Clark County business calendar

Thursday

Free tax workshop: The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new- and small-business owners, 1 to 4 p.m., 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. Visit website for a complete schedule of workshops statewide and short video version of the workshop in English and Spanish. * Register: http://www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Financial seminars: Vicki Fitzsimmons of Edward Jones Investments will give information about the foundations of investing 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102; How to Raise a Money-Smart Child, Aug. 16. * Register: Debbie, 360-573-6604.

Friday

East Vancouver Business Association: July NetEvent with speaker Matt Malone of Gravitate Design, 8 a.m. at Camas Meadows, 4105 N.E. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. Cost is $5-$10. * tony@evba.net.

Upcoming

Investing fundamentals: Angela Dockum, financial adviser with Waddell & Reed, will present a free educational seminar on investing at 6 p.m. July 24 at Waddell & Reed, 16219 S.E. 12th St., Suite 203. * Register: adockum@wradvisors.com or 360-694-1266, ext 131.

Summer education series: Topic of free summer seminar series, sponsored by Johnson Bixby & Associates, is estate planning, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 24 at 3201 Main St. Melanie Marmion, a partner with Fitzwater Meyer, will make a presentation and answer questions. Space is limited. On Aug. 28, the topic is health insurance with Lisa Lettenmaier, owner of Health Source NW. * Registration required: http://www.johnsonbixby.com or 360-695-1795.Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: After-hours networking event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, at Latte Da Coffeehouse and Wine Bar, 205 E. 39th St. No cost; food and beverages available for purchase. All human resources, business professionals and job-seekers are encouraged to attend. * Reserve by noon Aug. 8: tracy@tjandassociates.com.

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 360-735-4491.