Clark County business calendar

Monday

International business challenges: John Kamm, founder and chairman of The Dui Hua Foundation, will speak at 7 p.m. in the administration building, Room 129 at Washington State University Vancouver, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Kamm, who has been a human rights campaigner active in China since 1972, will discuss the “Ethical Challenges of Doing Business in China.” The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available at meters and in the Blue Daily Pay lot for $3. * 360-546-9601.

Wednesday

Young Professionals of Vancouver: Networking social, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Main Event, 800 Main St. The upcoming golf tournament will be July 29 at Tri-Mountain Golf Course. * http://www.ypov.org, 360-980-8370.

Society of American Military Engineers: Meeting at 11:30 a.m. , Governor Hotel cardroom, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Topic: export grain terminal project, Port of Longview. Cost, $20 for members with reservations, $30 without reservations or nonmembers and $10 for student members. * Reservations: Kim Seymour, same.pdx.rsvp@gmail.com, 503-499-0541.

Thursday

Employment law seminar: Linda E. Frischmeyer will present a seminar 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000. Topics: employment law update and which employees are exempt under wage and hour laws. Cost, $40 per person, includes continental breakfast. Space is limited to 25 people. * Reservations, Lana Chumov, 360-816-2475, sac@landerholm.com.

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: After-hours networking event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lapellah, 2520 Columbia House Blvd., Suite 108. All human resources, business professionals and job seekers are encouraged to attend. * Reservations by noon April 7 to tracy@tjandassociates.com.

Ongoing classes/workshops

Free tax help for low income: Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income of all ages, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide through April 18. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer assistance with personal income tax returns at the following sites:

• First Baptist Church, 108 W. 27th St., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays and Fridays.

• Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Vancouver Community Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., 1 to 7 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays (except April 6, 8, 9).

• Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays.

• Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 S.E. Eighth St., Battle Ground, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays.

• Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C E. Tenney Road, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

• 888-687-2277 or http://www.aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org/.

Upcoming

Performance review workshop: Nonprofit Network Southwest Washington will host a workshop, “Performance Review of the Nonprofit Executive Director,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 12, Red Cross building, E.B. Hamilton Hall, 605 Barnes. Jonathan Poisner of Jonathan Poisner Strategic Consulting will speak. Cost is $10-$25. * Registration: 360-735-7110, http://www.nonprofitnetworkwa.org.

Future Energy Conference: The Business of Renewable Energy & Efficiency, April 12-13, Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. The conference brings together members of the energy industry, energy end-users, policymakers, economic development professionals and others involved in building a new energy economy. Keynote speakers include John Kitzhaber, governor of Oregon; Jon Wellinghoff, chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Jim Piro, president and CEO, Portland General Electric; and Judith Heerwagen, U.S. GSA Office of Federal High Performance Buildings. Registration fee, which includes educational sessions, lunches and reception, $195-$275. * Information and registration, http://www.futureenergyconference.com.

Landlord Study Hall: Free forum 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 13, All Saints Episcopal Church, 4033 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law. Topic: Nancy Weber of Oregon Construction Contractors Bureau will speak on the common problems of working with vendors at your home or rental property. * 503-997-9035 or 503-772-8825 or info@kjkproperties.com or http://www.landlordstudyhall.com.

Vancouver Downtown Association: Open membership meeting, 7:30 a.m. April 14 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Coffee and pastries. * Reservations, director@vdausa.org.

Bar association training: A three-day training program will be offered by the Clark County Bar Association. Participants must attend all sessions all three days, 8 a.m. to 5 pm., to receive a certificate. Cost is $400. Must register by April 15. * Elena Quintana, 360-695-5975, http://www.ccbawashington.org.

To submit to the business calendar, send information to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.