Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Society for Marketing Professional Services workshop: The Oregon Chapter sponsors a workshop on “Storyboarding: Communicating the Winning Message,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bridgeport Brewery, 1313 N.W. Marshall St., Portland. Cost, $75-$100, includes lunch. * Register online at http://www.smpsoregon.org, 24 hours prior to event.

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 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.

Thursday

Social media marketing workshop: Sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the ODS Tower, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Suite 2030, Portland. The workshop includes step-by-step training and demonstrations, and how to implement social media marketing in your business. Cost, $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door with a $5 discount for additional people. Limited seating. * Registration, 503 326-5211 or http://www-.scorepdx.org/.

SavvyGals Coaching and Consulting are conducting a class for self-employed women, small-business owners, solo professionals, independent contractors and freelancers on how to create a free, powerful support team. The class will be broadcast from 1-2 p.m. and participants can watch from their homes or offices. Cost is $79. * Reservations, http://www.savvygals.com/pst-teleclass, deanna@savvygals.com or 503-922-2688.

Upcoming

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers free financial seminars, Identity Theft, April 6 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.

Society of American Military Engineers, Portland Post: Meeting at 11:30 a.m. April 7 at the 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. April 7 at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive. $5. Continental breakfast provided. * Reservations: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.

SCORE business basics workshop: “Business Basics for Small Business Owners,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8, 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. April 8 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, 11:30 a.m. April 8 at The Cedars at Salmon Creek, 15001 N.E. 181st St., Brush Prairie. Lunch, $12. * Reservations, Shirley Laxson, 360-687-1510.

Linda E. Frischmeyer will present an employment law update seminar, 7:30-9:30 a.m. April 8 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.

Sales and marketing workshop: The Five Essentials of Effective Selling, sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 9, 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.

Vancouver taxpayers may go to the Portland Internal Revenue Service office, 1220 S.W. Third Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 10 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, 500 W. 12th St., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Business association meeting, 11:15 a.m. to 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@nuttercorp.com or http://swhrma.org.

Let’s Keep it Local Program: Lower Columbia Alliance for Living Sustainably explains 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.

Marketplace Summit, with keynote speakers, workshops and discussions, 8:30 a.m. to 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. Tickets until March 31: $89 members, $99 after. * Register, http://www.christianchambernorthwest.com, http://www.cccnw.net, 503-928-8046.

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