com, 360-667-0800.

Study group for human resource professionals: Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association is continuing a 12-week study group for human resource professionals in preparation for PHR/SPHR professional certification exam or to gain a broader understanding and overview of human resources management. The group will meet 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Dick Hannah Subaru at the Auto Mall. Fees range from $55 to $200. * Registration: http://www.swhrma.org and select Event Calendar and then study group link.

Walking tour: The Vancouver Planning Commission will attend a public walking tour, sponsored by the Vancouver Downtown Association, to view select properties. Walkers will see how several properties’ appearance has changed or see a rendering of what has been suggested for a facade improvement for a property. Attendees will gather at 3:30 p.m. at the old Spanky’s, 812 Main St., and conclude at 5 p.m. at Tommy O’s. * Register, Lee Rafferty at director@vdausa.org.

Friday

Making cold calls: A sales seminar for business owners and sales professionals, presented by Sandler Training, 8-11 a.m. at 1000 N.E. 122nd Ave., Portland, will teach how to differentiate themselves from the ordinary seller. 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.

Christmas Tree Fair and Trade Show: The Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association will host its 52nd annual tree fair and trade show at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. on Sept. 10 and 11. The trade show will run on Sept. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 11. Admittance is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

Saturday

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. Sept. 11 sessions at the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, include: 9:30 a.m., kitchen and bath trends; 10:45 a.m. kitchen design and remodeling; 11:45 a.m., a Dacor appliance cooking demonstration and complimentary menu tasting; 12:45 p.m. bath design and remodeling; and 2 p.m. aging in place. Sept. 15 sessions include: 12:30 p.m. kitchen design and remodeling at the Lake Oswego location and 12:30 p.m. bath design and remodeling at the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta St., Portland. Both showrooms will remain open until 3 p.m. on Sept. 11 and until 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. * Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Upcoming

Business After Hours: Black Tie and Blue Jeans, networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a social setting, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. $50 Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members, $65 others. * Call Lori to sponsor, 360-567-1081 or lbuntin//www.vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Estate planning questions: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will answer estate planning questions from Clark County seniors from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14. Free. For location and reservations, 360-696-2069.

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 15 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.

Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals: Kate Singh presents “The Persuasive Power of a Business Photo,” noon-1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Soho Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row. Free; registration recommended. * 360-882-1298.

Workshops for women: Umpqua Bank is hosting a series of free workshops for women, “Lessons for Women, By Women,” regarding travel, money management and health. Julia Anderson, retired business editor at The Columbian and business voice on KXL-750 radio in Portland, will present “Your Money and Retirement,” 4-6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. 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. * Ginny Gronwoldt, ginnygronwoldt@umpquabank.com or 360-256-2174.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking lunch event focusing on tax strategies, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 16, IronStone Bank, 309 S.W. Sixth Ave., Suite 100, Portland. Cost is $15-$30. * Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/learn_lunch_sept_16; 503-432-8939.

Society for Marketing Professional Services: Networking event, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16, at On Deck, 910 N.W. 14th Ave., Portland. Free for members; others $20. * Register with Dalene Schafer at dalene-schafer@hoffmancorp.com or 503-253-4827, ext. 223.

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce: The chamber’s monthly luncheon begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. Mark Paul, who has built and served on boards of directors and advisers for various companies, will be the keynote speaker at the noon program. Reservations (24 hours prior to event): 360-834-2472 or chandra@cwchamber.com.