2010

Feb 9
PR Newswire: Media & Public Relations and the Impact of Social Media: When: Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Seattle Public Library, Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 4th Avenue
What: PR Newswire invites you to attend a complimentary breakfast and panel discussion to learn how to simplify social media measurement into shareable, usable results. Gain key insights into the media and PR industries, both from a current perspective and future outlook. Panelists include Cory Tolbert Haik, seattletimes.com; Todd Bishop, TechFlash.com; Tac Anderson, Waggener Edstrom; and Josh Belzman, MSNBC.com
How: Event is free. Sign up online.

Feb 9
Better Business Bureau's Motivation for the Marketplace with Robert Spector
When: February 9, 2010
Where: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle WA 98108
What: Join BBB and international best-selling author Robert Spector as we bring inspiration back to business. The author of "The Nordstrom Way" and newly released "Mom and Pop Store" will share his unique take on creating building successful business practices, utilizing cost-effective advertising mediums and improving overall customer satisfaction. Space is limited so don't miss this chance to learn the service and sales practices that made Nordstrom the retail powerhouse we know today!
How: Accredited Charities, Professors and Students $10, Accredited Businesses $35, Non-Accredited Businesses $50. Space is limited, so visit www.akorww.bbb.org/mfm and get your tickets today!

Feb 9
WSTA Encore Meeting: The State of the Art Web
When: February 9th, 2010, 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM
Where: Poulsbo Library Community Room, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, POoulsbo, WA 98370
What: This event is an encore presentation of November 2009's meeting, with special emphasis on DEMONSTRATION of the adminisitration, component selection and other development tools for Microsoft SharePoint and Joomla. Business decision maker, web designer, novice or expert, come to learn best practices, benefits and trade-offs, how to choose the right Content Management System (CMS) and build a website that takes business to the next level. Presenters include Jeremy Moff of Moff Interactive and Doug Rauh of Unified Industries.
How: Sign up online.

Feb 9
Motivation for the Marketplace
When: Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S., Seattle
What: Join the Better Business Bureau and author Robert Spector for "Motivation for the Marketplace." The author of "The Nordstrom Way" and "Mom and Pop Store" will share his perspective on building successful business practices, utilizing cost-effective advertising mediums and improving overall customer satisfaction.
How: Cost is : $10 accredited charities, $35 accredited businesses, $50 general public. Get info and sign up online or phone 206-431-2222.

Feb 9-10
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance's 2010 Aerospace Conference
When: February 9/10, 2010
Where: Lynnwood Convention Center
What: The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance Aerospace Conference features a fantastic line-up of new and returning speakers, including Richard Aboulafia, representatives from Boeing Commercial & IDS, Airbus, Bombardier, EADS-North America, Lockheed Martin, and more. Around the theme "Emerging Aerospace Opportunities," attendees will benefit from a global perspective on opportunities in aerospace, defense and space. In addition to presentations by various OEMs, a panel discussion featuring analysts Richard Aboulafia, Scott Hamilton and Michel Merluzeau will be moderated by KING5's Glenn Farley.
How: Contact: Susie MacGregor, 425.885.0290 or contact@pnaa.net
or visit www.pnaa.net Registration link.

Feb 10
Super Bowl Ad Replay Chalk Talk presented by Ad Club Seattle and PSAMA
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Pre-Game: Check-in / Social starts at 5:30pm Game Time: Presentation starts at 7:00pm
Where: Qwest Field, FSN Lounge
What: Ad Club Seattle and PSAMA are joining forces and hosting a panel of experts from both the agency and client side to review the most popular ads from this year's Super Bowl. Join us at Qwest Field to see what worked and what didn't and chime in with your opinion. Join in the action during the Super Bowl by Tweeting your favorite spot(s) using the hashtag #chalktalk. Or if Facebook is more your style, post your comments to our Chalk Talk Fan Page. Your votes and comments will be collected and tallied – help us decide which spots to review. Get there early for appetizers, drinks and discussions about what John Madden and Brett Favre's love child would look like (among other things).
How: Ticket Prices: Ad Club and AMA Members: $30 Non-members: $40. At the door: additional $10 fee to the above prices To register and for more information, contact: (206) 448-4481, E-mail: adclubdirector@verizon.net or visit the Web site.To register by mail, send a check or money order to Ad Club Seattle, PO Box 58530, Seattle WA 98138. No cancellation of reservation after RSVP deadline.

Feb 11
Mobile Commerce in a Wireless Data World" Seminar
When: February 11, 2010
Where: Renaissance Seattle Hotel -- Seattle, WA
What: The Northwest is one of the major centers of mobile innovation. In this seminar, we will look at recent developments in the mobile ecosystem. We will learn from wireless carriers, mobile handset makers, venture capitalists and mobile entrepreneurs how they are responding to, and profiting from, exciting trends in the industry. Join us to hear how industry leaders are keeping up to date and how you should be thinking about the trends in mobile commerce. The seminar is also available via Live Webcast, which will allow you to tap into our event with your computer. Live CLE Credits are available for WA, OR and CA.
How: Register online.

