Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking dinner event, “How to attract ideal clients,” 5:45-8:30 p.m., Madison’s Grill, 1109 S.E. Madison, Portland. Cost is $25-$40. * Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/networking_evening_june_8; 503-432-8939.

Internet marketing workshop: SCORE’s workshop will focus on Internet marketing, 6-9:30 p.m., at the ODS Tower, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Suite 2030, Portland. The workshop basics include website design and marketing, key words, search engine optimization, blogs and social media and driving traffic to your website. Cost, $55 prepaid, $65 at the door with a $5 discount for additional people. Limited seating. * Registration, 503 326-5211 or http://www.scorepdx.org.

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

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Regular meeting, learn how to make conflict productive, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Cost $25-$35. Reservations required. * Brenda Wallace, 360-759-2203, brendaw//www.swhrma.org.

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers free financial seminars. All seminars are at 7 p.m. except the Roth IRA seminar which begins at 6:30 p.m. * http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000. n Budget Basics, 11505-A N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. and June 16, 108 Grand Blvd. n CreditAbility, June 9, 13100-A N.E. Highway 99 and June 23 at 11712 N.E. 99th St. n Identity Theft, 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.; and Roth IRA, June 15, 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.

Control your retirement: Geoffrey Herron, an Edward Jones financial adviser, will host a free seminar, “Taking control of your retirement,” 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 6204 N.E. Highway 99, Suite E. Information on planning for retirement regardless of time limits. Seating limited. * Reservations: Sarah, 360-695-8528.

Thursday

Social media marketing workshop: SCORE sponsors step-by-step training and demonstrations and teaches how to set up Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and SlideShare, 8:30 a.m. to noon at George Fox University, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., PDS 281, Portland. Cost, $55 prepaid, $65 at the door with a $5 discount for additional people. Limited seating. * Registration: 503 326-5211 or http://www.scorepdx.org/.

Virtual marketing workshop: Teleclass (access by phone) one-hour live training sessions, plus exercises, materials, with support from Google’s marketing coach, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 5. Cost is $399. * Registration, http://www.sohomarketingguru.com/ism_virtual_workshop.

Friday

Audio conference: CareerTrack Audio Conferences and Webinars offer “Managing Emotions Under Pressure” June 23 at University Place at Portland State University, 310 S.W. Lincoln St., Portland. Cost is $79, with special offer code 691014. Registration needed by June 11. * Register, http://www.careertrack.com, 800-780-8469.

Upcoming

Internet techniques workshop: SCORE sponsors a “Web Search Engine Optimization” workshop for small businesses 8:30 a.m. to noon on June 14 at George Fox University, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Portland. The presentation will include demonstrations of techniques for search engine optimization, including: an optimized website example, top search engines, how Google search works, is your website in the Google index?, creating website content, choosing a domain name, your search terms and phrases, effective word and phrase selection, and more. Cost is $55 prepaid, $65 at the door, with a $5 discount for additional people. Clients are encouraged to pre-register at 8 a.m. * 503-326-5211 or http://www.scorepdx.org/.

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. June 16 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.

Mitigation course for insurance agents, adjusters and property service providers: PuroClean will offer a complimentary continuing education course on Successful Mitigation of Water Damage, 1-4 p.m. June 17 at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way. PuroClean has been in business of damage restoration since 2001. * neal@purocleandr.com or 360-944-5698.

East Vancouver Business Association: Networking event with Bob Knight, president of Clark College speaking, 8-9 a.m. June 18 at Clark College at Columbia Tech Center, 18700 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., rooms 144 and 146. Cost is $5-$10. * Reservations, Justin White, www.evba.net.

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. June 19 sessions at the Lake Oswego, Ore. showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, include: 9:30 a.m., aging in place; 10:30 a.m. kitchen design and remodeling; 11:30 a.m., a Dacor appliance cooking demonstration and complimentary menu tasting; 12:30 p.m. bath design and remodeling. June 23 sessions include: 12:30 p.m. bath design and remodeling. At the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta St., Portland, June 23 there will be a session at 12:30 p.m. on kitchen design and remodeling. Both showrooms will remain open until 3 p.m. on June 19 and until 5:30 p.m. on June 23 so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. * Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Business After Hours: Networking opportunities, meet business professionals in a relaxed, social setting, 5-7 p.m. June 22 at U.S. Bank, 7003 N.E. 40th St. $10 members, $30 others. http://www.vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Workshop for college-bound students: A workshop hosted by Mark Lengel, “Funding College without Going Broke,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24 at Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. $12 fee. * Registration, class 77393 at http://www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.

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