Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Networking Schmoozefest: Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington will host a networking event, Spring Schmoozefest, 4-6 p.m., Grant House Restaurant, 1101 Officers Row. No-host bar. Nonprofit Network members, $10; others, $15. * Register http://www.nonprofitnetworkwa.org/building/nurturing/info/C106/.

Starting a business: SCORE Vancouver will present a half-day workshop, “Starting a Business — What it Takes,” 1-4 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St. Topics include the skills, knowledge, resources and steps needed to implement your business idea, the capital required and the access to funding. Cost, $35. * http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops, 360-699-1079.

Wednesday

Financial seminars: Free seminars, Roth IRA, May 2; retirement rollovers, May 16; estate planning, May 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Columbia Credit Union Operations Center, 200 S.E. Park Plaza Drive. Free. * Register: http://www.columbiacu.org or 360-891-4000.

Thursday

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: After-hours networking event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Niche Wine and Art, 1013 Main St. No cost; food and beverages available for purchase. All human resources, business professionals and job seekers are encouraged to attend. * Reserve by noon May 3 to tracy@tjandassociates.com.

Friday

Networking workshop: Networking 4 Newbies, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at DIY Marketing Center (inside Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce office), presented by Veronika Noize, the Marketing Coach. Cost is $5-$10. Seating is limited. * Register: http://www.sohomastermind.com/public_events, 360-882-1298.

Upcoming

Communicators conference:Portland Metro Chapter of Public Relations Society of America’s annual conference, “Remaining Relevant,” 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 9, at Governor Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Educational sessions include internal audience, individual brand and integrated communications. Cost $95 members, $85 students, and $110 others. * http://www.communicatorsconference.com.

Landlord Study Hall: Free monthly forum for rental property owners to learn more about landlord-tenant law. 6:30-8 p.m. May 9, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Center, 5239 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Topic: addendums for move-in. * Reservations: http://www.landlordstudyhall.com or 503-772-8825.

Lunch and Learn: Riverview Community Bank offers free “Lunch and Learn” sessions from noon to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at the Camas branch, 700 N.E. Fourth Ave. Topic May 11: Dealing with Debt. * Register: Blaine Peterson, 360-693-1416.

Financial seminars: Lacamas Community Credit Union will host two free financial education seminars in May, open to the public: “Social Security and Your Retirement,” 6:30 p.m. May 15, at Camas Public Library, second floor meeting room, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas; and “Building and Improving your Credit,” 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the Terrace branch, 19200 S.E. 31st St., Camas. * Reservations: seminars@lacamas.org or call 360-834-3611.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: Diana Gould will present a program on workplace flexibility, 11:30 a.m. May 15, lunch and program, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Cost is $25-$35. * Reservations: http://www.swhrma.org/index.php/event?id=140.

Clark County Pub Talk: “To Market, To Market: Branding your Way to Success,” with Cyndi Parker, principal and creative director and Marc Neidlinger, creative director of branding for Gravitate Design, 5 to 8 p.m. May 16 at Fort Vancouver National Site, artillery barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road. * Register: http://www.swwdc.org, 360-909-5632.

Financial seminars: Vicki Fitzsimmons of Edward Jones Investments will give information about the stock market and the basics of investing and financial planning, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 17, 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102. Upcoming seminars include: Focus on Fixed Income, June 21; Foundations of Investing, July 19; and How to Raise a Money-Smart Child, Aug. 16. * Reservations: Debbie, 360-573-6604.

Estate planning seminar: Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation offers free estate planning seminar, 1:30-3 p.m. May 17 in conference rooms C and D on the third floor of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 2211 N.E. 139th St. Guest speakers include an estate planning attorney and a long-term care professional. Refreshments provided. * Reservations: Shirley Gross, 360-487-3457 or skgross@lhs.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 Monday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491.