Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1409 Franklin St., Suite 101, Vancouver. The foreclosure process and timelines are explained and homeowners are provided with information about accessing free legal services. The second seminar of the month will be Dec. 17. * Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.

Wednesday

Smart marketing workshop: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop, Smart Marketing for Success, 9 a.m. to noon at SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Suite 220, Vancouver. The class will be led by SCORE volunteer Ava Stevens. Cost, $55. * Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7bifalsc51948a5&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.

Thursday

East Vancouver Business Association: End-of-year event, “Tie One on With Santa,” 5 to 7:30 p.m., The Quarry at Columbia Tech Center, 415 S.E. 177th Ave., Vancouver. * Register: Kathy Mensinger, kathy@evba.net or 360-980-2624.

Upcoming

Introduction to QuickBooks: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop on the mechanics of recording basic transactions with real-world examples, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 at Vancouver Housing Authority community room, 2500 Main St., Vancouver. Cost, $85. * http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8fjn0591675c41b&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.

Holiday luncheon and basket raffle: Battle Ground Chamber sponsors the event, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Lunch will be catered. Admission: $35/$40. * http://www.battlegroundchamber.org, 360-687-1510.

Understanding financial reports: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop with a layman’s basic guide to business financial statements and how they can be used to plan/manage a small business, with several hands-on business ratios exercises, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 120. Cost, $55.* http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8frbn1ub71793d4&llr=4aqaptcab, 360-699-1079.

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 360-735-4598.