Name of event: Training: Promoting Your Business with Effective Web Content Date and time: Jan. 16, 6:30 — 9 p.m. Place: Bellevue Community College...
Name of event: Training: Promoting Your Business with Effective Web Content
Date and time: Jan. 16, 6:30 — 9 p.m.
Place: Bellevue Community College, Building B, Room 101
Cost: $175 online registration or $225 at the door.
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Web site: www.ayoswebdesign.com
Event phone: 425-770-5533
Description: The objective of this class is to help you develop the type of Web content that will generate more business from your Web site. Various types of content such as blogs, video and audio will be discussed with special attention paid to helping you understand why the right content is so valuable to both you and your customers. Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and those responsible for Web site content are invited. This class is hosted by Ayo’s Website Design and Ten Cent Solutions.
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Name of event: Building a Business Plan
Date and time: Jan 16, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $85, $75 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206 553 7320
Description: A well-written business plan is your blueprint for success. Understand marketing, operations, finance and cash flow.
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Name of event: How to Grow Your Portfolio Despite a Declining U.S. Dollar
Date and time: Jan. 17, 7 p.m.
Place: Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St., Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.mcalvany.com
Event phone: 800-525-9556 ext. 118
Description: This financial seminar will provide investors with political, geopolitical and financial information that cannot be found on Wall Street. Economic experts and metals analysts Don McAlvany and David McAlvany will present a solid strategy of wealth preservation for your financial and retirement assets while living in an unstable economy.
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Name of event: WWU Masters in Teaching degree
Date and time: Jan. 17, 6 p.m.
Place: North Seattle Community College
Cost: Free
Web site: www.wwu.edu/seattle
Event phone: 206-527-3718
Description: Masters in Teaching (MIT) offered in Seattle. Ready for a career change? Working professionals who want the rewards of teaching in secondary schools are invited to learn about Western Washington University’s Masters in Teaching degree (MIT).
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Name of event: How to Write Marketing Materials That Get Clients
Date and time: Jan. 17, noon — 1 p.m.
Place: Everett Community College
Web site: www.success-stream.com
Event phone: 425-388-9279
Description: A presentation by Stacy Karacostas, a marketing consultant, copywriter, and the author of more than 100 articles on marketing and copywriting and the e-workbook: “Putting Your Business on the Road to Success.” Karacostas will share tips to create marketing materials that speak directly to customers in a way that is likable, interesting and enticing and make your company stand out from the crowd.
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Name of event: Microsoft Response Point Phone System for Small Businesses
Date and time: Jan. 17, 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Place: Congruent, 4205 148th Ave. N.E., Bellevue
Web site: www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=123230
Event phone: 425-460-0172
Description: You are invited to join Congruent for a Microsoft Response Point demonstration and test drive. Lunch provided.
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Name of event: Is 2008 the Year to Start Your Business?
Date and time: Jan. 17, noon.
Place: Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, ninth floor conference room.
Cost: Free
Web site: www.TheEsource.com/JPullen
Event phone: 206-324-1185
Description: Learn about making the change from employee to entrepreneur and how franchises make it easier.
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Name of event: WSA January Networking
Date and time: Jan. 17, 5-8 p.m.
Place: Valhalla Bar and Grill, Kirkland
Cost: $20-$30
Web site: www.wsa.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=0801NETWK
Event phone: 206-448-3033, ext. 111
Description: Join the WSA for the first Networking Event of 2008 and connect with Washington’s technology leaders and professionals.
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Name of event: Architecture in an Agile Organization: Incorporating Architecture in Agile Software Development
Date and time: Jan. 17, 5-7 p.m.
Place: The Seattle Public Library, Wright & Ketcham Room, 4th Floor, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.solutionsiq.com/events.html
Description: Agile software development methods are too often tagged as architecturally weak or disconnected from the realities of delivering large systems. However, many leading software architects are pushing through the noise to rapidly evolve the Agile architecture discipline. This two-hour seminar will focus on the experiences of two experts and the approaches they have taken to better align businesses with architecture goals. To reserve a seat, email events@solutionsiq.com
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Name of event: Dashboard Strategies with the Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform
Date and time: Jan. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Place: The Harbor Club Bellevue, 777 108th Ave. N.E.
