Clark County business calendar

Monday

Professional connections: Tim Adams of Tomato Productions will speak about image branding at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include: Mark Herdering, Jan. 19; and Nina Cammann with Nerium Intl., Jan. 26. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz

Tuesday

Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour seminar to learn how to get an appointment, prepare for the call and make the sale, 9 a.m. to noon at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Class limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:15 a.m. lunch and program with Chad Pearson, marketing manager, Shared Work Program, Employment Security Department, at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver. Cost is $25-$35. Register: at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/570550

Wednesday

Commercial property 101: Learn the benefits of SBA-504 programs to get long-term, low-interest fixed rates, with below market down payments, 4:35 to 6:25 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Commercial, 300 W. 15th St., Suite 200, Vancouver. Find out how to partner with your local city or county to ease the permitting process. Presenters: Jim Bright, Northwest Business Development Associates; Bryan Halbert, Halbert Construction; and Jim West, Coldwell Banker Commercial. yourfuture-own-it.com/ or Jim West, 360-823-5109.

Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association: General meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 40 et 8 Lounge, 7607 N.E. 26th Ave., Vancouver. Lunch is $10. Reservations to ilastanek@hotmail.com.

Thursday

Networking: Southwest Washington Contractors Association’s Thirsty Third Thursday monthly networking event, 4 to 6 p.m., Mill Creek Pub, 1710 S.W. Ninth Ave, Battle Ground. Register Lisa Cartwright, 360-694-7222.

Friday

Employment law lunch discussion: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown bag employment law lunch discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Topic: “Ill-tempered employees — disciplinary action or disability accommodation?” Cost is $20 per person; bring cash or check. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or call 360-816-2475.

Upcoming

Monday Madness Networking: Two local speakers will attend Monday Madness Networking, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Cost is $10 and each person will receive a coupon for a free beverage. 360-281-4940.

Money-savings tips: Free workshop about income tax return money-saving tips, 3 p.m. Jan. 21 at Glenwood Place Senior Living, 5500 N.E. 82nd Ave., Vancouver. Speakers: Dan Marsh, attorney; John Nord, certified financial planner; Dee Memering, long-term care professional; Hans Boehm, retirement planning counselor; and Lori Peterman, certified public account. Reservations preferred, Cindy Hutchinson, 360-695-7909.

Business After Hours: This event offers an opportunity for business professionals to network in a social setting from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Gardner School, 16413 N.E. 50th Ave., Vancouver. Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. $10 members; $20 others. Register: 360-694-2588.

Building business: A new networking event begins at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Victor Fitness Systems, 1721 N.E. 64th Ave., Unit 110, Vancouver. Keynote speaker Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, will speak on “3 Keys to Networking for Business Success.” Fee, $10, includes speaker, two beverages and a raffle ticket. Register: 360-921-3329.

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.