How to Navigate Uncertainty in Life and Work, PSBJ When: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 8:30am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: Join the Business Journal for a personalized workshop that shares a model for how to navigate uncertainty in life and work including methods for recognizing passion and purpose. […]
Defining Software Defined Storage (SDS): What it is, and isn’t, Seattle Tech Forum When: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue What: A panel discussion on Software Defined Storage (SDS). Industry experts will demonstrate use cases, contrast different viewpoints and answer some of the most […]
AV Tech on Tap, Whitlock When: Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle What: Whitlock invites you to an exclusive event to learn about the latest in AV and UC solutions and network with industry experts from Whitlock, Polycom, Sony, Shure, and […]
Biz Bits: Who Is Your Customer?, WWBC When: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: One of the most important parts of planning your business is understanding your potential customer, or target market. Take this class and you’ll not only learn how marketers describe […]
John Cook, (Co-Founder, Geekwire), Startup Grind Seattle When: January 29, 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Dice Cabana @ SURF, 821 2nd Ave, Seattle What: John Cook, co-founder of Geekwire, writes about startups, entrepreneurs, mobile technologies, social networking, online commerce, geek culture and many other topics. He has been covering the technology beat in the region for […]
Investment Outlook for 2014, TiE Seattle When: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave N, Bellevue What: More info coming soon. Who: Matt McIlwain, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group How Much: $20 Members, Student Members and Partners $30 Non-members $0 Charter Members How: Register here.
Explore 220 & Change When: Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: 220 & Change, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle What: One year in Pioneer Square, and 220 is already bursting at the seams! Join Impact Hub Seattle, Bainbridge Graduate Institute, and Social Venture Partners as they celebrate the expansion of their space and the launch of their new building name: 220 […]
Book of Lists - the Listmakers' Reception, PSBJ When: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 5:30pm-8:00pm Where: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle What: Each year the Puget Sound Business Journal brings together the CEOs at the helm of the region’s most successful companies at our Book of Lists celebration. On January 30, the Business Journal will be welcoming […]
The Listmakers' Reception, Book of Lists When: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle What: Each year the Puget Sound Business Journal brings together the CEOs at the helm of the region’s most successful companies at our Book of Lists celebration. On January 30, the Business Journal will be welcoming all of […]
Volunteer Social, AIGA When: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 7:00PM - 9:00PM Where: The Makers Space What: Free and open to anyone interested in volunteering with AIGA AIGA LOVEs their volunteers, so every year they host a special Schmooze to celebrate those that make AIGA Seattle exist. After all, without their volunteers there would be no smiling faces checking […]
Spark Weekend Seattle When: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 9:15 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday, February 8, 2014, 9:15 am - 6:00 pm Where: Impact Hub Seattle What: What’s the key to maximum productivity? Discover the answer on February 1 & 8 at Spark Weekend, Seattle’s first lifehacking weekend. Get paid to measurably improve your […]
Sales for Startups, SURF Incubator When: Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: SURF Incubator, 821 Second Ave. 8th Floor, Seattle What: To emerge from the early stages of building a new business, start-ups need to stay focused on two things: building and selling. The first is by far the most important. […]
Business Journal Live - Kimberly Harris, CEO, Puget Sound Energy When: Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 7:00am-9:00am Where: The Harbor Club Bellevue, 777 108th Ave., 25th Floor of the Symetra Financial Bldg. Bellevue What: Come to the Business Journal Live breakfast and hear PSBJ's Publisher Gordon Prouty discuss upcoming energy/power news with Kimberly Harris, CEO of Puget Sound Energy. How Much: […]
The ConveyUX Conference for User Experience Professionals, Seattle Tech Forum When: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 9:00 AM to Friday, February 7, 2014, 4:30 PM Where: Hyatt at Olive 8, 1635 8th Avenue, Seattle What: This is a home-grown event, designed by Blink, specifically to bring interesting UX personalities to Seattle and showcase the work of our […]
Orientation, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: This course is designed to give attendees information on how Community Capital Development can help them start a new business. Topics that are covered include how to write a business plan, how to research your […]
WeWork South Lake Union, WeWork When: Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: WeWork, 500 Yale Avenue North, Seattle What: A night of drinks, music and new friends as WeWork welcomes their newest members of the community in South Lake Union. Delicious food provided by Tom Douglas' Bravehorse Tavern. Who: South Lake Union’s carefully […]
