2009

Jun 27-28
Dynamic Governance (Sociocracy) Workshop
Where: Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N.)
When: June 27-28, 2009, 10:00am to 6:00pm
What: Dynamic Governance, also known as Sociocracy, is a cutting-edge system of running organizations that uses systems and chaos theories. Organizations using this model are powerful, flexible, efficient and fun. Using old and new forms of structure and decision-making means it is a hybrid of efficiency and equality. Join John Buck, Author of: We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy for this exciting 2-Day Workshop!! This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Ballard and Next Step Together. It includes an introduction to Next Step Together and Sustainable Ballard.
How: Visit Website for more info and to register. Sliding scale: $100 - $200 (includes lunch).

Jun 29
The Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup
When: June 29, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Village Bellevue
What: This month's meetup will be in conjunction with The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Come hear from Wayne Ottum, COO of the Chamber on how both the Chamber and Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup can help get your business off the ground.
How: Cost is $5. Find info online or phone 425-457-7400.

Jun 29
SciTap - Ravenna Science on Tap: a Seattle Science Café
When: Mon, June 29, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Ravenna Third Place Bookstore in Seattle at the corner of 20th Ave NE and NE 65th Street Description: Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere. A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible. What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on coffee and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large.
How: For more information visit http://www.scienceontap.org/.

Jun 30
WTIA Networking on the Eastside
When: June 30, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 520 Bar and Grill
What: Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and an evening mingling with other technology industry professionals in a casual networking setting.
How: Find more info online or phone: 206-448-3033NOTE: January 2008's meetup will be held at The District Lounge at Hotel Deca in the University District.

Jun 30
Business-to-Business Social Media Framework Webinar
When: Tuesday, June 30, 10a.m. PDT
Where: This is a virtual seminar.
|What: Social Media is fueling a customer-driven revolution is underway and B2B Product Managers and Marketers need to be ready for the new paradigm. Yet most of the buzz around social media remains focused on consumer brands and consumer products. In this webinar, the first in a series sponsored by PMC, we'll set out a framework to transform your B2B product and marketing strategy using social media tools to communicate with, and listen to, your customers. You'll come away prepared to develop and promote your own B2B social media strategy.  Join us!
How: RSVP at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/915452714

Jul 1
Online Marketing Summit
When: July 1, 8 am registration.
Where: The W Hotel 1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA
What: The Online Marketing Summit is the only education based event of its kind focused on best practices in online marketing including Social Media, Search Engine Marketing (SEO & PPC), Web Analytics, Usability, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing Strategy. Built on the premise that learning best practices from real “in the field” experts and sharing knowledge amongst marketing peers is essential to your success, OMS has a running policy of no tradeshow booths, no vendor pitches and no sales-folk allowed! At OMS, you not only will receive knowledge that can be immediately applied to your workplace but will also forge invaluable new relationships with your marketing peers.
How: $235 Registration Fee. Visit online for more information.

Jul 1
TechFoam - EastSide Startup Drinks
When: Wed, July 1, 6pm – 9pm
Where: The Spot Off Main, Bellevue 20 103rd Ave NE
What: TechFoam is twice a month social networking event for local technology startups and those interested in technology startups. Seattle has Hops and Chops, and the Eastside has TechFoam. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, anytime after about 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to join. http://techfoam.org

Jul 1
Dorkbot - People doing strange things with electricity
When: Wed, July 1, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: 911 Media, 402 9th Ave N.
What: A monthly meeting of artists (sound/image/movement/whatever), designers, engineers, students and other interested parties... who are involved in the creation of electronic art (in the broadest sense of the term.) The purpose of dorkbot is to: Give artists/programmers/engineers an opportunity for informal peer review, establish a forum for the presentation of new artworks/technology/software/hardware, help build relationships and foster collaboration between people with various backgrounds and interests. Give us all a chance to see the cool things that our neighbors are working on.
How: For more info visit, http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotsea/

Jul 2
PitchFire Seattle
When: Thu, July 2, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: TBD
What: PitchFire is a better startup event. Share your pitch. Inspire a need. Quickly. 8 teams. 5 minutes. 20 Slides. Period. A tribute to Ignite with our own saucy flare. Presented to you by the guys at Startup Weekend. More info will be posted, as this is the first event in Seattle and the second in the world with plans to hit all 53 cities and 11 countries that Startup Weekend is in!
How: Contact marc@startupweekend.com for more info.

