Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Lindsay Scott, How to Look Your Best, will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include: Shari Trayer, Just Right Auto, Dec. 8; and Temple Cartmill, The Spirit of Your Business, Dec. 15. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz

Tuesday

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 or 503-897-0275.

Wednesday

Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour seminar to learn four deadly mistakes and how to optimize leads, 9 to noon at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Class limited to six attendees. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Transferring assets on death: Workshop begins at 3 p.m. at Banner Bank, 15640 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Topics: transferring assets on death without going to court and what you should know about reverse mortgages. Speakers include Dan Marsh, attorney with Marsh, Higgins, Beaty & Hatch; Mark Eshelman, a reverse mortgage specialist with Banner Bank; and Dan Jensen, a realtor affiliated with Equity Northwest Properties. Reservations: Cindy Hutchinson, 360-695-7909; or Mark Eshelman, 360-910-7710.

Thursday

Business plan basics: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour workshop to learn the basics for writing your business plan, 9 to noon at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

East Vancouver Business Association: Networking event, 5:30 to 7 p.m., The Quarry Senior Living, 415 S.E. 177th Ave., Vancouver. Annual “Tie One on With Santa” holiday event. Kathy Mensinger, 360-980-2624.

Friday

Financial statements: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour workshop to gain a better understanding of how to use financial reports to control your business and secure its growth, 9 to noon at SCORE offices, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Cost is $55. Seating is limited. www.scorevancouver.org/training or 503-897-0275.

Upcoming

Monday Madness Networking: Margo Priebe from the YWCA will speak about the benefits of their Holiday Shop Program on the community, and Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, will speak on how giving can be fulfilling at Monday Madness Networking, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Cost is $10 or $5 plus a new toy. 360-281-4940.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:30 a.m. lunch and program with attorney Linda Frischmeyer, who will speak about her work to resolve especially difficult or long-standing situations and representing clients before federal and state agencies, at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver. Cost is $25-$35. Register: by Dec. 8 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/570550

Volunteers needed

2014 tax season: Volunteers are needed to help taxpayers in Clark and Skamania counties who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2014 tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. Tax-Aide is particularly in need of volunteers who are bilingual in English/Spanish. Volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited basis for qualified program-related expenses. http://aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.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 360-735-4598.