Lead Generation Seminar, PSBJ When: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 8:30am-10:00am Where: Norton Building, 2nd Floor, 801 Second Ave, Seattle What: Puget Sound Business Journal is more than just a news source. It's a collection of leads. How do you tap into this resource and do it in the least amount of time? Find the answers at a FREE seminar and […]
Launch & Grow Your Business (Session 5), WWBC When: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: The business world moves so fast, we can never afford to stop learning. This course will teach you how to start and grow your business. During seven, 3-hour sessions, participants […]
REBOUND: How to Leverage Failures into Success, turnstone When: Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Rainier Tower, Offices of WhitePages, 1301 5th Ave STE #1600, Seattle What: A curated peer-to-peer crash course in learning from failure. It’s all about tapping into each other smartly, engaging our experiences, and creating a space […]
Mini Real Estate Expo: How to Invest Successfully In the Best U.S. Markets, ICG When: Thursday, February 6, 2014, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: Verity Credit Union Northgate, 11027 Meridian Ave N Suite 102, Seattle What: This evening will be one to remember and a fantastic way to start the new year with hard-hitting information […]
How to do Business with the City of Seattle, WWBC When: Friday, February 7, 2014, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Avenue, 40th Floor Conference Room 4080 What: Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Find out if the City buys the type of product/service you offer Learn about […]
Spark Weekend Seattle When: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 9:15 am - 6:00 pm Where: Impact Hub Seattle What: What’s the key to maximum productivity? Discover the answer on February 1 & 8 at Spark Weekend, Seattle’s first lifehacking weekend. Get paid to measurably improve your productivity, health, and happiness. Spark Weekend brings you TED-style talks, […]
Power of Uncertainty, HIVE When: Monday, February 10, 2014, 6:00PM - 9:00PM Where: Substantial What: Join every second Monday evening each month for the HIVE Meetup. HIVE is an initiative for exploring and highlighting the value of design in technology. Every project includes some element of uncertainty. When uncertainty rears its head, it’s easy to […]
BizDev Seminar Series: Networking with Ease, PSBJ When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 8:45am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: Ever wonder how to end a conversation with someone, or how to carry a plate of food and a drink at a networking event? Does the prospect of walking into […]
The Lunchbox @ Substantial, AIGA When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Where: Substantial, 900 E Pine St #202, Seattle What: Digital Craftsmanship: Creating great digital products Working in the digital space presents many challenges in defining and delivering a quality product. What makes a good digital product? How do you […]
ProLango Career Mixer When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Where: City University of Seattle, 521 Wall Street #100, Seattle What: Drop the elevator pitch and engage in true relationships. Now in its 5th year, ProLango Career Mixer is a signature monthly networking event in the greater Seattle, WA area, which enables […]
Divine Intelligence: Blending Neuroscience and Spirituality to Harness the Power of the Mind, ICF When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Red Lion, 11211 Main Street, Bellevue What: Advanced studies of brain function reveal an intelligence inside each of us beyond our known human capabilities. Acceding to cutting-edge neuroscience research we […]
Health Care of the Future Morning Seminar, PSBJ When: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 8:00am-11:00am Where: Meydenbauer Center Hotel, 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue What: Health Care of the Future 2014 - Buffet Breakfast, Panel Discussions with Q&A and business display booths. The Health Care of the Future Seminar is a morning program that brings together some of the most […]
Small Business Employment Law Issues: Crucial Elements for Employers, The Seminar Group When: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 09:00 am - 05:00 pm Where: City University of Seattle, 521 Wall St., Seattle What: This program features valuable, up to date content and effective strategies for avoiding common pitfalls in managing employees and workplace issues. The curriculum will include written materials and presentations […]
Small Business Owners Tax Workshop, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 12:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: In this workshop you will find the answers to some important questions including: Part 1: Small Business Resources available Types of Entities Record Keeping Requirements Accounting Methods Car & Truck Expenses […]
Taking the Mystery out of Social Media, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 12, 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: What’s Twitter? How is Facebook different if you’re a business? How do you use LinkedIn? What is Google Plus and how is it different than regular Google? Social media […]
Launch & Grow Your Business (Session 6) When: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Session Six: Financial Planning II Cash flow projection—in the computer lab, Financing options, 5 “C”s of Lending Who: Insturctor Michael Coffey How Much: $400 How: Register here.
