Clark County business calendar

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. * Reservations: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.

Thursday

Financial seminar: Learn strategies for college funding, 5:30-7 p.m. at a seminar presented by Vicki Fitzsimmons, a financial adviser with Edward Jones Investments. The seminar will be at 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A-102. * Reserve space, 360-573-6604 or vicki.fitzsimmons@edwardjones.com.

Workshops for women: Umpqua Bank is hosting a three-part series of free workshops for women, “Lessons for Women, By Women,” regarding travel, money management and health. Gloria Johnson, who directs Umpqua’s Club Carefree program, which offers entertainment and travel opportunities to people over 50, will be the presenter. The series begins with “Traveling on a Shoestring,” offering tips on safety, sticking to a budget and learning about other cultures, 4-6:30 p.m. at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Julia Anderson, retired business editor at The Columbian and business voice on KXL-750 radio in Portland, will present “Your Money and Retirement” on Sept. 16 and Johnson will return Oct. 21 with “Healthy Habits.” * Ginny Gronwoldt, ginnygronwoldt@umpquabank.com or 360-256-2174.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking event, 5:45-8:30 p.m., Madison’s Grill, 1109 S.E. Madison, Portland. Browse vendor displays, make connections. Cost is $15-$30. * Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/weo_summer_networking_event_aug_19th, 503-432-8939.

Marketing secrets: Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals is offering two free events for small-business owners. Ronnie Noize presents, “5 Secrets of Highly Profitable Businesses,” noon-1 p.m. at SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row. “The Persuasive Power of a Business Photo” will be presented on Sept. 16. Reservations recommended as space is limited. * 360-882-1298.

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers several free financial seminars. All seminars start at 7 p.m. except Estate Planning at 6:30 p.m. CreditAbility Aug. 25 at 109 S. 65th Ave., Ridgefield, Sept. 9 at 11505 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. and Sept. 21 at 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.; Budget Basics Sept. 8 at 3003 N.E. 62nd Ave.; ID Theft Sept. 15 at 210 S.E. 131st Ave. and Sept. 20 at 13100 N.E. Highway 99. Estate Planning, 6:30 p.m. at 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive. * http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Upcoming

Study group for human resource professionals: Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association is offering a 12-week study group for human resource professionals in preparation for PHR/SPHR professional certification exam or to gain a broader understanding and overview of human resources management. The group will meet, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 2 at Dick Hannah’s Subaru at the Auto Mall. Fees range from $55 to $200. * Registration: http://www.swhrma.org and select Event Calendar and then study group link.

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