Tuesday
Young Professionals of Vancouver: Networking Social, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Chevy’s Fresh Mex, 4315 N.E. Thurston Way. * http://www.ypov.org, 360-980-8370.
Thursday
Networking event: Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association sponsors a free after-hours networking event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Nuestra Mesa, 228 N.E. Fourth Ave. All human resources, business professionals and job-seekers are encouraged to attend. * Reservations by March 3 to Tracy Peterkin at tracy@tjandassociates.com.
Friday
Vancouver SCORE: “Secrets to Buying a Business or Franchise,” a half-day workshop, 8:45 a.m. to noon at Vancouver Housing Authority, 2500 Main St. Topics include choosing the right business, barriers to entry, financial considerations, how to value a business opportunity and the future value of your business. Cost is $35 per person. Seating is limited. * http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops, 360-699-1079.
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 p.m. 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, 3-7 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/.
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 in February. Columbia Credit Union sponsors the classes which each 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. Tuesday sessions continue through April 26 and Wednesday 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
Landlord Study Hall: Free forum 6:30 to 8 p.m., March 9, 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: drug dealing and drug use in your rental property. * 503-997-9035 or 503-772-8825 or kathryn//www.landlordstudyhall.com.
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: Diane Dempcy, 360-567-3181, ddempcy@credc.org.
To submit to the business calendar, send information to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.
