2008

July 1
Principles of Management Online Class
When: July 1-Aug. 22.
Where: Online via Edmonds Community College
What: Learn managerial skills with an emphasis on planning, decision-making, staffing, leading employees and teams, and controlling operation. Class counts toward a Project Management certificate.
How: For more info, visit http://mgmt.edcc.edu or phone 425-640-1388

July 2
Pac NW Chapter IMC July Roundtable Breakfast
When: July 2, 7-9 a.m.
Where: The Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. 6th St., Bellevue
What: Lynda Silsbee, founder and president of Performance Dimensions Group will speak about "Marketing Systems That Drive a High Performance Consulting Business." As consultants, we all know that we are supposed to keep our pipelines full and the basics of how to do that. Now learn how to apply Fortune 500 marketing techniques to your own practice and take your marketing program to the next level.
How: Cost: $35 members ($30 early registration); $45 nonmembers. Register online or call 206-367-8997.

July 2
Starting a New Business Workshop
When: July 2 & Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450
What: Learn all of the basics of getting a business off the ground, including structure, insurance, accounting and operations.Cost: $85; $75 for each additional attendee.
How: Visit www.seattlescore.org or phone 206 553 7320

July 2
Seattle Wireless HackNight
When: Wednesday, Jul 2, 7-10pm
Where: Metrix at 1605 Boylston Ave at Pine
What: Seattle Wireless Hack Night is a weekly meeting held by Seattle Wireless. The purpose is to get together, communicate, relate problems, and actively work out technical issues that directly relate to building out the SeattleWireless network. We also work on problems encountered by individual node operators. Demos of software or hardware are also done on occasion. In the process, we all learn about things we didn't know before which is certainly in the spirit of Seattle Wireless. If you think Seattle Wireless is cool and are interested in setting up a node, stopping by HackNight is a great way to meet the other people involved and figure out how to get started.
How: Drop in or get more info online.

July 9
Building a Business Plan Workshop
When: July 9, Aug. 13, & Sept. 10, 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Where: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
What: A well-written business plan is your blueprint for success.
How: Cost is $85; $75 for each additional attendee. Visit www.seattlescore.org or phone: 206 553 7320
BizJam Seattle 08 — Social Media Essentials for Small Business

July 9-10
BizJam Seattle 08 — Social Media Essentials for Small Business
When: July 9 & 10
Where: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW, West Seattle.
What: Savvy business owners know that social media such as blogs, social networks and online communities are effective, inexpensive ways to promote your business. Learn how to fully tap their potential at BizJam, where 30 expert speakers will host dozens of workshops. You'll leave with a solid understanding of how to promote your business using free and low-cost tools, ready to ride the wave of change rather than get buried by it.
How: Cost is 390. Visit http://www.bizjamseattle.com or phone 206-228-0780.

July 10
Women's Business Exchange Breakfast
When: July 10, 7 a.m.
Who: Washington Athletic Club
What: Join us for a conversation with Faith Ireland, a former State Supreme Court Justice who became a freelance in-house counsel and competitive powerlifter.

July 12
SummerMach Seattle (Mashable US Summer Tour 2008)
When: July 12th, Saturday, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
What: DJ El Toro, Light Appetizers, Drink Tickets, Door Prizes and more.
How: Find more info online. Tickets will be released through Eventbrite, 21+ Only. Socialize: Facebook, MySpace, Meetup and Upcoming.

July 14
WTIA Security SIG: The XSS Epidemic: Discovery, Disclosure and Remediation
Where: Seattle University | Engineering Building
When: 7/14/2008, 6:00p to 8:00p
What: This technical and informative discussion will examine web and online attacks such as the epidemic of XSS (cross site scripting) vulnerabilities (vulnerabilities that make it possible for attackers to steal authentication credentials and redirect visitors to malicious websites). Russ will dive into the methodology, tools, examples, and inherent risks of web applications as well as provide aid to the Internet Community in remediating XSS issues and other web application security issues.
How: Get more info or register online.

July 15
Hong Kong and Zhuhai: Your Partners for Success in China
When: July 15, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Seattle Hotel
What: A half-day seminar, networking lunch and business matching workshop on doing business with Hong Kong and China The program includes presentations on Hong Kong's advantages, an experience-sharing discussion session with local executives who are already doing business with Hong Kong and China, and an update on the latest business environment in the Pearl River Delta region in China.
How: Event is free with online registration before June 30. Visit Web site online or phone 213-622-3194 ext. 218

July 15
WTIA Marketing SIG presents Email Evolved
Where: Zango
When: 7/15/2008, 5:30p to 7:30p
What: Email has moved out of the cave and is walking upright. It's time for a fresh look at the most personal advertising medium. To connect with customers you'll need more than just a good subject line. The inbox can be a crowded and hostile environment. In this energetic session you'll get an introduction to current email trends and discus how email can boost your company's connection with the community and your customers. From sign up to list management to email design and legal issues, you'll get a well rounded foundation on the new state of email. Email has evolved.
Who: Speaker: Kirk Bentley is the Email Marketing Account Manager at POP
How: Get mroe info or register online.

