Clark County Business Calendar

Wednesday

Understanding the market volatility: Free video presentation from Alan Skrainka, Edward Jones’ chief market strategist, on the current market situation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road, Vancouver. Skrainka will answer questions from the studio audience and branch offices. Reservations necessary; Sarah, 360-695-8528.

Cash Flow Management: Workshop sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. $55 advance, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, www.scorepdx.org.

Sustaining a Small Business: Workshop sponsored by SCORE, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Portland Business Alliance, lobby conference room, 200 Market St., Portland. Speakers are Jim Smith, chairman of the Portland chapter of SCORE, and Bridget Bayer, coordinator of the Opportunity Knocks Program. $55 advance, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, www.scorepdx.org.

Young Professionals: The Young Professionals of Vancouver will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Camas Meadows, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive. Contact: Tina Vlachos, tina.vlachos@countryfinancial.com.

Free weekly Q&A sessions: Waddell & Reed, Financial Advisors, will offer weekly question-and-answer meetings about the economy, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 1220 Main St., Suite 200 Conference Room, Vancouver. Register: Chris Finck, 360-694-1266 or cfinck@wradvisors.com.

Thursday

Town Hall Meeting on the Economy: The Edward Jones office of Andy Nygard will host a program featuring historical perspectives on the market and address the economic and financial market environment from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday in Room 213, Gaiser Hall at Clark College. Space limited to 65 people. Open to the public. Contact: www.edwardjones.com, 360-695-6431.

Basics of Business Workshop: SCORE sponsors the workshop about what it takes to be successful in business, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Cost is $75 pre-paid, $85 at the door. Limited seating. 503-326-5211, www.scorepdx.org.

Landlord Study Hall: Liz Leathers will speak about “terminating a tenancy and court process in Clark County” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 108 W. 27th St., Vancouver. Landlord Study Hall is a free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law, protecting their assets, creating safer neighborhoods, announcing vacancies and networking. Reservations: 503-997-9035, 503-772-8825, kathryn@kjkproperties.com.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Members Marketplace & Networking evening, to connect with other business women, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Souk, 322 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. $7 members, $12 others. Register: www.oregonweo.org/member_marketplace_event, 503-229-3819.

Savor the Flavor restaurant/catering trade show, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Food, entertainment and networking with Vancouver’s business community. Pre-registered, $30-$50; at the door, $35-$60. Register: www.vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Starting new businesses: SCORE Vancouver will offer a two-day workshop for new and developing businesses Thursday and Nov. 13 at iQ Credit Union, Hazel Dell office, 305 N.E. 81st St. May attend either or both workshops. First session covers the fundamentals of developing a business plan, potential legal structures for a small business, record-keeping and taxes, insurance and risk management; second-session addresses attracting customers, marketing, sales and advertising. Each workshop is $99 or $169 for both. Register: 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Build Your Business with Networking: A free seminar and networking event, “How to Build Your Business with Networking,” sponsored by Clark County Chamber of Commerce, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11, Parker House Restaurant, 56 S. First St., Washougal. Veronika “Ronnie” Noize will speak. www.clarkchamber.com, 360-258-1181.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: dinner event, 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Kell’s Irish Restaurant, Ceili Ballroom, 112 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. $25 members, $35 others. Register: www.oregonweo.org/gm_nov_2008, info@oregonweo.org, 503-229-3819.

Northwest Coaches Association: Monthly meeting, 5:45 to 9 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 709 S.W. 15th Ave., Portland. Cynthia Stevenson discusses insurance concepts and pitfalls of a small-business owner. $15 guests. Advanced registration not required.

Annual Estate Tax Update: for CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 at Edward Jones, 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102, Vancouver. Vicki Fitzsimmons, 360-573-6604.

Speed Networking, at Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 7:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at 470 N.E. Thurston Way. Cost, $10, includes breakfast. Pre-registration is required; 360-694-2588.

Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Washington: Monthly meeting, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, Vancouver. $29 members for dinner, tax and gratuity; $35 guests. Speakers include Rosemary Rhine of Rhino Quilting and Edna Ness of HealthLightz of Vancouver. Registration required by Nov. 7. Contact: www.weowa.org or Suzanne Simon, 360-904-8083.

Reverse Mortgages Seminar: A free informal presentation for seniors and family members, 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13 at HomeStreet Bank, 2100 S.E. 164th Ave., Suite F103. To register: 360-253-9614.

Public Speaking Workshop: Society for Marketing Professional Services, Oregon Chapter, sponsors a workshop on Speaking to Persuade, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13, Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Members, $75, others, $90; prices increase after Nov. 6. Registration required: smpsoregon.org or contact Jacquee Christnot at jchristnot@geoengineers.com.

WSU Fall Seminar: A Glimpse Into the Future of Southwest Washington and How Will We Get There? Part of the Chancellor’s Seminar Series from WSU Vancouver. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at WSU Vancouver. $30 includes lunch and parking. Reservations required. 360-694-2588 or www.vancouverusa.com.

Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling free seminars: Five classes intended for homeowners considering professional remodeling or home improvement projects and how to make informed decisions. Classes: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15, bath design and remodel; 11 a.m., countertops and floor coverings; noon, appliance and cooking demos; 1 p.m., kitchen design and remodeling; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19, kitchen design and remodeling, all at 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, Lake Oswego. Free admission. www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Weekly meetings

B2B Leads: Provides business-to- business networking and leads. Call 503-310-2494 to register or visit www.B2Bleadsgroups.com. Chapters include: Vancouver Premier, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays at Julianos Pizza, 15606 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Vancouver Salmon Creek, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Billygans Roadhouse, 13200 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Clark County, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver. Orchards, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Fat Dave’s II, 9324 N.E. 76th St., Vancouver.

Business Networking International: A business referral group, 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Umpqua Bank, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Marc Davis, 360-823-2225.

Christ @ Work: Business owners, executives and managers who lead and grow their companies utilizing Christ-centered principles. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 a.m., Park Tower Addition, 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, first-floor conference room, Vancouver (Cascade Park); Fridays, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park Tower Addition, 201 N.E. Park Plaza Drive, Room 4, Vancouver; Sundays, 9:40 to 10:55 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver (Salmon Creek). 360-514-8114 or e-mail gameier@garymeier.com.

Clark County Chamber of Commerce: Member focus breakfasts from 8 to 9 a.m. on the first four Thursdays of each month. Open to members and guests. Reservations appreciated. Call 360-258-1181 or e-mail info@ClarkChamber.com. Locations are always the same: First Thursday of the month, Umpqua Bank, Hazel Dell branch, 600 N.E. 99th St., Vancouver; second Thursday, Umpqua Bank, Mill Plain Boulevard branch, 12019 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; third Thursday, Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, third-floor cafeteria, 2211 N.E. 139th, Vancouver; fourth Thursday, QFC, 3505 S.E. 192nd Ave., Vancouver. For workshops or seminars offered by members to the general public, visit www.ClarkChamber.com/ calendar.php.

Job Connection with Goodwill Industries: A free job lead referral program to assist people in their job search. Applications for the program are taken 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Goodwill Industries, 6425 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-695-1923.

Professional Referral Network: Free referral group meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Cameo Cafe, 7703 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver. 360-750-4447.

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 mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax to 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.