Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Troubleshooting workshop: Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, will host Troubleshooting Workshop for Small Businesses in Vancouver, 6 p.m. at Fringe Digital Marketing Agency, 1101 Braodway St., Suite 215, Vancouver. Free. *Register: patricia@aushimizani.com.

Professional Connections: A free networking group, Professional Connections, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays at Big Al’s, 16615 S.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Topic: Jim White, Business Concepts. Upcoming speakers: Ginger Reynolds, The Pet Business, June 23; and Ruthanne Barnard, Physiology Health, June 30. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com or www.professionalconnections.biz.

Tuesday

Clark County Pub Talk: The business pitch competition modeled after ABC’s “Shark Tank” TV show, 5 to 8 p.m. at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver. Light refreshments; beverages available for purchase. Fee is $20 for members, $30 others. Contact: Courtney Givens, courtney@simplepleasuresevents.com or 360-909-5632.

Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6-7 p.m. at 1409 Franklin St., Suite 101, Vancouver. The foreclosure process and timelines are explained; homeowners are provided with information about accessing free legal services. Upcoming seminars July 1 and 15. Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.

Wednesday

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. 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. Register: www.vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Understanding financial ratios: Vancouver SCORE helps entrepreneurs better understand their company’s business financial statements and how to use them to manage a small business, 9 a.m. to noon 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 360-699-1079.

Friday

Employment law discussion: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown-bag, employment law lunch discussion about what an employer should know when an employee is pregnant, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Cost is $20 per person, at the door. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or 360-816-2475.

Upcoming

Estate planning myths: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will present a seminar on what you need to know about estate planning, 10 a.m. to noon June 24. Free. Location, necessary reservations, 360-696-2069.

Business After Hours: This event offers an opportunity for business professionals to network in a social setting from 5 to 7 p.m., Cellar 55 tasting room, 1812 Washington St., Vancouver. Meats and cheese available. Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, $10 members; $20 others. Register: 360-694-2588

Homebuyer education class: A free class on buying a home will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Instructors will be Russell Barbashin from HomeStreet Bank and Louise Strother from Hasson Company Realtors. Bring a sack lunch and beverage. ron.hopkins@homestreet.com or 360-514-5955.

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.