Web site: www.madronasg.com
Event phone: 206-686-8701
Description: This seminar will examine key steps to a successful dashboard project; development of key performance indicators (KPIs); designing for visual effectiveness; introducing interactivity within the dashboard; and leveraging existing investments in the Microsoft Platform
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Name of event: Bellevue Chamber January Business Lunch
Date and time: Jan. 17, noon-1:30 p.m.
Place: Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. S.E., Bellevue.
Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers; corporate tables available
Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org
Event phone: 425-213-1205
Description: Hear from Redmond’s new mayor, John Marchione, and also the next mayor of Bellevue on the commonalities and bright future of the two cities.
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Name of event: How to Grow Your Portfolio Despite a Declining U.S. Dollar
Date and time: Jan. 17th, 7 p.m.
Place: Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St., Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.mcalvany.com
Event phone: 800-525-9556, extension 118
Description: This financial seminar will provide investors with political, geopolitical and financial information that cannot be found on Wall Street. Economic experts and metals analysts Don McAlvany and David McAlvany will present a solid strategy of wealth preservation for your financial and retirement assets while living in an unstable economy.
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Name of event: Publici-Tea half-day training event
Date and time: Jan. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Place: Avikai Spa, Issaquah
Cost: $297
Web site: www.publici-tea.com
Event phone: 425-641-5214
Description: Small-business owners can learn PR fundamentals and get personal attention from work-in-the-trenches publicist and newspaper columnist Nancy S. Juetten. Receive print, audio and electronic materials to support greater publicity success with more ease.
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Name of event: Inspired Action Workshop
Date and time: Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Place: Seattle Convention Center
Cost: $99
Web site: www.matthewferry.com
Event phone: 425-641-5214
Description: Philanthropist and ex-Microsoft executive Scott Oki is first on the agenda, speaking about passion and vision. Guests will learn lessons to inspire life-changing results.
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Name of event: Effective Agile Planning with SolutionsIQ
Date and time: Jan. 21-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Place: The Harbor Club Seattle
Cost: $1,200 per person
Web site: www.solutionsiq.com/scrum/training_events.html
Event phone: 800-235-4091
Description: This workshop will prepare customers, advocates for the customer, and product development teams for effective iterative and incremental planning with specific tools and techniques proven through real world projects. SolutionsIQ Agile Coaches will share practical examples from their experience in using multiple Agile and non-Agile planning techniques.
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Name of event: Your Voice: The Most Important Tool in Your Business Toolkit
Date and time: Jan. 22, noon-1 p.m.
Place: Rainier Square Conference Center, third floor, Fourth and Union, Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.speakingmatters.net
Event phone: 206-216-4650
Description: Anna Bernstein, founder of Speaking Matters, presents an interactive hour that will answer questions about voice improvement and include tips about taking your voice to its most professional level. E-mail anna@speakingmatters.net for more information.
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Name of event: NW Biodiesel Network monthly meeting
Date and time: Jan. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Place: Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N.
Cost: Free
Web site: http://nwbiodiesel.org/
Description: Peter Moulton provides an update on what is happening in the upcoming Washington state legislative session related to biodiesel. Come learn how legislative action will impact the biodiesel industry in our state.
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Name of event: Business owners seminar series
Date and time: Jan. 23, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Place: Museum of Flight
Cost: $49, includes breakfast
Web site: www.TAB-WesternWa.com
Event phone: 206-322-9925
Description: The seminar will address effectively terminating employees, the results driven sales process, and business succession planning.
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Name of event: ASWA dinner meeting, with Tax Update
Date and time: Jan. 23, 6-8:30 p.m.
Place: The College Club, 505 Madison St., Seattle
Cost: $27 with meal, $3 without
Web site: http://aswaseattle.org/calendar.cfm
Event phone: 206-467-8645
Description: At this meeting of the American Society of Women Accountants Seattle Chapter, CPAs Heather Mills and Rich Barry of Ernst & Young will present an Annual Tax Update, featuring discussion of updates and changes in individual and business taxation. Register by phone or online by Jan. 17 at 5 p.m.
