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 […]

Young Professionals with Pride, GSBA When: Tuesday, March 04, 2014, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Where: World of Beer Capitol Hill, 500 E Pine St, Seattle What: YPP The GSBA's Young Professionals with Pride is dedicated to providing Seattle's LGBT and allied young professionals unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development through social, […]

Accelerating Innovation in a Global Economy, Puget Sound Business Breakfast When: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 7:00 am - 8:45 am Where:  The Harbor Dining Room at Bell Harbor, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle What: After becoming an early pioneer in the medical device industry over 55 years ago, Physio-Control is currently the world leader in […]

Managing Stormwater in the Northwest, NeBC When: Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Where: Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma What: A Business Perspective on Stormwater Regulation. Stormwater regulations have tightened, third-party lawsuits continue to be an enforcement threat, and for property owners and managers, the economics of compliance […]

Business Expo Washington, FranNet When: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Where: Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, 335 116th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue What: Meet the Top Franchisors Coming to the Washington in 2014! Best Franchise Opportunities * Free Expert Advice * Learn Best Practices  MISTAKES to avoid when buying a franchise […]

Western Washington Supply Management Conference, ISM When: Thursday, March 06, 2014, 08:00 am - 06:00 pm Where: McCaw Hall at Seattle Center What: One day Educational Conference for Supply Management professionals. Learn from leading academics and industry leaders. Network with supply management peers. Meet local suppliers. Earn 7 Continuing Education Hours towards recertification. How Much: ISM […]

Lead Generation Seminar, PSBJ When: Thursday, March 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 […]

DOs and DONT's for Employer Social Media Policies and Discipline Issues, AWB When: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Where: Columbia Center--40th Floor, 701 5th Ave. Seattle What: Recently, the National Labor Relations Board has been actively scrutinizing employers’ policies and discipline decisions (including terminations) involving social media issues. Both union and […]

Pablo Garcia: What We Talk About When We Talk About The Virtual, Space.City When: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Seattle Public Library - Central Library Microsoft Auditorium What: Space as We Think It: Explorations in Perception and Materiality. For many of us, daily patterns are now defined by both virtual […]

HIVE Meetup: Wagilé When: Monday, March 10, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Deloitte Digital, Ste. 100, 837 N 34th St, Seattle What: Wagilé It's not Italian, but just as nice. Designing for mobile is no mystery, whether it’s responsive web or native apps it comes down to process. From discovery to implementation […]

BizDev Seminar Series: What You Need to Know About Social Media Ads, PSBJ When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 8:45am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: According a recent Pew Internet survey, nearly 72% of adults use social networking sites. So why aren’t more businesses trying to reach this audience […]

The Science of Online Marketing, WWBC When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Testing ideas and analyzing data. Who: 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, […]

Startup on Tap: Can you afford to NOT file patents?, TiE Seattle When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Where: 821 Second Ave, Suite 800, Seattle Who: Jim Billmaier has served as the Chairman and CEO of three companies and is the inventor of over 80 granted and pending patents. Jim will talk […]

Designer Mixer, AIGA + GDSA When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 6:00PM - 9:00PM Where: Black Coffee Co-Op, 501 E Pine St, Seattle What: Meet the future up-and-comers from Arizona State University's Graphic Design Student Association (GDSA) who will be in town touring firms and checking out the Seattle design scene. Similar to our regular Schmooze, […]

Intro to Design Lecture: Kickoff, MAKERHAUS When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: MAKERHAUS, 122 NW 36th St, Seattle What: These lectures happen at the beginning of the Intro to Design classes and will cover topics related to the process of design. This lecture is focused on introducing design and […]

Eastside Lead Generation Seminar, PSBJ When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 9:00am-10:30am Where: The Brighton Group - Cosmos International Center, 11747 NE First Street, Suite 310 Bellevue 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 […]

Get More Done: The Art Of The Monday Ninja Planning Session, WWBC When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Sure you're busy, but does the work you do matter? The only way to know for sure is to set smart goals and assess your […]

