Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Society for Marketing Professional Services: Seminar, “Marketing your Innovative Practices,” 11:30 a.m. at David Evans and Associates Inc., 2100 S.W. River Parkway, Portland. Cost, $45 members, $60 others, includes lunch. * Register at http://www.smpsoregon.org.

Fundraising seminar: The Association of Fundraising Professionals will host a seminar 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the fireside lounge in the Penguin Union Building, Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Dan Peterson of the Oregon State University Foundation will illustrate how professionals can successfully secure principal gift commitments that align with donor passion. Admission: members $20, others $45. * Carol Van Natta, carol.vannatta@oregonstate.edu or 503-553-3410.

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: First breakfast meeting, 7:45-9:30 a.m. at Royal Oaks, 8917 N.E Fourth Plain Blvd. Tom Cox will explain how HR can earn more respect. * http://www.swhrma.org.

Wednesday

Landlord Study Hall: Program on documenting inspections, files and conducting inspections, 6:30-8 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 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.

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 in style, allowing for plenty of questions and discussion. The 12:30 p.m. seminar at the Lake Oswego showroom, 15573 S.W. Bangy Road, will be on kitchen design and remodeling. The Feb. 9 seminar at the eastside showroom, 804 N. Alberta, Portland will be at 12:30 p.m. on bath design and remodeling. Both showrooms will remain open until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, so visitors can explore kitchen and bath exhibits. * Information and schedule: http://www.neilkelly.com or 503-335-9204.

Thursday

Social Security and finance seminar: Geoffrey Herron, an Edward Jones financial adviser, and Alan Edwards, public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, will speak about “Getting the most out of your Social Security,” 3:30-4:30 and 5-6 p.m. at Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road. * Reservations: Sarah, 360-695-8528.

Financial planning conference: Financial Planning Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington will hold its annual midwinter conference, begins 7:30 a.m. Feb. 10 and continues through 6 p.m. Feb. 11, Embassy Suites, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland. Conference speakers include Roy Ciliberto, former chairman for FPA, and Ed Jacobson, a business coach and consultant. The conference is designed for financial planners, advisers, brokers and estate attorneys and insurance representatives. * Registration information: http://www.fpa-or.org, 503-286-8350.

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., Monday and Friday.

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

• Vancouver Community Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., 1 to 7 Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (except Feb. 9 and April 6, 8, 9).

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

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

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

• Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C E. Tenney Road, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

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

Financial Peace University: Two sessions of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a 13-week program that teaches families how to eliminate debt, save for the future and build wealth begin this month. Columbia Credit Union sponsors the classes which begin with a video taught by Ramsey, a personal money management expert. Following the video, credit union staff will answer questions and facilitate small-group discussion. Fee of $99 per family for a lifetime membership to the course and the required materials. Tuesday sessions meet through April 26 and Wednesday’s sessions through April 27, all at the Operation Center, 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive. Classes are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. * Register: http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: Certification and a re-certification in weekly study group format, 6 p.m. through April 14 at Dick Hannah Lincoln Mercury Subaru, 7407 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive. Cost $55-$200. Reservations required. * http://www.swhrma.org, Tracy Whitmore, 360-944-3364.

Upcoming

Social Security 101: Alan Edwards, public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, will speak at a workshop explaining benefits, eligibility and how to get the most from Social Security, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave. Edwards has more than 17 years as a bilingual claims representative and information officer. Free. The event is sponsored by the Social Security Administration and Laurus Financial Group LLC. * Sally James, 360-260-8500.

Vancouver SCORE: “Business Startup Basics,” a half-day workshop, 8:45 a.m. to noon at iQ Credit Union, 305 N.E. 81st St. Topics include new business opportunities and ideas on the startup process. Free. Seating is limited. * http://www.scorevancouver.org, 360-699-1079.

Business fair: Washington State University Vancouver offers a free Career and Internship Fair, 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23 in the Firstenburg Student commons, Salmon Creek campus, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave. Employers and students will have the chance to meet and chat during the event which will focus on general business on Feb. 22 and on nonprofit, government, science and engineering on Feb. 23. * Companies can register online at http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/; questions, 360-546-9155.

Mortgages with Wells Fargo: Homeowners who have mortgages with Wells Fargo may want to attend the company’s two-day workshop for people facing mortgage payment challenges, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24, in Hall E at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland. The workshop is for clients of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, Wachovia Mortgage and Wells Fargo Home Equity. The workshop will offer one-on-one meetings with home preservation specialists. Register by Feb. 21. * Call 800-405-8067.

Columbia River Economic Development Council first-quarter event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Alan Beaulieu, international analyst and economist, will provide steps for local businesses to take to stay ahead of future economic challenges. * Registration opened Feb. 2: Diane Dempcy, 360-567-3181, ddempcy@credc.org.

The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Sunday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.