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Name of event: Training Course: Psychology of an Internet Customer
Date and time: Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Place: Bellevue Community College, Building B, Room 101
Cost: $125 online registration or $175 at the door
Web site: www.regonline.com/awdjan23a
Event phone: 425-770-5533
Description: This course, presented by Ayo’s Website Design, will outline how to convert more Web site users into customers by understanding how Internet users’ brains process information differently from when they read a printed publication.
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Name of event: Financial statements
Date and time: Jan 23, 8-11:30 a.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $45, $40 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Learn how to read and understand financial statements. Understand how they apply to your business situation.
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Name of event: Women business owners power lunch
Date and time: Jan 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Place: Washington Athletic Club
Cost: $31-$56.
Web site: www.womenbusinessowners.org
Event phone: 206-575-3232
Description: This month’s speaker is couture designer Luly Yang, the
2007 Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year recipient.
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Name of event: Bellevue Chamber January Business After Hours
Date and time: Jan. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Lucky Strike Lanes, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., Suite 250 (inside Lincoln Square), Bellevue.
Cost: $12 members, $20 nonmembers
Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org
Event phone: 425-213-1205
Description: Make business connections at this after-work, networking focused event.
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Name of event: Buying and Selling Residential Real Estate in a Slowing Market
Date and time: Jan. 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
Place: Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center
Cost: Free
Web site: www.lawofficeofcraigblackmon.com
Event phone: 206-357-4224
Description: Attorney Marc Holmes will discuss the process of buying and selling residential real estate, working with a real estate agent, working without an agent, and the challenges and opportunities in a changing marketplace. Buyers and sellers will be able to learn more about the mechanics of offering to buy and sell real estate as they apply to FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and MLS transactions. Foreclosure and short sales will not be on the agenda. No registration required — just stop by.
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Name of event: Internet business
Date and time: Jan. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $25, $20 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Whether you’re an Internet newbie or want to use your Web site to promote, operate and grow your business, these sessions are for you.
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Name of event: Internet Basics & the 3-Part Story of Search Engines
Date and time: Jan. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Place: Seattle SCORE
Cost: $25
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Before you can use the Web for your business, you’ll need to understand domain names, hosts, code and content. Then we’ll explain Search Engine Registration, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and SEM (Search Engine Marketing). This workshop also includes an introduction to Google Business Solutions’ free tools designed for small business.
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Name of event: 2nd Annual Steppin Up Womens Leadership Conference
Date and time: Jan. 25-27
Place: Best Western Wesley Inn of Gig Harbor
Cost: $299 per person with a 2-night stay hotel booking, $349 without (Includes Friday night kickoff party, all sessions and meals. Ask about special corporate rates for this event.)
Web site: http://www.wesleyinn.com/story.htm
Description: Kathy Ireland, CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, is keynote speaker at the conference, which is focusing this year on Life Changing Lessons. Speakers will share life lessons they have learned through experiences that have molded them into who they are today. The goal of this conference is to inspire, enlighten and motivate women to lead in their personal and professional life. Also speaking will be Elisa Jaffe, co-host of Northwest Afternoon, KOMO TV. For more information, e-mail Ginger Braaten at Gigner@wesleyinn.com or call 888-462-0002.
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Name of event: Patent, Trademark and Business Law
Date and time: Jan. 26, 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Place: University of Washington campus
Cost: $25
Web site: www.ruttlerlaw.com
Description: Attorneys Jim Ruttler and Michelle Bomberger will discuss the fundamentals of patent, trademark and business law. No prior experience with these topics is necessary and time will be allotted for specific questions.
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Name of event: Creativity in Business workshop
Date and time: Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: Center for Spiritual Living Fellowship Hall, 5801 Sandpoint Way N.E., Seattle
Cost: $100
Web site: www.cslseattle.org/bizSpirit.htm
Event phone: 206-527-8801, ext. 205
Description: Stimulate your innate business creativity with Nicole Mertes and Matt Mostad. Use spiritual and practical tips for accessing inner genius. Enjoy business camaraderie and a catered lunch. Register by Jan 23.
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Name of event: The 2008 Women’s Wellness Resolution
Date and time: Jan. 26, 2-5 p.m.
Place: Avikai Spa, Issaquah
Cost: $20
Web site: www.thewomansresource.com
Event phone: 206-579-0249
Description: Three local women business owners — Angela Pifer, The Nourished Body; Jennifer Malocha, Wuhoo! Fitness; and Debbie Whitlock, Sound Financial Partners — will give women practical information that will help keep them on track. Register online. All proceeds will benefit Washington CASH.
