Today
Professional connections: Dawn Hartwell will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Topic: “How to be safe while doing business.” Upcoming speakers include: Rick Wickizer, “Business Coaching,” from lessons learned, Feb. 9; Dave Dumas, “Are you prepared for an emergency?” Feb. 16; and Dan Moore, “Do you know what is in your water?” Feb. 23. * sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz.
Ongoing
Fee tax help for low income: AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer free assistance with personal income tax returns at six locations around Clark County. Nine locations will be open to assist taxpayers with tax issues related to Affordable Care Act, Health Savings Account and Earned Income Tax Credit. Photo identification is required for the taxpayer, and spouse if present, plus all income tax documents and prior year’s tax return. As of Jan. 26, taxpayers can make appointments for the tax aide sites at the Camas City Library, Three Creeks Community Library and at Clark Housing Resource Center. * For appointments, call 360-690-4496, ext. 105; for information about location sites, hours of operation and what to bring, call 888-687-2277 or http://aarp-tax-aide-sw-washington.org/sites.html.
Upcoming
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 Feb. 11 at the SCORE office, 4001 Main St., Room 222, Vancouver. Ted Powell, a businessman who served 36 years with an nternational tire manufacturer in various marketing positions, will lead the workshop. Cost is $85. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.
Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour seminar to help learn how to get the appointment, prepare for the call and make the sale, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at Score office, 4001 Main St., Suite 120, Vancouver. Class will be led by Susan St. John, who has more than 35 years of business and experience. Cost is $55. * www.scorevancouver.org/training, 503-897-0275.
