Tuesday
Meeting Professionals International Oregon Chapter: How skilled improvisers are using agreement and tools to achieve goals, and connections between improv and business performance, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Embassy Suites Portland Airport, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland. Admission is $42. Register: http://www.mpioc.org.
Wednesday
Columbia River Economic Development Council will have its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Vancouver Convention Center at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Council President Bart Phillips will present the economic impact results for 2010, and Casey Davidson, managing director of Holliday Fenoglio LP, will share insights on the recovery. Register: http://www.credc.org or 360-694-5006.
Become tech savvy: Washington State University Vancouver’s Creative Media and Digital Culture Program will conclude its offering of free hands-on introduction to digital and social media sessions and lectures: n “Technology 101,” at noon in the multimedia classroom building, Room 111 at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Limited to 24 participants. n What Makes PHP So Special, lecture by Maria Schenk, Nov. 17. Register: Dene Grigar, 360-546-9487, dgrigar@vancouver.wsu.edu.
Neil Kelly Design, Build & Remodeling free seminars: Designers teach all sessions and share trends in design, information on new materials and techniques, as well as review on the professional design-build process. The free one-hour sessions are informal, allowing questions and discussion. On Wednesday, at the Lake Oswego location, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, 12:30 p.m. kitchen design and remodeling and at the same time at the Alberta Street location, 804 N. Alberta, Portland, a bath design and remodeling seminar. Both showrooms will remain open until 5:30 p.m. so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.
