Clark County business calendar

Today

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

Professional connections: Mark Herdering will speak at noon at a free networking group, Professional Connections, at Glenwood Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver. Upcoming speakers include: Nina Cammann with Nerium Intl, Jan. 26. * sandy.jensen@hotmail.com and professionalconnections.biz.

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, 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 the website for a complete schedule of workshops and short video version of the workshop. * Register http://www.dor.wa.gov or contact Rick Stedman with questions at 360-705-6624.

Money savings tips: Free workshop about income tax return money saving tips, 3 p.m. at Glenwood Place Senior Living, 5500 N.E. 82nd Ave., Vancouver. Speakers: Dan Marsh, attorney; John Nord, certified financial planner; Dee Memering, long term care professional; Hans Boehm, retirement planning counselor; and Lori Peterman, certified public account. * Reservations preferred, Cindy Hutchinson, 360-695-7909.

Upcoming

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. Starting 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.

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 business: 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.