Biz Bits: Preparing to Hire Your First Employee, WWBC When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Hiring can be a tricky business, and very costly if you’re not ready...or choose the wrong person. This workshop is a quick introduction to the things you should […]

Explore Humanitarian Design, MAKERHAUS When: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT), Seattle Where: MAKERHAUS, 122 NW 36th St, Seattle What: For those who don’t have the time or means to attend an entire course, this short intro to humanitarian design will give them something to reflect about. A slideshow presenting […]

Moving Beyond Survival to Thrive in a Changing World, WBE Breakfast When: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 07:00 am - 09:00 am Where: Women's University Club, 1105 Sixth Avenue, Seattle What: WBE welcomes Rachel Dexheimer, executive and Fortune 500 trainer, speaker and coach. Our greatest advantage in today’s world is to move beyond survival and into […]

Launch & Grow Your Business Session 2 When: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm 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 will […]

CFO of the Year Awards, PSBJ When: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 5:30pm-8:30pm Where: Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine Street, Seattle What: The role of the CFO is ever-changing. These are the unsung heroes that are on the financial forefront, and in many cases have helped their companies thrive. Selections are based on three criteria: prior […]

Convergence: A panel discussion about where ID+UX Design meet, Tactile + Makerhaus When: Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT), Seattle Where: MAKERHAUS, 122 NW 36th St, Seattle What: As the medium evolves, design remains constant. While its profile is growing in nearly every industry, we all grapple with questions about […]

Lead Pencil Studio, CreativeMornings Seattle When: Friday, March 14, 8:30am - 10:00am Where: EMP Museum Who: Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo have been working together as Lead Pencil Studio since 1997 in the area of installation art at the architectural scale. With a professional degree in architecture and training in ceramics, photography, sculpture and drawing, […]

Monthly Dinner Meeting, TENS When: Monday, March 17, 2014, 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm Where: Harbor Club – Seattle, 801 2nd Ave, 17th Floor, Seattle What: A Conversation with Ken Myer, Interim CEO and Startup Advisor. Ken Myer’s day job is serving as an interim CEO to companies that are experiencing sudden gaps in leadership. […]

Search Engine Optimization--getting found on the net, WWBC When: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 9:00am - 11:00am Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Session #5: Search Engine Optimization--getting found on the ‘net Who: Michael J. Coffey is a Business Assistance Officer for the Washington Women’s Business Center at Community Capital Development.  He […]

Morning Business Builder, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 07:30 am - 08:30 am Where: Bellevue Chamber Office, 302 Bellevue Square, Bellevue What: Connect with other Chamber members to grow and market your business. At this event, you drive the program. Through your participation, you'll gain access to tips, tools, referrals, and innovative […]

Orientation - Morning, WWBC When: Wednesday, March 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 […]

Tech in Focus – APIs Enabling New Business Models When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 4 pm - 6pm Where: Socrata, 83 South King St, Suite 107, Seattle What: No single company can solve every problem. And therein lies the importance of application programming interfaces (APIs). With their proliferation, companies are creating and utilizing APIs to […]

The Augmented Self, Enterprise Forum Northwest When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm Where: Tom Douglas Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Ave, Seattle What: Wearable technology is touching all aspects of fashion and function as computing integrates with the human body. This event will touch on the design aspects critical for mass consumer […]

Presentation Evening, TiE Angels Group Seattle When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1201 Third Avenue Suite 2200, Seattle What: TiE Angels Group Seattle or TAGS is an angel investment group formed by Charter Members of TiE Seattle to cater to the funding needs of startups primarily in […]

Presentation Event, TiE Angels Group Seattle When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: TBD What: TiE Angels Group Seattle or TAGS is an angel investment group formed by Charter Members of TiE Seattle to cater to the funding needs of startups primarily in Seattle and the Northwest region. The mission of TAGS […]

