Clark County business calendar

Tuesday

Business banking seminar: Vancouver SCORE will present a free workshop to learn equipment financing, revolving credit lines, construction loans, rates and terms from commercial banks and from credit unions, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. Seating is limited to those having a confirmed reservation. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.

Estate planning: Attorney Margaret Madison Phelan will present a seminar on the myths of estate planning, 2-4 p.m. . Free. * Location, necessary reservations, 360-696-2069.Job fair: The Urban League of Portland sponsors a Career Connections Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland. Features employers from health care, retail, construction, government, nonprofit and corporate sectors. Bring résumé.

Wednesday

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 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Cost is $85. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Understanding financial ratios: Vancouver SCORE helps entrepreneurs better understand their own company’s business financial statements and how to use them to manage a small business, 9 a.m. to noon April 29 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 120, Vancouver. The seminar will be led by Bill Ruttledge, who has more than 40 years’ business experience. Attendees will receive a flash drive containing copies of all seminar materials and guidance from SCORE mentors. Cost, $55. Limited to six attendees. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.

Webinar about taxes: Washington State Department of Revenue will host a free live webinar for new and small-business owners, 10-11 a.m. April 30. Participants will learn about excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. Deadline to register is April 25. * Register by sending an email to nbowebinar@dor.wa.gov with the following information: your name, company name, phone number and email address.

Estate planning: Vancouver Trinity Lutheran Foundation is sponsoring an estate-planning seminar, 9:30 a.m. to noon May 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Speakers will include a lawyer and CPA talking about community property agreements, wills and trusts, guardianship procedures and tax issues. Free. Registration necessary. * 360-695-1221.

Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6-7 p.m. May 6 and 20 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. Upcoming seminars will be May 6 and 20.* Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.

Paying business owner: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop, “How Should the Business Owner Get Paid?,” 9-10:30 a.m. May 7 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Carlo Narciso, a SCORE mentor and consultative professional, will lead the session. Cost is $30. Seating is limited to eight people. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 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.