Tuesday
Business After Hours: This event offers an opportunity for business professionals to network in a social setting from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clark County Family YMCA, 11324 N.E. 51st Circle, Vancouver Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. $10 members; $20 others. * Register: 360-694-2588.
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 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.
Saturday
Estate planning: Vancouver Trinity Lutheran Foundation is sponsoring an estate planning seminar, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St., Vancouver. Speakers will include a lawyer and certified public accountant talking about community property agreements, wills and trusts, guardianship procedures and tax issues. Free. Registration necessary. * 360-695-1221.
Upcoming
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.
Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. May 7 at Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, $5. Continental breakfast provided. Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce members may bring a nonmember guest. * Register: 360-694-2588 or http://vancouverusa.com.
Business owner workshop: 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 persons. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.
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 May 13 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Cost is $85. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 360-699-1079.
Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:30 a.m. May 13, lunch and program, “Values Science,” at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver. The speaker will be Don Everett, founder and CEO of Workforce Interactive. Cost is $25-$35. * Register: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/569822.
Hiring employees: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop to learn when and how to hire your first employee, 1-4 p.m. May 14 at Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited to those having a confirmed reservation. * 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.