Jul 3
2600 Seattle Monthly Meeting
When: Fri, July 3, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Washington State Convention & Trade Center
What: 2600 meetings are held the first Friday of every month at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, which has excellent transportation connections from the greater Puget Sound area. 2600 Meetings exist as a forum for all interested in technology to meet and talk about events in technology-land, learn, and teach. Meetings are open to anyone of any age or level of expertise. All meetings take place on the first Friday of every month. Most people begin to show up around 6pm. We now meet on the second floor, at the tables behind the escalators. The Seattle meeting is one of the longest-running and most well-established 2600 meetings in the country, with an average turnout of more than twenty attendees. Most people begin to show up around 6pm. We now meet on the second floor, at the tables behind the escalators. It's a common misconception that 2600 meetings involve lawlessness and mayhem. If these are your interests, you will not only be disappointed, but will probably be banned from the meeting by the Convention Center's Security Team. Conversely, if you are the kind of person who takes things apart to learn how they work, you delight in discovering how things operate "behind the scenes," and you question not just "how" but also "why," you're a hacker--even if you don't do anything illegal!
How: Visit http://www.wa2600.org/

Jul 8
WTIA July QA SIG: Improving testing collaboration in agile development
When: July 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Quardev, 2707 N.E. Blakeley St., Seattle
What: The Washington Technology Industry Association is committed to helping emerging tech companies get off the ground, and this is just one of the many programs we have to support start-up technology companies. Also, you will be able to meet with the experts, Joe Wallin and Stuart Campbell.Join us for an evening designed to stimulate a dialog on how QA testing professionals can best collaborate with agile development to form a quality continuum for enduring sustainable software.
How: Cost varies, visit Website for more information.

Jul 9
Making Money in the Mobile Ecosystem
When: July 9, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott
|What: Since the opening of the Apple Application Store last year, Apple has proven that mobile applications can not only be immensely saleable, but that the best can become folk phenomenon. So how do we benefit from this explosion in demand in the complex mobile ecosystem.In this event, we bring together experts who will help you navigate the ecosystem as they focus on such questions as: What are the new shifts happening in the mobile ecosystem? How are these generating opportunities that we can leverage? How will the shift in power in the industry among carriers, handset OEMs, app developers etc. affect your business plans? What are the things that we should immediately work into our people, strategy and operation plans?
How: Cost is $55 (with dinner), $20 (without dinner). Get more info or sign up online  or call 408-338-5126 for more information.

Jul 9
TiE Seattle presents How to Grow Your Consulting Niche
When: Thursday, July 9th, 2009, 5:00PM - 6.40PM, 5 to 5.30 - Registration & networking 5.30 to 6.40 - Keynote and Q&A
Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 11010 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA
What: The event will address the following questions: How would you nourish and grow your own consulting niche? Should you focus on specific business segments or geographical locations? Should you focus on specific areas like business continuity market or IT security? What does it take to create a successful consulting firm?
Who: Madhavi Vuppalapti is the Founder and Chairperson of Prithvi Information Solutions, a global provider of IT, engineering and high-end process outsourcing solutions. She has an MS from Carnegie Mellon University.
How: Cost is TiE Members: $5, Non-Members: $10, Sign up online.