2014 American Advertising Awards Seattle, AAF When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle What: Join for drinks, light apps, and a huge celebration of Seattle’s best advertising. There's a new name for the show—but the winners still take home ADDY awards! Schedule 5:30 […]

Collaborative Design-a-thon Dinner, MAKERHAUS When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: MAKERHAUS, 122 NW 36th St, Seattle What: Get ready for a night of accelorated innovation! Fast-design sessions are an interesting model, especially when addressing a local issue together with members of the community. The pace of work stimulates creative […]

Panel Breakfast -Secrets of Washington’s Best Workplaces, PSBJ When: Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7:30am-9:30am Where: The Sorrento, 900 Madison Street, Seattle What: Secrets of Washington’s Best Workplaces Perks, Ping Pong tables, free food and Kegerators – all great things that boost morale, but just part of the recipe for a strong company culture. How do […]

Launch & Grow Your Business Session 3, WWBC When: Thursday, March 20, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm 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, […]

Seattle Career Fair, Choice When: Thursday, March 20, 2014, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Seattle Center (In The Seattle Pavilion), Corner of Thomas St and 2nd Ave N, Seattle What: You'll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they're here to […]

Presentation Evening, TiE Angels Group Seattle When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue What: TiE Angels Group Seattle or TAGS is an angel investment group formed by Charter Members of TiE Seattle to cater to the funding needs of startups primarily in Seattle and […]

Corporate Counsel Awards, PSBJ When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5:30pm-8:30pm Where: The W Hotel Seattle, 1112 Fourth Avenue, Seattle What: Celebrate Washington's top in-house attorneys and general counsel! Puget Sound Business Journal’s Corporate Counsel Awards honor legal heroes in our community that exemplify traits that all in-house counsel strive to attain and hone — measured […]

The Lunch Box @ SAM, AIGA When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 11:45AM - 1:00PM Where: Olympic Sculpture Park What: Break away from your desk to visit an amazing studio and listen to local design leaders present original perspectives that will inspire, shift or interrupt your relationship with the design space. After the presentation there will […]

Jealous: How Young Designers Got The Job You Wanted, School of Visual Concepts When: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM Where: School of Visual Concepts What: Come hear from some up-and-coming designers about how they put their portfolios together, hit the job trail, and then landed a great job. Jeff Barlow, creative manager for […]

Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse... And other disasters, AWB When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 08:00 am - 04:00 pm Where: Eisenhower Carlson PLLC, 1201 Pacific Ave., Tacoma What: Have you ever noticed how the ones who survive the Zombie attack in the movies are those who are prepared? The same thing goes for any disaster. […]

Workshop with Kevan Atteberry, Graphic Artists Guild When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Where: EAFA Gallery at the Seattle Design Center Suite 292, Seattle What: This is a crazy industry with wild fluctuations in what works and what doesn't, mostly at the whim of people you'll never meet. Pursue what brought […]

Joe Wallin, Partner (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP), Startup Grind Seattle When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Dice Cabana at SURF, 821 2nd Avenue #410, Seattle What: Joe Wallin, a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine2013. He is the founder and editor of StartupLawBlog.com, a widely read resource on startup legal issues that […]

Stories to Insights - Planning Useful Design Research, IXDA Seattle When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 6:30PM - 8:00PM Where: Space at the Steps, 1301 First Avenue, Seattle What: Dan Szuc breaks down how discovering deeper needs, motivations and behaviours from customer stories helps product teams define customer's core goals and also helps the business identify […]

Launch & Grow Your Business Session 4, WWBC When: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm 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, […]

Tech in Focus – Predictive Analytics, WTIA When: Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 4 pm - 6 pm Where: Context Relevant, 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle What: Predictive analytics has come of age as a core practice in most companies that is necessary to sustaining competitive advantage. It provides companies with the means to use big […]

