Today
Jobs Fair: 9 a.m. to noon, Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, 100 Columbia St., Vancouver. Open to everyone in Southwest Washington. Hosted by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. * herrerabeutler.house.gov
The Magic of Corporate America: The Professional Connections Networking Group meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Glenwood Retirement Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., second floor, in Vancouver. Craig Martin, speaker. Everyone who would like to meet new people and bring business cards is welcome.
Tuesday
Legalized Marijuana: How is an Employer to Respond? 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Attorney Chrys Martin and Pamela Mack of Occuscreen will walk attendees through creating a policy on legal recreational marijuana use, choosing a screening process and how to respond to a positive test. Luncheon registration $25 members/partner organizations or $35 nonmembers at the door. * http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1433752
Small Business Resource Open House: The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s Business Resource Center invites those wishing to start a business to attend a free open house 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1101 Broadway, Suite 100. Meet face-to-face with free or low-cost business support groups and counselors for information on funding, marketing, accounting and human resources. * Information: mcannell@vancouverusa.com
Friday
Health Care Hiring Event: 10 a.m. to noon at WorkSource Vancouver, 5411 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Suite 15. Those seeking jobs as caregivers and certified nursing assistants are encouraged to dress as they would for an interview, bring copies of their résumé and be prepared to complete a screening interview and talk with employers. Employers representing home care, long-term care facilities, hospice and hospitals will be represented.
Upcoming
The Diamaro Wellness Project: Michael Thulin will address the meeting of the Professional Connections Networking Group from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Glenwood Retirement Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., Vancouver.
Choosing Your Computer System: A Roadmap to Success, a program sponsored by Washington State University-Vancouver’s Business Growth MAP Alliance, will feature presenter Jeff Greenaway, founder and consulting CIO at CIO onDemand. He will outline ways to find the right system for your needs, choosing a vendor, planning for growth, and reducing failure risks. The program runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Burgerville’s Center for Responsible Community Leadership, 1602 W. Main St. in Vancouver. Cost $10 per person in advance or $15 per person day of event at the door. * http://formtool.wsu.edu/vancouver/Signup/index.castle?formid=2
Commercial Property 101 Workshop: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Coldwell Banker Commercial downtown offices, 300 W. 15th St. Speaker Jim West of Coldwell Banker Commercial will give an overview of 20 local companies that have made commercial property ownership part of their business mode. Jim Bright of Northwest Business Association will discuss the SBA 504 Loan and its use in acquiring a commercial property. * http://yourfuture-own-it.com/cp101 or 360-823-5109.
After Hours Event: The Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association will hold an after-hours networking event Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Utopia Salon & Spa, 1503 N.E. 78th St. * RSVP by June 8 at utopiasalon@yahoo.com or 360-573-4806. Space is limited.
Job Fair: Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at PIC Staffing Solutions, 1555 Downriver Drive, Woodland. Opportunities for direct hire, temp to hire and summer positions in a number of fields including clerical, building trades, manufacturing and engineering. * Ashley@picateam.com. 360-841-8460 or 360-947-6377.
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 Sunday publication date. Send tokay.richardson@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.
