Business calendar

Monday

Information collection workshop: Learn how free Google Docs technology can help collect, share and publish information through e-mail or Web pages in a workshop taught by Rory Bowman of MacRory.com at 2:45 p.m. today at Clark County Public Services Center, 1300 Franklin Center. Cost is $15. The Vancouver native has more than 20 years’ experience teaching supporting technology. http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org.

Tuesday

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union is offering the following free financial seminars. Identity Theft at 108 Grand Blvd. and April 22 at 11505-A N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd.; CreditAbility, April 14, 271 C St., Washougal and April 21, 3003 N.E. 62nd Ave.; and Budget Basics, April 28 at 109 S. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. All seminars are at 7 p.m. http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Review course for professional certification: Review course in preparation of PHR/SPHR professional certification exam or to gain a broader understanding and overview of human resources management, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, continues through April 27 at Sharp Labs of America, 5750 N.W. Pacific Rim Blvd., Camas. Registration: http://www.swhrma.org or call Sheryl Johnson at 360-817-8406 or e-mail sjohnson@sharplabs.com.

Wednesday

Risk management workshop: The workshop offers budgeting and forecasting strategies to position both activities as assets to the overall risk management program, 10:45 a.m. at Innovative Services NW, 9414 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Cost is $15. Registration necessary; http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org.

Society of American Military Engineers, Portland Post: Meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Governor Hotel, Card Room, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Larry Paulson, executive director of the Port of Vancouver, will speak. Cost $20-$30. Reservations required by April 1; Kim Seymour, KXSE@deainc.com, 503-449-0541.

Leads & Needs: Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m. at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive. $5. Continental breakfast provided. Reservations: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.

Thursday

SCORE business basics workshop: “Business Basics for Small Business Owners,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Cost is $75 pre-paid, $85 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Vancouver’s Downtown Association: Annual meeting and breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. at Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. $20 per person. Reservations, http://www.vdausa.org, 360-258-1129.

Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce: Networking and general meeting, with Interim Chief of Police Bob Carden speaking, at 11:30 a.m. at The Cedars at Salmon Creek, 15001 N.E. 181st St., Brush Prairie. Lunch, $12. Reservations, Shirley Laxson, 360-687-1510.

Employment law update seminar: Linda E. Frischmeyer will present a seminar 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000. Topics: Is the worker an employee or contractor? When is an employee exempt from overtime? Cost, $40 per person, includes continental breakfast. Space is limited; register by April 7. Reservations, Lana Chumov, 360-816-2475, sac@landerholm.com.

Business After Hours: Networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a relaxed, social setting, 4:30 p.m. at L.E. Burgess, in Battle Ground Village, 808 S.E. Commerce Ave., Suite No. 101, Battle Ground. Free for Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce members. http://www.leburgess.com, 360-667-0800.

Friday

Sales and marketing workshop: The Five Essentials of Effective Selling, sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Topics include creating an elevator speech and establishing instant rapport. Cost $55 prepaid, $65 at the door. Register: 503-326-5211, http://scorepdx.org.

Saturday

Tax help: Vancouver taxpayers may go to the Portland Internal Revenue Service office, 1220 S.W. Third Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to meet with IRS employees to work out tax problems. The IRS will help taxpayers address economic hardships or claim any of the special tax breaks in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Residents can also visit the Vancouver office, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 500 W. 12th St., Vancouver.

Upcoming

50-Plus Connections Expo: The 14th annual Expo, presented by the Human Services Council’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Senior Messenger newspaper, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11 at Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. More than 140 exhibits, free health screenings, interactive activities and prizes. Admission: suggested $3 donation. http://www.50plusconnectionsexpo.com, 360-735-3683.

Estate planning questions: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will answer estate planning questions from Clark County seniors from 10 a.m. to noon April 13. Free. For location and reservations, 360-696-2069.

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Business association meeting, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13 at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Cost is $25 members, $35 others. Reservations required. Brenda Wallace, 360-759-2203, brendaw//swhrma.org/index.php/home.

Web site marketing workshop: SCORE sponsors a workshop to teach ways to optimize your Web site for growing business, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at ODS Tower, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Topics include effective word and phrase selection, word placement and density strategies, optimization tools, techniques and tips. The cost is $55 prepaid, $65 at the door with a $5 discount for each additional person. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Let’s Keep It Local Program: Lower Columbia Alliance for Living Sustainably, explaining benefits of supporting local, independent businesses, 4-5:30 p.m. April 13, Clark County Public Service Center, sixth floor. Free, open to the public. http://www.discoverlocals.org, Patrick McDonough, 360-892-6752.

Landlord Study Hall: Program on rental agreements and forms, 6:30-8 p.m. April 14 at All Saints Episcopal Church Cafeteria, 4033 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Landlord Study Hall is a free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law, protecting assets, creating safer neighborhoods, announcing vacancies and networking. http://www.landlordstudyhall.com, 503-997-9035, 503-772-8825, kathryn@kjkproperties.com.

Speed Networking: Hosted by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m. April 14 at Big Al’s, 16615 S.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Cost is $10 and includes coffee and pastries. Registration required, vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Secrets of building business relationships: SCORE sponsors a workshop on how to walk in your customer’s shoes, build relationships and be an active listener, 8:30 a.m. to noon April 16 at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Cost is $55 prepaid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Marketplace Summit, with keynote speakers, workshops and discussions, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 16 at Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 N.E. Airport Way, Portland. Speakers include Michael Pink, Rainforest Business Institute; Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders & Reclaiming 7 Mountains; and Patrice Tsague, Nehemiah Project & Biblical Entrepreneurship. Register, http://www.christianchambernorthwest.com, http://www.cccnw.net, 503-928-8046.

Prevent business legal problems: SCORE sponsors a workshop on “15 Legal Risks of Business,” 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Cost is $55 prepaid, $65 at the door. Limited seating. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Neil Kelly Design, Build & Remodeling free seminars: Classes teach homeowners considering professional remodeling or home-improvement projects how to make informed decisions. Topics range from kitchen and bath design to basement remodeling, countertops and floor coverings to green remodeling, updating a home and whole-house remodeling. April 24 sessions at the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, include: 9:30 a.m., major remodeling; 10:30 a.m. kitchen design and remodeling; 11:45 a.m., a Dacor appliance cooking demonstration and complimentary menu tasting; 1 p.m., bath design and remodeling and 2 p.m. basement design and remodeling. At the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta St., Portland, there will be sessions at 9:30 a.m., home energy efficiency and tax credits; 10:30 a.m., bath designs and remodeling; 11:45 a.m. countertops and floor coverings; 1 p.m. kitchen design and remodeling; and 2 p.m. major remodeling. On Wednesday, April 28 the Westside showroom will have Martha Kerr presenting a program on bath design and remodeling and at the Eastside location, 12:30 p.m. Karen Richmond will present kitchen design and remodeling. Both showrooms will remain open until 5:30 p.m. so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses. Information must be received by noon Tuesday. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com.