Tuesday
Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:30 a.m. lunch and program, Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road. Cost is $25-$35. Topic: HR as a Business Partner. Register: http://www.swhrma.org/index.php/event?id=140.
Wednesday
Business association meeting: The Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association general meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 40 et 8 Lounge, 7607 N.E. 26th Ave. Speakers: Scott Bailey, regional economist for Washington Employment Security Department; John Peterson, general manager of Clark Regional Wastewater District’ and Jason Robertson, president of Public Involvement and Economic Development Company. Lunch is $10. Reservations by today to ilastanek@hotmail.com or leave message at 360-573-7376.
Thursday
Vancouver SCORE: “Starting a Business — What It Takes,” a half-day seminar to get a business off the ground, 1 to 4 p.m. at Vancouver Community Library, Klikitat Room, 901 C St. Topics include what it takes to start a business, making a business plan, understanding the market and financing alternatives. Cost, $35. http://www.scorevancouver.org/workshops, 360-699-1079.
Upcoming
Financial seminars: Vicki Fitzsimmons of Edward Jones Investments will give information about the foundations of investing, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 19, 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102; How to Raise a Money-Smart Child, Aug. 16. Register: Debbie, 360-573-6604.