Jul 10
NWEN Venture Breakfast: Meteor Technologies: A Love Story
When: Friday, July 10, 7 – 9 am, early bird networking starts at 6:30 Where: Harbor Club, Bellevue
What: In a tale of two companies (and a venture capitalist), boy starts company, company goes to market, company meets venture capitalist, two companies meet, and live happily ever after.  Though the story of Meteor Technologies isn't nearly this simple, it is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-style phenomenon where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.  Join us as Pete Parsons (founder of Fyreball) and Ben Straley (founder of Reach Machines) share some lessons learned from the market, the joy of being nimble and market-sensing, and the power of relationships in the community.  Whether or not you agree the subsequent creation of Meteor Technologies is a classic romance, it is a fascinating story.
How: $25 for members; $40 for non-members, $5 additional after July 6 (walk-ins additional $5 at door). For more info visit www.nwen.org.

Jul 11
FrayedWire
When: Sat, July 11, 9am – Sun, July 12, 12am
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
What: Frayed Wire is a one day event bringing together people at the intersection of art and technology. If you are actively involved in digital, electronic, new media, computer generated, or interactive arts – or you want to be – this event is for you! Our goal is to inspire, educate, and build community with a combination of presentations, workshops, discussions, and an open lab space. Workshops include intro to the Arduino, Basic Electronics for Artists, and Processing. In the Open Lab space we'll have materials for self-serve "fashion accessory" technologies, and the winner of the best project will get a Lilypad Arduino as a prize. Speakers include: Ward Cunningham (AboutUs), Trimpin (artist), Robin Oppenheimer (UW), Sumit Basu (MSR) .
How: Learn more and register at http://frayedwire.com

Jul 13
WTIA July Security SIG: Panel of Experts Weigh In — Are IP Addresses Private Data and What Should be the Retention Policy?
When: July 13, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Seattle University, Engineering Building 2nd Floor, Room 200 (Wyckoff Auditorium) 901 12th Ave., Seattle
What: In an open forum format, a panel of industry, law enforcement and privacy experts — including Ivan Orton, Randy Gainer, Joel Scambray, John R. Christiansen and David Dunn — will address these and related IP privacy questions. Bring your questions, comments and curiosity around this diverse issue that is still evolving with differences of perspectives and changing laws.
How: This is a free event. Get more info online.

Jul 13
NWEN - Essentials For VC Financing
When: Mon, July 13, 7:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Offices, Seattle
What: Continuing in NWEN's series of Essentials for Entrepreneurs, the VC Financing workshop will provide you with insight on attracting venture capital as well as what's "market" in this economy. Understanding the vernacular of VC financing, from legal documents to negotiations, is critical for success. Join us as subject matter experts walk through real-world examples to help you embark on your funding adventure.
How: $65 for members, $115 for non-members www.nwen.org to register.

Jul 15, 22, 29
Agile Product Management Teleworkshops
When: July 15, 22, 29
Where: Virtually
What: Presented by SDForum and Pivotal Product Management. In this three-part interactive Teleworkshop series you will learn how Agile development methodologies impact each major stage of the product life cycle and you will apply Product Management and Agile best practices to ensure greater success at each stage.
How: All three Teleworkshops $139 for SDForum members, $249 for non-members. Individual Teleworkshops: $69 for SDForum members, $99 for non-members. For More Information visit http://www.sdforum.org/index.cfm

Jul 16
WSTA Happy Hour at The Loft at Latitude Forty Seven Seven
When: July 16th, 2009 5:00 PM through 07:30 PM
Where: 18779 Front St Poulsbo, WA 
What: Join the WSTA for an informal Happy Hour at The Loft at Latitude Forty Seven Seven on the Poulsbo waterfront (formerly Bayside Broiler). Soak up the sunshine, fresh mountain air, and beautiful waterfront as you network with friends and colleagues.
How: Just show up, this is a free event.  

