Wednesday
Leads & Needs: Networking event, 7:30-9 a.m. 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 vancouverusa.com
Friday
Networking workshop: Marketing coach Veronika Noize will present Networking 4 Newbies, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at DIY Marketing Center, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver. Cost is $10. Register: www.diymarketingcenter.com/Networking4Newbies or 360-882-1298.
Upcoming
Employment law: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will speak about Marijuana — New Rules, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Cost is $20, cash or check at the door. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or call 360-816-2475.
SCORE marketing workshop: Vancouver SCORE will present a workshop, “Win in the $500B Federal Marketplace,” 9-11 a.m. Jan. 17, Vancouver Housing Authority community room, 2500 Main St., Vancouver. The presenter is Carroll Bernard, a seasoned entrepreneur who brings a unique perspective to federal contracting, coaching and training. Cost, $45. Register: events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4aqaptcab&oeidk=a07e8kkoshvc444824c, 360-699-1079.