Clark County business calendar

Monday

Internet techniques workshop: SCORE sponsors a “Web Search Engine Optimization” workshop for small businesses 8:30 a.m. to noon 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 preregister at 8 a.m. * 503-326-5211 or http://www.scorepdx.org/.

Tuesday

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers free financial seminars: Roth IRA, 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.; Budget Basics, June 16, 108 Grand Blvd.; CreditAbility, June 23 at 11712 N.E. 99th St. 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.

Spring seminar: Arrow Timber Framing is sponsoring the free 6 p.m. seminar at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive, to learn how to identify four basic timber frame styles and what the three biggest planning mistakes are and how to avoid them when picking a building designer. Refreshments. Seating is limited. * Reservations, Lisa@arrowtimber.com, 360-597-8220 or bert@arrowtimber.com, 360-901-5117.

Wednesday

Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. at Beaches Restaurant & 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.

Free retirement seminar: Vicki Fitzsimmons, a financial adviser with Edward Jones, will present “Making Sense of Retirement” at 5:30 p.m., 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A-102. Seminar is designed to educate participants so that they can make informed decisions about their retirement. Seating is limited; please make reservation. * teresa@360-573-6604.

Free tax workshop: The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small-business owners, 1-4 p.m. at 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and a reference guide to Department of Revenue rules and regulations. Space is limited. * Register http://www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Thursday

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking lunch event, “Go for No Helps You Get to Yes — and Sales,” 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., The Spaghetti Factory, 715 S.W. Bancroft St., Portland. Cost is $15-$30. * Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/learn_lunch_june_17; 503-432-8939.

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. at Round Table Pizza, 5016 N.E. Thurston Way. PuroClean has been in the business of damage restoration since 2001. * neal@purocleandr.com or 360-944-5698.

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

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

Saturday

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.

Upcoming

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.

Four business perspectives: Vancouver’s SCORE sponsors a workshop featuring an accountant, attorney, finance source and insurance broker, 8 a.m. to noon June 23 at iQ Credit Union, 305 N.E. 81st St. Continental breakfast with $35 registration fee. Workshop is open to new entrepreneurs and small-business owners. * http://www.scorevancouver.org, 360-699-1079.

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. Special offer code: 691014; register by June 11. * Register, http://www.careertrack.com, 800-780-8469.

College planning workshop: For parents of college-bound students, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 24 at the Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Mark Lengel, local certified college planner, will speak. $12. * Register: 360-487-7100, 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.