Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

American Wind Energy Association will present selected programs Dec. 7-9, 4-7 p.m.; cost is $10 to $50. AWEA conference and exhibition, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Manufacturers, dealers, installers and customers will attend the exhibition. * http://www.awea.org.

Business speaker series at Washington State University Vancouver will feature Carl Talton, CEO of Portland Family of Funds, speaking at 7 p.m. in the undergraduate classroom building, Room 1, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Talton’s presentation will be on “Socially Responsible Investing: Integrating Investors, Creditors, Community and Values.” Free. * Joseph Cote, College of Business, 360-546-9753, cote@vancouver.wsu.edu.

Wednesday

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers several free financial seminars, including Retirement Income, 7 p.m. at 210 S.E. 131st Ave. * http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Thursday

Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce: Holiday luncheon and basket raffle, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. * Details 360-687-1510, http://www.battlegroundchamber.org.

Healthy workplace strategies: Community Choices offers a forum to talk about specific strategies and best practices to help create a healthier workplace for your employees, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way. $15 per person, includes lunch. * Reservations needed, 360-567-1087 or sharon@vancouverusa.com.

Society for Marketing Professional Services: Toy drive and holiday networking event, “Miracle on N.W. Glisan Street” 4:30-8 p.m. at Touche Restaurant and Bar, 1425 N.W. Glisan St., Portland. Admission: free, with two unwrapped toys, or $15 for members, $30 others. * Register 24 hours in advance, at hrayburn@tcco.com.

Business After Hours: Networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a relaxed, social setting, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Free for Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce members. * Reservations, Debbi Hanson, community center, 360-342-5385 or info@battlegroundchamber.org.

Upcoming

State of Manufacturing in Washington, results and analysis of statewide survey, will be presented by John Vickland, president of Impact Washington, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 16 at Washington State University Vancouver, Room VADM 129, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Free. All attendees will receive a copy of the 2010 report. * Registration, http://impactwashington.org/events/state-of-manufacturing-in-washington-poll-results-events or call 425-438-1146, ext.107.

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 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.