Today
Professional Connections Networking Group: Noon to 1 p.m., Glenwood Retirement Plaza, 5320 N.E. 81st Ave., second floor. Free. Speaker, John Bryden of 5 Star Enterprises: “Dr. Gadget, keeping them working.” Everyone who would like to meet new people and bring business cards is welcome.
Tuesday
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Annual Membership Meeting Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Ballroom, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Portland. Keynote speaker, Tracy Curtis on Latinos and heart disease. $29 members, $34 nonmembers. info@hmccoregon.com. Followed by free Employment & Business Fair from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will meet human resources and contract staff who will share job openings and contracting opportunities.
Wednesday
Leads and Needs: 7:30 to 9 a.m., Beaches Restaurant and Bar, 1919 S.E. Columbia River Drive, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Light breakfast refreshment provided by the sponsor. Cost: $5.
Networking: Clark County Professional Alliances Group meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Java House, 210 W. Evergreen, Vancouver, to allow professionals to exchange job leads with one another. New members are added each week. 360-936-9388.
Thursday
Thursday Member Focus Group: 8 to 9 a.m., Courtyard Village Media Room, 4555 N.E. 66th Ave., a free networking event. Alexis 360-314-6463.
Friday
Networking: The Breakfast Club meets every other Friday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Umpqua Bank, 720 Esther St., Vancouver. There will be a light breakfast provided with the opportunity to meet many other local businesses in the Vancouver community. New members welcome. Breakfast provided, bring business cards. Derrick Luiz-Nelson, derrickluiznelson@umpquabank.com or 360-713-6161.
Networking 4 Newbies: Free meeting from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the first Friday of each month at SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row. This group helps those new to business networking get comfortable with the basics including introductions and connecting one-on-one in a safe, facilitated environment. Sign up: www.meetup.com/Networking-Newbies
Upcoming
Legislative Review Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. at the Heathman Lodge, 7801 N.E. Greenwood Drive. All businesses are invited for an opportunity to voice their concerns to local lawmakers from the 14th, 17th, 18th and 20th districts. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the Building Industry Group, and the Building Industry Association of Clark County are sponsors. Tickets $55 or $700 for a VIP table. Sign up: www.biaofclarkcounty.org
Networking Business Meeting: Hazel Dell/Salmon Creek Business Association general luncheon meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 40 et 8 Bingo annex at 7607 N.E. 26th Ave. Lunch at noon.
Networking Event: East Vancouver Business Association, 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 17, at Tapped Brewhouse and Pub, 2005 S.E. 192nd Ave., No. 100, Camas. Breakfast and refreshments served. Speed networking session and speaker Jessica Tatieze from Zara Clinic. Jacquie@evbanet