Food for Thought, Technology Alliance When: Friday, February 14, 2014, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m, Where: Rainer Club What: The Science & Technology Discovery Series is a monthly breakfast program that highlights exciting breakthroughs in science and technology with exclusive presentations from our state's leading researchers and technologists. The program is designed for business and community […]
Cal McAllister, CreativeMornings Seattle When: February 14, 8:30am - 10:00am Where: EMP Museum What: Cal McAllister: (As told and typed by his 6-year-old niece, Louisa.) Uncle Cow is a man, and he is nice! He is a joyfle man. He has 2 neeses, and 1 nefuwe. He has soft scruffy hair. He has a nice […]
Genre Bender, AIGA When: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 8:00PM - 11:00PM Where: Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center What: Five pairs of artists are commissioned to create new multidisciplinary works, fusing a diverse range of styles and influences into an unforgettable performance. The weekend's events will also feature a Saturday night afterparty for artists and audiences […]
How to Handle Social Media: Wrap Your Head Around Rapid Changes, PSBJ When: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 8:30am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: Join the Business Journal for a fast paced 90-minute interactive session to help you sort through the vast, rapidly changing world of social media and what it means for your […]
Online Marketing, WWBC When: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: You’ve got a website, but now what? Is anybody coming? Online Marketing is a companion class to our Marketing with Social Media class and goes into many of the techniques used by web marketers […]
Franchising: How to Find Your Way to Self-Employment through Franchising, WWBC When: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Sea What: This two hour seminar presented by Jeff Levy, the 2009 Coach of the Year of The Entrepreneurs Source. He is an author, lecturer and coach, For […]
Think Asia, Think Hong Kong: Opportunities in a High Growth Region, HKTDC When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 8:15 am - 1:30 pm Where: The Four Seasons Hotel, 99 Union Street, Seattle What: A unique gathering of US and Hong Kong business leaders and entrepreneurs. Gain fresh insight into the world's fastest growing markets. Learn how […]
Orientation Morning, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 9:00am - 10:30am Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: This course is designed to give attendees information on how Community Capital Development can help them start a new business. Topics that are covered include how to write a business plan, how to research […]
Job Seeker Seminar, PSBJ When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 11:00am-12:30pm Where: 801 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: Learn how to stand out in a crowded job search market! Discover new job-seeking resources and strategies at a FREE seminar and networking event hosted by the Business Journal. Top Five Reasons to Attend this free seminar: Learn how to […]
Introduction to Business Finances, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Good financial records are like the gauges on a car’s dashboard: you might be able to do okay without them, but it’s a lot easier to operate well if you have the […]
Chip Kidd & Chris Ware, Seattle Arts & Lectures When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Where: Town Hall Seattle What: Chip Kidd, renowned graphic designer and associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf, together with Chris Ware, comic-book artist and cartoonist, for one evening at Town Hall. How Much: General-$15, Patron- […]
Nail It. Stories for Designer on Negotiating with Confidence, IxDA Seattle and MakerHaus When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: MAKERHAUS, 122 Northwest 36th Street, Seattle What: Ted Leonhardt joins IxDA Seattle and MakerHaus for a talk on his newly released book, Nail It: Stories for Designers on Negotiating with […]
SocialUp Seattle 2014, Constant Contact When: Thursday, February 20th, 2014, 8:00am - 12:00pm Where: The Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S, View Lounge, Seattle What: Build Your 2014 Marketing Plan: Email & Social Media Know-How, Learn from the Experts! Constant Contact has gathered GREAT partners and leaders in the online marketing industry to […]
Launch & Grow Your Business (Session 7), WWBC When: Thursday, February 20, 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Human Resource Management, Contractor vs. Employee, Growing Your Business and Group Presentations. Who: Insturctor Michael Coffey. How Much: $300 How: Register here.
