Monday
Professional connections: Free networking luncheon for professionals, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bopp’in Bo’s Malt Shop & Grill, 7809 N.E. Vancouver Plaza Drive. Order from menu. * Tim Sheppard, 360- 624-4906.
Wednesday
Financial seminars: Columbia Credit Union offers a free financial seminar on budget basics at 7 p.m. at 808 N.E. 98th Circle. * http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.
Thursday
Economic summit: The Greenlight Greater Portland Regional Economic Summit opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Portland Art Museum. This year’s gathering brings together more than 500 private and public sector leaders from across greater Portland for a regionwide conversation about sharing of business ideas, initiatives and successes. Cost is $85 for individuals. * http://www.greenlightgreaterportland.com.
To submit to the business calendar, send information to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.