Events

GRO Parade of Homes
2025-09-14 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-19 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Nines at Camas Meadows, 4555 NW Camas Meadows Dr, Camas, WA 98607
The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest in high-end home construction, the GRO Parade of Homes offers a walk-through experience of six homes at The Nines at Camas Meadows. Each home boasts the future of liveability from condo living to sprawling dream homes. Features include open-air entertaining, state of the art home technology, appliances, lighting, plumbing, textures, and colors. Trusted builders, designers, and real estate professionals will be on-site to answer questions and offer insights.
Our four builders this year are, Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Urban NW Homes, NW Fortune and NR Construction Concepts. The cost is $15 per person over 12 years old or free for children under 12. Park across the street and be respectful of neighbors. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 21. Designer Day is Sept. 10, Industry Night is Sept. 11 and Hero Day is Sept. 14. Homes are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Buy tickets at GROParadeofHomes.com.

Flourish Vancouver Networking
2025-09-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-09-24 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-10-29 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-11-05 08:00 - 09:30 and 11 more dates | Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, United States
Flourish Vancouver Networking is 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Keller Williams Realty, 2211 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver.

WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | WorkSource Vancouver, 204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States
WorkSource will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at 204 Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, Vancouver. Candidates should dress for a job interview, bring copies of their resume, and be prepared to meet and interview with hiring managers. Job seekers are encouraged to open a free account on www.worksourcewa.com. Candidates can post or create a resume to gain exposure to additional companies that have job openings, search for jobs, and learn about job training and placement services available through WorkSource. Job seekers can register for the event at bit.ly/4mIO0kA. For more details, contact su*********@****wa.gov or 360-735-4981 or stop by the front desk at WorkSource.
Among the companies attending are:
• Cascadia Healthcare
• Centerline Drive
• Dick Hannah
• DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration
• FBI
• H&R Block
• Madrona Recovery
• Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
• Multnomah County – Department of Community Justice
• OnPoint Credit Union
• Serengeti Care
• State of Washington ESD
• U.S. Postal Service
• VA Portland Healthcare
• Xchange Recovery
Positions to be filled include:
• Automotive Technicians
• Caregivers
• CDL Drivers
• Certified Peer Support Specialist
• CNA
• Corrections Officers
• Mortgage Service Specialist
• Postal Workers
• Registered Nurse
• Service Lot Porter
• Special Agents
• Substance Abuse Disorder Trainee
• Tax Preparers
• Teller
• Wellness Counselor

Multilingual Hiring Event
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Partners in Careers, 3210 N.E. 52nd St.`, Vancouver, WA, United States
Partners in Careers and WorkSource will host a multilingual hiring event for immigrants, refugees and non-English speakers from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23 at Partners in Careers, 3210 N.E. 52nd St., Vancouver. Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Dari and Arabic translators will be available onsite. Candidates should dress for a job interview, bring resumes and be prepared to meet and interview with hiring managers. For more details, c ontact Margarita Marochkina at ma******************@****wa.gov or Irina Tracy at Ir****@****ic.org. Among the companies attending are:
• C-Tran
• Consumer Direct Care Network (CDWA)
• Dediko
• Hilton Hotel
• Kyocera
• NW Flooring
• NW College of Construction
• Old Tblisi
• Slavic Christian Academy
• Tidal Transport
Positions to be filled include:
• Transportation
• Construction
• Education
• Manufacturing
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• General labor
• Restaurant/food services

ThriveCon 2025: Fears in Business
2025-10-15 10:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 20:30 | The Vancouver Innovation Center, 18110 SE 34th St., Vancouver, 98683, United States
Fear fades when you’re not facing it alone.
Join hundreds of business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs as we confront real fears in business – from self-doubt to scaling up – and turn them into momentum. At ThriveCon 2025, you’ll learn, laugh, and grow side-by-side with people who get it.
ThriveCon 2025: Face Your Fears. Fuel Your Future.
October 15–16, 2025 | Vancouver Innovation Center | Hosted by Passages to Success
ThriveCon isn’t just another business conference – it’s a movement. Built for bold dreamers, scrappy startups, and seasoned entrepreneurs alike, ThriveCon 2025 is where passion meets purpose, and where community meets courage.
This year’s theme is FEARS – the real ones that hold us back: fear of failure, of growth, of hiring, of visibility, of making the next move. Through raw conversations, immersive experiences, and powerful peer connection, we’re helping you confront those fears and leave stronger, smarter, and more inspired than ever.
What to Expect:
Dynamic Keynotes
Fear-smashing Breakout Sessions
Interactive “Mad Science Lab” experiences
Real talk, no fluff – just actionable strategies
Vendor Market, Networking Lounges & VIP Experiences
Ceremonial Activities to burn down doubt and build back stronger
Whether you’re scaling a side hustle, reimagining your career, or looking to grow your impact — ThriveCon is your two-day permission slip to go all in.
Learn more & grab your tickets at ThriveConCommunity.com

Mechatronics Open House
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Clark College Columbia Tech Center, 18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98683, United States
Clark College will host a Mechatronics Open House from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Columbia Tech Center campus, 18700 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. in east Vancouver. Visitors can take a hands-on tour of the facility, meet instructors, explore industry equipment and learn about this fast-growing field. This event is open to the public; high school students and anyone interested in a career in mechatronics are encouraged to attend.