Getting Them to Say Yes, TENS When: Friday, February 21, 2014 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM Where: Harbor Club - Bellevue, 777 108th Avenue NE, 25th Floor, Bellevue What: How can you turn networking into a lot more yeses in your career and business? Nancy Fox, The Business Fox, nationally-recognized business consultant, speaker, and trainer, will lead a 2-hour […]
Presenting & Selling to Multi-Generational Audiences, National Speakers Association When: Friday, February 21st, 2014, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Where: The 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave, South Seattle What: Have you ever wanted to know how to communicate AND be heard by people from other generations? How to sell to them? How to get your message […]
Jump Start 2014, AIGA When: Friday, February 21, 2014, 6:30PM - 8:30PM Where: PONCHO Theatre , Cornish College of the Arts What: An annual panel discussion created to help students and young professionals learn more about entering the design profession. This year’s diverse panel of design professionals will share valuable insight on the interview process, […]
Getting Your Words Worth- Writing the Words that Matter (Session 2), WWBC When: Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Michael J. Coffey is a Business Assistance Officer for the Washington Women’s Business Center at Community Capital Development. He has started and run several businesses, […]
Competitive Advantages of Your Business, WWBC When: Tuesday, February 25, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Competitive Advantages of Your Business • Can you identify your company’s current Competitive Advantages? • Can you create new Competitive Advantages? • How can you grow your sales by clearly communicating […]
Tech Author Event Series – Bob Sutton with Chris DeVore, WTIA When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 4:oo pm-6:00 pm Where: Perkins Coie, 1201 3rd Ave, #4900, Seattle What: Join for the Tech Author Event Series featuring Bob Sutton, organizational psychologist at Stanford University and the author of the bestselling Good Boss, Bad Boss, among other books, […]
Networking Night, British American Business Council When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Where: The Pike Lobby Bar at The Daily Grill Bar at 629 Pike St, Seattle What: Appetizers, while they last, courtesy of BABC-PNW. No-host bar with Happy Hour prices until 7:00 pm. How Much: Free How: RSVP with Jerry Sparrow […]
Financing Your Company--Borrowing vs. Finding Investors, WWBC When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Don’t think you have enough money to launch (or expand) your business? You may consider investors or borrowing as a way to finance your plans, but those choices have distinctly […]
Volunteer Social & Dinner, TiE Seattle When: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: TBD How Much: TBD How: More information here.
Eurozone 2014, HSBC Global Connections When: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 7:30am-9:30am Where: The Rainier Club, 820 Fourth Avenue, Seattle What: The Eurozone remains at the forefront of global economic uncertainty and has been a contributor to market volatility but it is also a critical market for many international companies. On February 1, 2014, the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) […]
How to Navigate Uncertainty in Life and Work, PSBJ When: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 8:30am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room Seattle What: Join the Business Journal for a personalized workshop that shares a model for how to navigate uncertainty in life and work including methods for recognizing passion and purpose. […]
Schmooze in Capitol Hill, AIGA When: Thursday, February 27, 2014, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Where: World of Beer, 500 E Pine Street, Seattle What: Everyone is welcome (including nonmembers) at World of Beer in Capitol Hill. Join AIGA board members and other Seattle designers (of all kinds) on the last Thursday of each month as they get […]
Body-SPEAK: Essential Non-Verbal Communication For Business Professionals When: Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 Southeast 24th Street, Mercer Island What: Communicating confidently is vital to establishing powerful business connections, yet many people struggle to do this. Studies show that over 95% of communication […]
Charter Member Luncheon, TiE Seattle When: Sunday, March 2, 2014 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Bellevue Club, 11200 SE 6th St, Bellevue What: This is an exclusive Charter Member Social Event. Tiffany McVeety will be presenting a motivating message to the TIE Charter members that resonates with everyone. Through her message we will be challenged to […]
