Clark County Business Calendar

Today

Professional connections: Ron Cooper will speak about “Getting a return of cash on items you already purchased” at noon Jan. 5 at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include: Tim Adams of Tomato Productions on how to image brand, Jan. 12; Mark Herdering, Jan. 19; and Nina Cammann with Nerium International, Jan. 26. sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and www.professionalconnections.biz

Upcoming

Selling techniques for small businesses: Vancouver SCORE will present a three-hour seminar on how to get an appointment, prepare for the call and make the sale, 9 to noon Jan. 13 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.

Southwest Washington Human Resources Management Association: 11:15 a.m. Jan. 13 lunch and program with Chad Pearson, marketing manager, Shared Work Program, Employment Security Department, at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver. Cost is $25-$35. Register: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/570550.

Employment law lunch discussion: Attorney Linda E. Frischmeyer will hold a brown-bag employment-law lunch discussion, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 at Landerholm law offices, 805 Broadway, Suite 1000, Vancouver. Topic: “Ill-tempered employees — disciplinary action or disability accommodation?” Cost is $20 per person; bring cash or check. Reservations: linda.frischmeyer@landerholm.com or 360-816-2475.

Monday Madness Networking: Two local speakers will attend Monday Madness Networking, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Latte Da Coffeehouse & Wine bar, 205 E. 39th St., Vancouver. Cost is $10; each person will receive a coupon for a free beverage. 360-281-4940.

Business After Hours: This event offers an opportunity for business professionals to network in a social setting from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Gardner School, 16413 N.E. 50th Ave., Vancouver. Sponsored by Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. $10 members; $20 others. Register: 360-694-2588.

Building businesss: A new networking event begins at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Victor Fitness Systems, 1721 N.E. 64th Ave., Unit 110, Vancouver. Keynote speaker, Patricia Zamboni Coash, owner of Aushi Mizani, will speak on “3 Keys to Networking for Business Success.” Fee, $10, includes speaker, two beverages and a raffle ticket. Register: 360-921-3329.

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.