Clark County business calendar

Today

Estate Planning Essentials for Everyone workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. at Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Learn about what documents everyone needs, how to determine assets, living trusts, health care documents, guardianship and retirement issues. Cost is $10. Register, 360-487-7050, http://www.vanclarkparks-rec.org.

Wadell and Reed will hold a free financial planning seminar, “Let’s Have the Roth Conversion Conversation,” at noon and 6 p.m. at its Vancouver office. Seating is limited. Reservations, Sharon Bumala, sbumala@wradvisors.com, 360-694-1266 ext. 108.

Tuesday

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Half-day conference with panel examining Transgenders in the Workplace, 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m. at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. There will be a regular meeting, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the same location. Cost varies, $25-$104. Reservations required. Brenda Wallace, 360-759-2203, brendaw//www.swhrma.org.

Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon: Networking dinner event, 5:45-8:30 p.m., Madison’s Grill, 1109 S.E. Madison St., Portland. Cost is $25-$40. Marni Battista speaks about the challenges and solutions to reaching personal and professional ideals. Reservations: http://www.oregonweo.org/networking_evening___may_11th.

Social media marketing workshop, sponsored by SCORE, will be held from 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, 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/.

Free financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers a free financial seminars, Retirement Rollovers, 3501 S.E. 192nd Ave.; Budget Basics, May 12, 11711 N.E. 99th St. and 210 S.E. 131st Ave.; CreditAbility, May 13, 703 W. Broadway St.; and ID Theft, May 25, 808 N.E. 98th Circle, Ridgefield. All seminars are at 7 p.m. except Retirement Rollovers at 6:30 p.m. http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Wednesday

Speed Networking: Hosted by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m. at Big Al’s, 16615 S.E. 18th St., Vancouver. Cost is $10 and includes coffee and pastries. Registration required, http://vancouverusa.com or 360-694-2588.

Landlord Study Hall: Program on rental agreements and forms, part two, 6:30-8 p.m. 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.

Thursday

The health care bill and your business: Brad Jackson, with Farmers Insurance, will make a free presentation, “The New Health Care Bill: How will it affect you and your business?” 8-9 a.m., Banner Bank, 3100 S.E. 164th Ave. Contact, Jeannine Shingler, 360-693-7711 or jay@freshroots.net.

Leasing commercial property: Candice E. Jackson, attorney, and Jim West, longtime entrepreneur in Clark County and commercial real estate expert, will present a class about the fundamentals of leasing, 7:30 a.m. at Executive Center Northwest, 4001 Main St. West is the founder of the Commercial Property $uccess $eries. Cost is $49. Register, jimw@cbnorthwest.com or 360-823-5109.

Virtual marketing workshop: Teleclass (access by phone) one-hour live training sessions, plus exercises, materials, with support from Google’s marketing coach, Thursdays, May 13 through Aug. 5, 10-11 a.m. Cost is $399. Registration, http://www.sohomarketingguru.com/ism_virtual_workshop.

What is a Reverse Mortgage: Pat Herrera, a mortgage adviser at Home Lending Group, will explain reverse mortgages at free class, 2 p.m., Firstenburg Community Center, 700 N.E. 136th Ave. 360-487-7001.

SCORE business basics workshop: “Business Basics for Small Business Owners,” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Cost is $75 pre-paid, $85 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Nonprofit Form 990: Class will explain how the form has been updated and what additional information is required from nonprofits, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St. Alan Strand, senior program director for Financial Services at The Nonprofit Center of Tacoma, will be the presenter. Fee, $30-$38. Registration, http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C36, 360-735-7110.

Friday

Nonprofit Cost Allocation: Alan Strand, senior program director for Financial Services at The Nonprofit Center of Tacoma, will be the presenter at the workshop which will cover accounting system set-up and explain methods for identifying an allocation process, 8:30-11 a.m., Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St. Fee, $30-$38. Registration, http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C36, 360-735-7110.

Nonprofit Budgeting, Cash Flow and Reporting: Session covers the budgeting and cash-flow projection process and how to create financial reports, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St. Alan Strand, senior program director for Financial Services at The Nonprofit Center of Tacoma, will be the presenter. Fee, $30-$38, with optional lunch available, $10. Registration, http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C36, 360-735-7110.

Saturday

A financial planning seminar, featuring a certified financial planner, an estate attorney and a certified public accountant, will be presented at 10 a.m. at Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. The event is sponsored by Friends and Foundation of the Camas Library. Reservations: 360-834-4692 ext. 4717.

Upcoming

Accounting and Financial Statements: SCORE sponsors the workshop to learn to read and understand financial statements in a class designed for non-accountants. Learn how financial statements apply to your business situation and what the various parts of the balance sheet and income statement mean, 8:30 a.m.-noon May 17 at 601 S.W. Second Ave., Portland. Cost is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Hiring and interviewing: An interactive session covering practical, user-friendly ideas for those who are responsible for hiring in their organizations, 8:30-10 a.m. May 18 at Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Tracy Peterkin, who has 20 years’ experience in human resource management and is the current operations and human resources manager with TJ & Associates, will speak. Cost is $25. http://www.nonprofitnetworkwa.org.

Free Spring Women’s Trade Show: Southwest Washington chambers and business associations will host a showcase for and about women, 4-7 p.m., May 18 at Red Lion Hotel at Quay. Chamber of Commerce members or business association members may rent table space to showcase products or services that women need to know about. Lori, 360-567-1081 or lbuntin@vancouverusa.com.

Quicken Home and Business workshop: SCORE sponsors the basic course at 8:30 a.m.-noon May 19 at Mercy Corps, 43 S.W. Naito Parkway, Portland. Topics include choosing product, installation and set-up, establishing accounts, setting up Internet banking and bill paying. Cost for each workshop is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals: A twice-monthly series of educational seminars continues with “The Ultimate Lead Machine,” noon-1 p.m. May 20 at Soho Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row. Free. Dave Blanchard will speak. http://www.cognesismarketing.com.

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. May 22 sessions at the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, include: 9:30 a.m., whole house remodeling; 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. May 26 sessions include: kitchen design and remodeling. At the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta St., Portland, May 26 there will be a session at 12:30 p.m. on bath designs and remodeling. Both showrooms will remain open until 3 p.m. on May 22 and until 5:30 p.m. on May 26 so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

SCORE workshop: The “100 Ways to Promote your Business” workshop, gives powerful and creative marketing possibilities to promote your business, sponsored by SCORE, 8:30 a.m. to noon May 25, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Room 2030, Portland. Cost is $55 pre-paid, $65 at the door. 503-326-5211, http://www.scorepdx.org.

Audio conference: “Confronting Conflict in the Workplace,” one-hour presentation, 11 a.m. May 25. Cost is $199. Register, 800-905-8456 or http://www.careertrack.com.

Society for Marketing Professional Services: The Oregon Chapter will present a seminar on “Say No to Networking: Building Extraordinary Relationships that Move Your Life Forward,” 11 a.m. May 26, at the Ecotrust building, 721 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland. Cost, $35-$50, $10 more after May 19; includes lunch. Registration necessary: http://www.smpsoregon.org, 24 hours prior to event.

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