Design in Motion - Innovation at the Speed of Thought, Pecha Kucha When: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 5:30PM - 8:30PM Where: Seattle Public Library What: The evening will bring together designers, technologists and other creative innovators working across disciplines at varying velocities - from the glacial to the galactic - to share their visions and […]

Cloud Focus: Cloud Security Alliance Chapter Meeting, Seattle Tech Forum When: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue What: An evening of Networking, Presentations by Industry Leaders, and Pizza. Who: Speakers include: Mike Fraser, CEO, VDI Space discussing “DaaS / VDI Security Risk or Reward?” […]

Schmooze: In-House Edition, AIGA When: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Where: Lava Lounge What: Come beat the winter blues at Lava Lounge in Belltown with games, drinks, and great company! Join us for the INhouse Edition of Schmooze! Come beat the winter blues, tiki style, at Lava Lounge in Belltown (where Kevin Spacey […]

Business Lecture, Bensussen Deutsch and Associates When: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm Where: Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island What: Get insight into the business world from Eric Bensussen and Jay Deutsch, founders of Bensussen Deutsch and Associates. These childhood friends bought, sold, and traded collectibles such […]

Smart Strategies to Grow Your Business, PSBJ When: Friday, March 28, 2014, 7:30am-9:30am Where: Columbia Tower Club, 75th Floor, Seattle What: What are the secrets to growing your company, regardless of the economic environment? This special breakfast event will offer you a lively discussion from top local business professionals. Who: The panel includes: Brett Brinton, CEO, […]

It's a Great Time To Be a UX Designer with Jared Spool, IxDA Seattle When: Monday, March 31, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Union Square, 1st floor board room, 600 University St, Seattle What: IxDA Seattle is pleased to host Jared M. Spool, founder of User Interface Engineering, for It's a Great Time […]

How Do Non-Profits Gain Donors with PSBJ When: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 8:45am-10:30am Where: 801 2nd Ave, Ste 210, Seattle What: How can non-profit organizations use Puget Sound Business Journal resources to impact their influence and reach? Learn directly from PSBJ Columnist Patti Payne, along with the Business Journal's Advertising and Audience Development Departments about […]

How to Package & Promote Your Service  Business, Blockbeta Marketing When: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 1pm-4pm Where: Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave N., Seattle What: Creating a successful business means delivering the right products to the right people at a price they find acceptable. Yet selling services is not like selling vacuum cleaners. They're […]

Business Development Secrets for Introverts Who Have to Sell, PSBJ When: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 8:30am-10:30am Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle What: Although approximately 50% of the population identifies as introverted, it’s still a very extroverted business world. How do introverts carve out their own path, especially when it […]

Insights of Gaming, Seattle Tech Forum When: Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Lake Washington Institute-Tech, 11605 132nd Ave Ne, Kirkland What: EMobile, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, HTC, Hulu, Groupon, Oracle, SAP, CA, EMC, Expedia, Tableau, Zillow, SEOmoz, Bungie, Nintendo, Disney, Nordstrom, Costco, Alaska Airlines, Dice, Salesforce, SGI, VMWare, Citrix, UW, City […]

Launch & Grow Your Business Session 5, WWBC When: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: Community Capital Development,1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Session Five: Financial Planning I Understanding Financial Statements, Recordkeeping, Chart of Accounts, Financial Ratios. How Much: $400 How: Register here.

How to do Business with the City of Seattle, WWBC When: Friday, April 4, 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 […]

TiE Young Entrepreneurs-Seattle Competition, TiE Seattle When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm Where: City Hall, City of Sammamish, 801 228th Avenue Southeast, Sammamish What: Things are heating up at TiE Young Entrepreneurs! 31 high school aged students have completed the entrepreneurship workshops and have split into teams. Each team is working with […]

Partner Event: China Entrepreneur Forum at UW, Seattle Tech Forum When: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM Where: University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Seattle What: China Entrepreneur Network will host a large Entrepreneur Forum featuring many exceptional speakers (including such as Microsoft Vice President), and the final round of CBC business plan […]