Clark County business calendar

Upcoming

Clark County Pub Talk: Marketing musts and mistakes, 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Artillery Barracks, 600 E. Hatheway Road, Vancouver. Ryan Moor, CEO of Ryonet Corp., will speak. Light refreshments; beverages available for purchase. Fee is $20 members, $30 for others. Contact: Courtney Givens, 360-909-5632 or courtney@simplepleasuresevents.com.

Home foreclosure prevention: The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a free foreclosure prevention and information seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 18 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. Jacky Sabin, program coordinator, 360-334-4007.

Employment law: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown bag employment law lunch discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Topic: Communicating with Employees about Work Restrictions and Disability Accommodation.” Cost is $20, cash or check at the door. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or sheila.nordgren@landerholm.com, or call 360-816-2475.

East Vancouver Business Association: Networking breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m., Feb. 21 , Elite Care NW, 2400 N.E. 112th Ave., Vancouver. Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain will discuss the police department and how they can deliver good service to the city. Kathy Mensinger, 360-980-2624.

Ongoing

Free tax help for low income: Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low and moderate income of all ages, with special attention to those age 60 and older, is available from AARP Tax-Aide through April 15. Photo ID is required for the taxpayer present and must bring acceptable proof of Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for every person on the tax return. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer assistance with personal income tax returns at the following sites: Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St.; Three Creeks Community Library, 800-C E. Tenney Road; Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave.; Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 S.E. Eighth St., Battle Ground; Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.; Community Housing Resource Center, 103 E. 29th St., Vancouver. 888-687-2277 or 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.