July 15
Washington Policy Center for the Environment / Annual Luncheon and Policy Conference
When: July 15, 7:30 a.m., luncheon at noon.
Where: Westin Hotel Seattle
What: The policy conference will focus on "Climate Change and Ecofads ." The event will be composed of two parts: The Center for the Environment policy conference and breakfast will feature panels on climate change and ecofads, and the Center for the Environment annual luncheon will feature keynote speaker Bjrn Lomborg, the recipient of the Washington Policy Center's 2008 Environmental Innovator Award, author of best sellers "Cool It" and "The Skeptical Environmentalist" and named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine and one of the 50 people who could save the planet by the UK Guardian.
How: Cost to attend is $60 conference and lunch registration, $35 lunch only. Special rates available for WPC supporters. Register online at www.washingtonpolicy.org. For more information, contact Alison White at awhite@washingtonpolicy.org or call 206-937-9691.

July 16-17
User-Centered Requirements Workshop
When: 7/16-17
Where: Bellevue
What: This two-day, highly interactive course is targeted at customer-facing product managers, program managers, and product planners and provides a step-by-step process for creating user centered Market and Product Requirements Documents (MRDs, PRDs). You’ll learn to: Link user-centric problems to system-centric solutions through Personas and Scenarios. Drive complete product functionality through Actors and Use Cases. Derive Functional Requirements and developing the whole product through Non-Functional (Qualities and Constraints) Requirements. Ensure good requirements practices through prioritization, validation, and appropriate level of detail.
How: Fee is $1,595. Register by July 1 for $100 discount. Bring a colleague from your company for an additional $100 per person discount. For info or to
register: email info@pivotalpm.com.

July 17
SES Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) Training
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Where: Renaissance Seattle Hotel, ,515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104
What: The Search Engine Strategis conference on tour comes to Seattle for a full-day workshop that will provide you with the practices, applications, and hands-on exposure you need to become (and remain!) a top performer in your field. This in-depth training in a small class setting means that your instructor is readily accessible for informal one-on-one or small group discussions. Whether you are a consultant, site designer, website owner, or in-house marketing professional, you cannot afford to miss this opportunity to experience firsthand the latest developments in search engine strategy. No matter where you are in the SEO & SEM process, you will leave these intensive workshops with the necessary skills and tools to improve your business results and take your search engine marketing to another level.
How: Get mroe info and register for Seattle SES online.

July 17
Take Me Out To the Beer Garden: The Technology Industry's Summer Celebration
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5:00p to 8:00p
Where: Pyramid Alehouse, Brewery & Restaurant, WTIA Members: $25.00 | At the door: $30
What: Blue skies. Warm weather. Cold beer. Let's celebrate summer (here's to hoping) in the PNW! Mark your calendars for July 17th to stop by the Pyramid Brewery Beer Garden in Seattle for an opportunity to connect and grow with Washington's technology leaders and professionals. Come take a swing at Pyramid's seasonal beers and great chow – all in a casual, networking setting. There will also be a raffle to benefit Mariners Care. Stay tuned for more prizes and entertainment updates.
How: Get more info or register.

July 17
Microsoft Response Point: An Easier Way For Your Business to Communicate
When: 5:30p - 7:30p
Where: SMB Nation, 15773 George Lane, Ste. 201, Poulsbo, WA.
What: Response Point lets you access phones, contacts, and features using only your voice-all with the push of a blue button. Thanks to Microsoft's award-winning speech recognition technology, you simply tell your phone what to do. Complete phone moves, additions, or changes with just a few quick mouse clicks. An intuitive visual interface guides you through the simple installation process, step by step. And seamless integration with Microsoft Office Outlook means your new Response Point phone system syncs up with e-mail, enhancing the way you already communicate. Average PC users can add new phones in minutes. Leverage Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and add new phone lines-without the wiring hassles of a traditional phone system. Join meeting sponsor SMB Nation for wine, cheese, fresh open air, and a presentation on Microsoft's award-winning speech recognition technology.
How: Drop in or RSVP at events@wstpa.org

July 25
Internet Business Workshop
When: July 25.
Where: SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle
What: Learn how to use your Web site to promote, operate or grow your business.
How: Cost is $25, $20 for each additional attendee. Visit www.seattlescore.org or phone 206-553-7320.

July 26
How to Write a Single Page Business Plan — That Works
When: July 26, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Shoreline Community College, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, Room #3, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park
What: The Quick-Plan (single-page business plan) is a tool that can help all of us, whether we are just in the idea stage of business planning or are in business and never took the time for this important exercise. This workshop is designed to help you think, plan, and put down on paper your vision, goals and plan to start or grow your business. It will also take you to the next level in business planning.
How: Cost is $49. Visit online, or phone: 206-533-6700

Aug 7
Northwest Growth Financing Conference
When: 08/07/2008m 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
How: Register by By June 13, 2008 for ACG Member: $295 | Non-Member: $445. After June 13, 2008 - ACG Member: $445 | Non-Member: $595
Visit http://www.acgseattle.org to register today! WTIA Industry Members (only) will receive the ACG Member Rate!
What: Please join ACG on August 7, 2008 for the Northwest's premier conference for financing the growth of "middle market" companies. Throughout the day panels will examine the financing options available to "middle market" companies in a format guaranteed to generate lots of interaction among the panelists as well as the audience.
How: Visit our Program page for detailed information about the panels, panelists and conference format. You may also download a PDF version of our 2008 Northwest Growth Financing Conference brochure.

Aug 21-23
Gnomedex
When: Thursday, August 21, 2008 - Saturday, August 23, 2008
7:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington 98121
What: This summer, hundreds of the world's leading bloggers, podcasters, and tech-savvy enthusiasts will once again descend upon the city of Seattle, Washington. The eighth Gnomedex conference is generating buzz in the blogosphere, which underscores our reason to produce it. Indeed, we will once again become the crossroads between producers and observers, between users and developers. Register Now!.
How: http://www.gnomedex.com/2008/