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Name of event: Northwest Development Officers Association Winter Conference 2008
Date and time: Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Place: Washington State Convention Center
Cost: $175
Web site: www.ndoa.org
Description: Get smart about fundraising for nonprofits. This all-day training conference will feature keynote speaker Penelope Burk, author, researcher and fundraising futurist. Network with 400+ fundraising professionals. Shop 20+ vendor marketplace.
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Name of event: 10th Annual Decision Makers Breakfast
Date and time: Jan. 29, 7:30-10 a.m.
Place: Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton Harborside
Cost: $50 per person; $450 for a table of 10
Web site: www.kitsapeda.org
Event phone: 360-377-9499
Description: Keynote speaker John Mitchell, former Western region economist for U.S. Bank, will discuss the economic outlook for the Puget Sound region and Kitsap County. In addition, we will be looking at workforce issues on both regional and local levels. The 2008 Decision Makers Breakfast is sponsored by American Marine Bank.
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Name of event: Build a Compelling Business Case
Date and time: Jan. 30, 6-8:30 p.m.
Place: Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island
Web site: www.pmcnw.org
Event phone: 425-691-7109
Description: Are you preparing to present a business case for your product in 2008? The Product Management Consortium presents a panel of experts who will show you how to develop the foundations of a business case your executive team won’t be able to refuse.
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Name of event: Financing Your Business
Date and time: Jan. 30, noon-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $45, $40 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: This workshop gives you the analytical tools that every banker will require before making a loan commitment.
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Name of event: Better Business Writing Workshop
Date and time: Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Place: Yarrow Bay Office Park, Kirkland
Cost: $395
Web site: http://syntaxtraining.com/PDF/BBW_020108_051508.pdf
Event phone: 206-782-8410
Description: Better Business Writing is a hands-on workshop in planning, writing and editing business documents. Offered by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training, the course will provide strategies, tools and practice to enhance your skills as a business communicator.
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Name of event: Bookkeeping, Taxes & Smart Business Practices
Date and time: Feb. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Downtown Seattle
Cost: $55
Web site: http://www.discoveru.net/classes/detail.cfm?CID=541
Event phone: 206-365-0400
Description: Do you know how to handle the federal tax bookkeeping requirements for your business? Are you aware of the different types of small businesses that you can set up, including sole proprietor, partnerships, limited liability corporations and S corporations? Learn when and which taxes to pay, how to set up your books and how to reap the benefits of the many tax deductions available to you as a small-business owner that are not available to others.
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Name of event: Building a Business Plan
Date and time: Feb. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $85, $75 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: A well-written business plan is your blueprint for success. Understand marketing, operations, finance and cash flow.
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Name of event: Business Growth and Marketing Workshop
Date and time: Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Place: City University, 150 120th Ave. N.E., Building F, Room 1029, Bellevue
Cost: First time guests are free
Web site: http://www.nobsseattle.com/
Event phone: 425-458-1011
Description: Learn how to improve your income potential and build your customer list using proven marketing principles. Also network with other business-minded professionals. RSVP online.
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Name of event: Thailand: Gateway to Success in Asia
Date and time: Feb. 7, 8-10 a.m.
Place: Crowne Plaza Seattle, 1113 6th Ave., Seattle
Cost: Free; registration required
Event phone: 703-770-8058
Description: The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) will provide an update on the current investment climate in Thailand. Register by emailing thailand@odellsimms.com or calling 703-770-8058.
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Name of event: The Sales Conversation Process
Date and time: Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Place: 1700 7th Ave., Suite 2100, Seattle
Cost: $499
Web site: www.performabusdev.com
Event phone: 425-577-3503
Description: How to engage prospects and customers to win or walk (and not lose), learn the fundamentals needed to succeed in today’s world where buyers are in control. For small-business owners, CEOs and independent sales reps. Must preregister, space limited to 12 participants.
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Name of event: Fourth Annual State of Downtown Economic Forum
Date and time: Feb. 7, 7-10 a.m.
