Today
The Diamaro Wellness Project: Michael Thulin will address the meeting of the Professional Connections Networking Group at Glenwood Retirement Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver.
Tuesday
Developing and Sustaining Effective Buy Local Campaigns: Buy Vancouver USA is hosting Jeff Milchen, a national leader and advocate for local businesses and entrepreneurs. 7 p.m. at Dave’s Killer Magic Shop, 1707 Main St. in Vancouver. Open to anyone from an independently owned business or who is interested in the “buy local” message.
Wednesday
Choosing Your Computer System: A Roadmap to Success, a program sponsored by Washington State University-Vancouver’s Business Growth MAP Alliance, will feature presenter Jeff Greenaway, founder and consulting CIO at CIO onDemand. He will outline ways to find the right system for your needs, choosing a vendor, planning for growth, and reducing failure risks. The program runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Burgerville’s Center for Responsible Community Leadership, 1602 W. Main Street in Vancouver. Cost $15 per person at the door. * http://formtool.wsu.edu/vancouver/Signup/index.castle?formid=2
Commercial Property 101 Workshop: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Coldwell Banker Commercial downtown offices, 300 W. 15th St. Speaker Jim West of Coldwell Banker Commercial will give an overview of twenty local companies who have made commercial property ownership part of their business mode. Jim Bright of Northwest Business Association will discuss the SBA 504 Loan and its use in acquiring a commercial property. * http://yourfuture-own-it.com/cp101 or 360-823-5109.
After Hours Event: The Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association will hold an after-hours networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Utopia Salon & Spa, 1503 N.E. 78th St. * 360-573-4806. Space is limited.
Tax Workshop: 9 a.m. to noon at Department of Revenue, Vancouver Training Room, 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340. New and small business owners will benefit from discussion of Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. Attendees will receive a workbook, reference guide and may earn one continuing professional education credit. * Questions: 360-705-6624 or rickst@dor.wa.gov.
Saturday
Job Fair: 8 a.m. to noon at PIC Staffing Solutions, 1555 Downriver Drive, Woodland. Opportunities for direct hire, temp to hire and summer positions in a number of fields including clerical, building trades, manufacturing and engineering. * Ashley@picateam.com, 360-841-8460 or 360-947-6377.
Upcoming
Protect Your Home, Your Life Savings, and Your Family from Catastrophic Illness and Nursing Home Expenses: 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 23. Seminar presented by Margaret Madison Phelan, attorney. No cost. * For seminar location and to reserve your seat, call 360-696-2069.
Money Management Workshop: 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Waddell & Reed, 400 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 100. Attendees will learn and discuss topics ranging from budgeting to retirement planning at this free workshop. Light dinner served at 6 p.m. followed by presentation at 6:30 p.m. * RSVP adockum@wradvisors.com or 360-619-5347.
Employment Engagement Strategies to Improve Productivity & Increase Retention: July luncheon program of the Southwest Washington Society for Human Resource Management, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Speaker Alisa Blum will lead a discussion of five keys essential to creating an engaged workforce. * www.swshrm.org
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 kay.richardson@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.
