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Clark County business calendar

The Columbian
Published: January 12, 2014, 4:00pm

Wednesday

Free tax workshop: The Vancouver office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small-business owners, 9 a.m. to noon at 8008 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Suite 340, Vancouver. Participants will learn about Washington excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements. All receive a workbook and a reference guide to Department of Revenue rules. Visit website for a complete schedule of workshops and short video version of the workshop. Register www.dor.wa.gov or 360-256-2060.

Thursday

Economic outlook: An Edward Jones seminar “Outlook for 2014,” 2 and 3:30 p.m. at 6204 N.E. Highway 99, Suite E. Refreshments will be served. * Reservations: Sarah, 360-695-8528.

Financial workshop: Vicki Fitzsimmons of Edward Jones Investments presents a free seminar, “Bring Balance to Your Budget,” 5:30-6:15 p.m. at 9901 N.E. Seventh Ave., Suite A102, Vancouver. Fitzsimmons will discuss the balance between saving and borrowing. Register: Debra, 360-573-6604.

Friday

East Vancouver Business Association: Networking breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m., Cascade Athletic Club, 16096 S.E. 15th St. Brian Rohan with Advocare will speak about health for the new year. Kathy Mensinger, 360-980-2624.

Employment law: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will speak about Marijuana — New Rules, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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., 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: tickets, 360-699-1079.

Upcoming

Forecast breakfast: The Columbian’s 2014 Economic Forecast Breakfast, “Turning Promise into Prosperity,” is presented by Riverview Community Bank. Keynote panel includes Jon Roberts of TIP Strategies; Scott Bailey, Employment Security Department regional economist; and Rick Goode, CEO of Columbia Machine Inc. Four breakout sessions available following keynote. $50 per ticket includes breakfast. 7 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St. Advance registration required. Tickets and information at www.columbian.com.

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 Feb. 1 through April 15. Photo ID is required for the taxpayer presentation 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. 888-687-2277 or 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.

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