Place: Westin Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Downtown Seattle
Cost: $75 DSA members; $90 nonmembers
Web site: www.downtownseattle.como
Event phone: 206-623-0340
Description: The 2008 State of Downtown features the latest data and information about tourism, retail, office and housing trends in Downtown Seattle. It focuses on the current state of Downtown Seattle, reviewing the progress of the past year and takes a look at planned developments of the near future. The program features an expert panel and exhibits of development projects.
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Name of event: WSA 2008 Industry Achievement Awards
Date and time: Feb. 7, 5 p.m.
Place: The Westin Hotel Seattle
Cost: See Web site for details (early bird prices through Jan. 17)
Web site: http://www.wsa.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=IAA08
Description: The keynote speaker at this 13th annual event is Suzie Reider, chief marketing officer, YouTube.com.
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Name of event: PNAA Aerospace Conference
Date and time: Feb. 11-12, 7:30 a.m.
Place: Lynnwood Convention Center
Web site: www.pnaa.net
Event phone: 425-885-0290
Description: PNAA’s conference is the only major aerospace conference held annually in the Pacific Northwest. Meet and network with some of the major companies in the aerospace industry, while at the same time keeping abreast of timely issues that affect you. This year’s theme, “Supply Chain 21st Century,” is supported by a lineup of aerospace experts that includes analyst Richard Aboulafia as well as representatives from Boeing, Airbus and Dassault.
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Name of event: Empower YOUniversity
Date and time: Feb. 12, 7:30-9 a.m.
Place: United Way of Snohomish County, 3120 McDougall Ave., Suite 200
Cost: $15 for Everett Chamber members; $45 for guests
Web site: www.everettchamber.com
Event phone: 425-257-3222, extension 0
Description: The keynote speaker is Alice Cunningham, co-owner of Olympic Hot Tub. Learn why making your products easy to buy, own and refer is a winning business strategy. Event guests will learn proven tips to help their own customers become strong advocates for their products and services; spend less on advertising and reinvest the funds back into their companies; ensure that customers continue to do business with them and recommend them to others.
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Name of event: Starting a New Business
Date and time: Feb. 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $85, $75 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206 553 7320
Description: Learn the basics of getting a business off the ground, including business structure, insurance, accounting and operations.
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Name of event: NAPM-WW dinner meeting
Date and time: Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
Place: Bell Harbor Conference Center
Cost: Member $30, nonmember $35
Web site: www.napmww.org
Description: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Western Washington monthly dinner meeting will host Robi Bendorf C.P.M., giving a presentation on managing price volatility.
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Name of event: Women’s Business Exchange Breakfast
Date and time: Feb. 14, 7-9 a.m.
Place: Washington Athletic Club
Cost: Member $25, nonmember $32, walk-in $35.
Web site: www.wbex.org
Description: Speaker Trish Millnes Dziko, CEO of Technology Access Foundation, will speak on “Rethinking Diversity and Its Impact on Our Lives.”
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Name of event: Negotiations Planning & Strategies
Date and time: Feb. 14, 8 a.m.
Place: Bell Harbor Conference Center
Cost: Members $350, nonmembers $365
Web site: www.napmww.org
Description: The National Association of Purchasing Management-Western Washington is hosting an all day-seminar with featured speaker Robi Bendorf C.P.M. (www.bendorf.com).
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Name of event: SBIR Funding for Technology Entrepreneurs
Date and time: Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Washington State University, Vancouver Campus
Cost: Free, preregistration required
Web site: www.watechcenter.org
Description: Small-business owners and technology entrepreneurs will learn how to successfully compete for federal SBIR funding. Learn how qualified U.S. businesses can obtain SBIR funding for research to evaluate the scientific and technical merit of an idea, create and test prototype technology, and develop the commercialization strategy. Seminar speakers will share essential tools and tips for submitting award-winning SBIR proposals. Attendees will learn about the breadth of SBIR support available through WSU’s Innovation Assessment Center, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Technical Assistance Program, Small Business Development Center Advisors and through collaboration with WSU researchers.
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Name of event: How to Choose a Franchise
Date and time: Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $45, $40 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: What kind of franchise fits your needs, goals and expectations? Learn how to analyze and assess a franchise opportunity, evaluate startup costs and other important criteria before you sign on the dotted line.