Jul 17
Consultant’s Roundtable “Pricing Your Services”, presented by The Institute of Management Consultants, Pacific NW Chapter.
Where: Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
When: Friday, July 17, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
What: Please join other professional management consultants interested in actively growing their business and sharing pragmatic answers to issues that affect us all. Share expertise with peers and expand your network at this brown-bag lunch. IMC members and guests welcome, so bring a fellow consultant.
How: More info and register online www.imcpnw.org

Jul 20
WTIA’s 14th Annual Golf Open – Around the World in 18 Holes
When: 7/20/2009, 8:30am to 6:00pm
Where: Glendale Country Club
What: Hosted by the prestigious private course, Glendale Country Club, this scramble style golf tournament is a fun opportunity to “get away” and make your way around the world in 18 holes while networking and promoting your business. This is an exclusive tournament that brings together executives from Washington State’s leading technology and associate firms for a day of golf and networking.
How: Get more info online.

Jul 21
Business Plan Writing Workshop
When: Tuesday, July 21, 3 – 4:30pm or 6:30 – 8pm,
Where: NWEN Offices, Bellevue
What: Are you struggling with writing your business plan or executive summary? If so, you're on the right track. It's supposed to be hard. Let us help you to make it effective as well. Learn how to use the business plan writing process tool for critically researching, evaluating, planning, and explaining your business. NWEN's Business Plan Writing Workshop provides an overview of many of the critical questions that every entrepreneur needs to consider in the early stages of the company's life. This popular session is led by Bryan Brewer of Business Plans Northwest.
How: FREE for members, $49 for non-members. For more info visit www.nwen.org.

Jul 28
NSCoder night
When: Tue, July 28, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Zoka Coffee, 2200 North 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
What: NSCoder Night is a weekly event where Cocoa developers come together for some coding and camaraderie in the relaxed atmosphere of a coffee shop or pub with a wireless network. Organized by nscodernight.com
How: For more info visit page.

Aug 7
South Lake Union Block Party
When: Friday, August 7, 2009, 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m
Where: Lawn outside the South Lake Union Discovery Center (Northwest corner of Denny Way and Westlake Ave. N)
What: South Lake Union is hosting a full day of free outdoor summertime fun and entertainment for all ages at the 5th annual South Lake Union Block Party presented by Microsoft. Relax in the Seattle sunshine as you enjoy food from several of South Lake Union’s distinctive neighborhood eateries, socialize with friends in the beer garden or go wine tasting, watch local chefs battle it out in a burger grilling competition, entertain kids with fun interactive games and activities, groove to the sounds of local bands on the live music stage, end a perfect day with an outdoor movie under the stars, and more! This year, proceeds from the event will benefit local nonprofit Immanuel Community Services (ICS), whose mission as South Lake Union’s only food bank is to rekindle hope, nurture community, and transform lives with dignity.
How: This is a free event. Find more information at www.slublockparty.com or call (206) 342-5900

Aug 12
WTIA Family Night at Safeco Field: White Sox vs. Mariners
When: August 12, 2009, 7:10 PM
Where: Safeco Field
What: Gather your friends and family members and join the WTIA at Safeco Field on Wednesday, August 12! The Mariners are hosting their Grand Slam Family Pack Night where they are teaming up with the WTIA to invite our members and their families to pack the house and cheer on the Mariners as they take on the Chicago White Sox. Special discounted group seating has been reserved and is available for you to purchase online. DEADLINE TO PURCHASE: Monday, August 10 at 5:00 pm
How: Get more info online.

Sep 30-Oct 1
Product Management Intensive in Kirkland
When: 9/30-10/1
Where: Kirkland WA
What: Learn and apply the seven Product Management best practices in this two-day workshop, and be ready to use them immediately on the job.  Designed for Product Managers who need to get successful software products to market faster, while ensuring that their products meet real customer needs, deliver lasting competitive advantage, and realize revenue and profits sooner.  A toolkit of best practice templates and a follow-up coaching session is included.
How: Fee: $1,595 ($100 discount for early registration by 9/14, $100 discount for multiple attendees from an organization, $100 discount for PMC annual members).  For more information visit http://www.pmcnw.org/events.html.