Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Business Network International-Clark County: 7:15-8:45 a.m., 8100 N.E. Parkway Drive, Suite 200. Visitors welcome. * 360-823-2225.

American Association of Individual Investors: Portland chapter will feature Michael Talley from Fidelity Investments giving an introduction to technical analysis of stocks. Meeting begins at 6:10 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland. Cost, $15-$20. AAII is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to investors. * Registration, aaii.com; information, Ruth Robinson, 503-284-3399 or 4roseruth@comcast.net.

Society for Marketing Professional Services: Presentation, “Potential Earthquake Disaster or Resilient City?” registration, 11:30 a.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, Portland City Center, 550 S.W. Oak St., Portland. Cost, $35-$50, includes lunch. * Register: http://smpsoregon.org.

Workshop on grants: Learn about grant-making priorities and practices, “Trends in the Grants World,” noon to 1:30 p.m. at Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. Cost: $14.50 to $29.50. Presenters: Darcie Spar, grants manager for the Oregon Red Cross; Rick Horton, grants manager for The Oregon Zoo Foundation; R. David Rebanal, senior program officer at the Northwest Health Foundation. * Register: http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org, Jeanne Kojis, 360-735-7110.

Wednesday

Outlook for the economy: Geoffrey Herron, Edward Jones financial adviser, hosts a free seminar, “Investment Perspective,” 3:30 p.m. at 6204 N.E. Highway 99, Suite E, on risks and opportunities for investors. Seating limited. * Reservations: Sarah, 360-695-8528.

Thursday

Free stock market seminar: Vicki Fitzsimmons, a financial adviser with Edward Jones, will host a free 60-minute educational seminar, “Take Stock in the Market” at 5:30 p.m. , 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A-102. Seating is limited; make reservation. * Teresa, 360-573-6604.

Healthcare Information Management Systems Society: Oregon chapter’s annual conference, “Health Information Exchange: Are we There Yet?” noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 20 and 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at Portland Doubletree Lloyd Center, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St. Speakers include providers, payors, vendors and government officials. Cost $25 to $100. * Reservations required. http://himss-oregon.org.

Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s monthly luncheon begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. at Camas Meadows Golf Club, 4105 N.W. Camas Meadows Drive, Camas. David Scott, Washougal city administrator, Lloyd Halverson, Camas city administrator and David Ripp, Port of Camas-Washougal executive director, will be the keynote speakers at the noon program. Cost is $15 to $20. * Reservations (24 hours prior to event): 360-834-2472 or chandra@cwchamber.com.

Saturday

Managing your business: SCORE – Vancouver offers a forum of women entrepreneurs who will address, “How to Revisit your Business Plan,” 9 a.m. to noon at Vancouver Housing Authority, 2500 Main St. Attendees will conduct a self-test of their business financial position. Cost is $35 per person. Seating is limited. * Register: http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops or 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Volunteer management conference: A day of interaction and networking focused on volunteer management, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at L&I conference room, 312 S.E. Stonemill Drive. Three workshops with presenters, Carolyn Campbell, 40 years experience in both for profit and nonprofit business, and Nancy A. Gaston, a trainer and consultant in volunteer resources management, board development and nonprofit management. Cost , $55-$75. * Register: http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org, Jeanne Kojis, 360-735-7110.

Southwest Washington Human Resource Management Association: certification and a re-certification in weekly study group format, 6 p.m. Jan. 27 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.

2011 Multicultural Business Summit: Urban Entrepreneurs Network of Southwest Washington will host corporate executives, procurement professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs at a business summit and awards luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Events include a panel discussion and workshops. Monique Hayward, senior marketing manager for diversity at Intel and Luis Navarro, director of the office of social responsibility at the Port of Seattle will speak. Cost: $40 for luncheon and panel discussion. * Reservations: http://www.uenetworks.com.

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 from Feb.1 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 Vancouver, Three Creeks, Cascade Park, and Battle Ground community libraries; the Camas Public Library; Glenwood Place Senior Living; Marshall Community Center; and the First Baptist Church at 27th and Main Streets. Days and hours of operation will vary by site. Details on specific days and hours. * 888-627-2277 or http://aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org.

Women in retirement workshop: Julia Anderson will be the featured speaker at a workshop, “What Retirement Means for Women,” at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St. The Museum offers the workshop as part of its yearlong exhibit, “Road to Equality,” that explores the history of women’s rights in Washington. The workshop, sponsored by Umpqua Bank, is free with museum admission. Anderson, the former business editor at The Columbian and financial commentator, blogs about women, money and retirement issues at http://www.sixtyandsingle.com. * Registration: 360-993-5679.

Landlord Study Hall: Program on documenting inspections, files and conducting inspections, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9 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.

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.