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Name of event: Internet 101 for Business Owners: Create a Web Site
Date and time: Feb. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Place: Downtown Seattle
Cost: $49
Web site: http://www.discoveru.net/classes/detail.cfm?CID=900
Event phone: 206-365-0400
Description: Learn the basics behind a Web site and 10 proven steps to make your Web site “trustable and findable” by your target market. Also learn Web site lingo, which programs Web designers use, what costs what and discover what questions you need to ask Web designers you might interview to create your site for you. Gain the Web experience of someone who created and maintains numerous Web sites and is an Internet veteran.
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Name of event: Present Like A Pro
Date and time: Feb. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Place: Downtown Seattle
Cost: $55
Web site: http://www.discoveru.net/classes/detail.cfm?CID=1784
Event phone: 206-365-0400
Description: Whether you are a seasoned pro or taking your first step in the spotlight, presenting in front of an audience can make just about anyone nervous. Even if you’re not that person, step outside the box, go outside of your comfort zone. Attend this class that has something to offer everyone, no matter what skill level you are. Learn the basic principles in all great presentations and leave your nerves at the door.
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Name of event: Your Voice: The Most Important Tool in Your Business Toolkit
Date and time: Feb. 20, noon-1 p.m.
Place: Rainier Square Conference Center, third floor, Fourth and Union, Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.speakingmatters.net
Description: Anna Bernstein, founder of Speaking Matters, presents a free interactive hour that will answer questions about voice improvement and include tips about taking your voice to its most professional level. E-mail anna@speakingmatters.net for more information.
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Name of event: Dashboard Strategies with the Microsoft Business Intelligence Platform
Date and time: Feb. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Place: The Harbor Club Bellevue, 777 108th Ave. N.E.
Web site: www.madronasg.com
Event phone: 206-686-8701
Description: This seminar will examine key steps to a successful dashboard project, development of key performance indicators (KPIs), designing for visual effectiveness, introducing interactivity within the dashboard and leveraging existing investments in the Microsoft Platform
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Name of event: Marketing 101
Date and time: Feb 27, noon-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $45, $40 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Marketing can make or break your business. Get the essentials in this introduction that will help you refine your product, define your target customer and promote like crazy.
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Name of event: Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
Date and time: Feb. 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Place: Downtown Seattle
Cost: $49
Web site: http://www.discoveru.net/classes/detail.cfm?CID=18
Event phone: 206-365-0400
Description: This workshop teaches you the basics of researching and writing successful grant proposals. Learn about funding sources and how to determine which corporations and foundations can help your nonprofit organization. Address how to use directories and online information as well as how to make initial contact with grantmakers. Also discuss the structure of a winning grant proposal: what to include, what to do after you get the grant and how to maintain relationships with funders.
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Name of event: Starting a New Business
Date and time: March 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $85, $75 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Learn the basics of getting a business off the ground, including business structure, insurance, accounting and operations.
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Name of event: Building a Business Plan
Date and time: March 12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $85, $75 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: A well-written business plan is your blueprint for success. Understand marketing, operations, finance and cash flow.
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Name of event: Your Voice: The Most Important Tool in Your Business Toolkit
Date and time: March 19, noon-1 p.m.
Place: Rainier Square Conference Center, third floor, Fourth and Union, Seattle
Cost: Free
Web site: www.speakingmatters.net
Event phone: 206-216-4650
Description: Anna Bernstein, founder of Speaking Matters, presents a free interactive hour that will answer questions about voice improvement and include tips about taking your voice to its most professional level. E-mail anna@speakingmatters.net for more information.
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Name of event: How to Sell
Date and time: March 26, 12:30- 4 p.m.
Place: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
Cost: $45, $40 for each additional attendee
Web site: www.seattlescore.org
Event phone: 206-553-7320
Description: Develop a successful sales plan for your company. Use market research to react to customer needs and increase your existing client base through referrals.
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Name of event: 2008 Washington State Technology Summit
Date and time: April 15, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Place: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
Cost: $190/$220
Web site: www.watechcenter.org/?s=1405
Event phone: 206-685-1920
Description: Explore innovation for the next Washington with more than 400 technology leaders who are driving Washington state’s industry development in clean technology, renewable energy, global health, and advanced materials and manufacturing.