Feb 12
Unintentional Intolerance: Don't be so N.I.C.E..... A morning with Steve Robbins
When: Feb 12 8.30 am - noon
Where: Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St, Seattle
What: Attend a free presentation by Steve Robbins as he's videotaped for a new HR training video. Dr. Robbins is an author and highly sought-after national resource on issues of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. Dr. Robbins will introduce Unintentional Intolerance - the manner in which nice, well-meaning people go about potentially excluding others, even when they want to include them. He says that research and experience tell us that we all have biases that we are often unaware of, or think little about. And these biases influence our decision-making, behaviors and attributions of others on a daily basis. Could we be making "bad" decisions and engaging in exclusive behavior without knowing? The answer is, "Yes."
How: Attendance is free, but reservations are required. Must be over 18 years old. Please email or call 888-723-8517 to reserve a seat (must rsvp before Feb 9th). More info here: www.ouch-video.com/robbins

Feb 12
NWEN presents Breakfast Buzz: The Goldilocks Dilemma
When: Friday, February 12, 7:45am - 9:30am
Where: Bellevue Art Musuem, Downtown Bellevue
What: You have what you believe is a great idea for a business, but are not sure how much of your "secret sauce" you want to share publicly. How much is enough when it comes to vetting an idea? Should you release early and often? Lather, rinse, repeat with user feedback? Or should you stay stealthy until the idea is really ready for prime time? Though this should spark a lively debate, join us for a panel discussion and Q&A, and leave with some take-aways specific to your business and this perennial "goldilocks" startup dilemma. Featuring the founders of "Untitled Startup" (read more about them in Tech Flash)...stay tuned for additions. Moderated by Bill Bryant (angel investor, startup vet, venture partner with Draper Fisher Jurvetson), the panel will featuring the founders of "Untitled Startup," and TA McCann of Gist.
How: Cost is $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Click here to register.

Feb 17
Association of Women in Computing, Puget Sound Chapter presents Net-Success-Working      
When: Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.,
Where: Starbucks Support Center, Mezza Café, 3rd floor, 2401 Utah Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134. Free parking in the lot in front of Starbucks/Sears.
What: The Association for Women in Computing, Puget Sound Chapter (AWC-PS) hosts Net-Success-Working with Gregg D. Richie, locally-recognized speaker, entrepreneur and Certified Networking Professional, on What makes a good networking event even better for you?  When you attend the monthly meetings of AWC, or any other professional event, do you have a networking plan?  We’ll discuss this and other topics, such as: How to avoid creating barriers when you join a conversation. How body position impacts the person you’ve engaged in conversation as well as others around you and The Ten Commandments of Networking.
How: AWC members - $15, PMI members - $25, Non-AWC members - $30. Register online. Learn more about becoming a member!

Feb 24
PSAMA Executive Luncheon: Word of Mouth Marketing/The Other Social Media
When: Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Washington Athletic Club, 6th and University
What: Get the inside scoop on how Pemco activated its distinctive brand strategy and marketing campaign in the real world.
How: Cost is $38 PSAMA members; $50 nonmembers; $38 students. More info at www.psama.org or call 206-623-8632.

Feb 18
Girl Power Hour - "Stylish Networking for Women"
When: Friday, February 18, 2010, 6pm-9pm
Where: : Banana Republic, 500 Pike, Seattle
What: On Thursday, February 18th, Banana Republic on 5th and Pike will be closing its doors early and rolling out the pink carpet for an exclusive Girl Power Hour fashion show event. Seattle’s top style experts and fashion bloggers will join forces to show you realistic and affordable style tips. Enjoy delicious snacks from Il Fornaio, cupcakes, Pearl cocktails and O Wines as you learn how to revamp your wardrobe and boost your style confidence. Enter to win one of ten makeovers from Gene Juarez, Urban Yoga Spa, Divine Tan, Decleor, Banana Republic and more worth over $1,000 and walk in the trend fashion show. Get details on how to win at www.girlpowerhour.com
How: Admission is $20 Advance / $25 cash at the door Details at - www.girlpowerhour.com

Feb 21 Public Service Announcement
Helping Hands for Haiti
When: Sunday, February 21st, 2010, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: University Christian Church
What: Local Seattle directors Kent Stevens and Fred West together with Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) present Helping Hands for Haiti, a special benefit concert to raise money for victims of the Haitian earthquake. More than twelve local choral groups will perform, including Seattle Peace Chorus, Pat Wright and the Total Experience Gospel Choir, Sin Fronteras, and Arts in Motion. Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders and Fonkose.
How: Tickets are $10 at the door, cash or check only. For more info: info@fiuts.org or (206) 543-0735

Feb 24
Harvard Business School Slub of Puget Sound presents a VIP Reception with Professor Lynda Applegate: Discussion and Q&A
When: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, 5:30-8:00PM. Drinks and heavy appetizers from 5:30-6:45PM. Presentation and Q&A with Lynda on “Leading Disciplined Innovation in Good Times and Bad” from 6:45-7:30PM. Wrap up and informal conversation with Lynda until 8:00PM.
Where: Hotel 1000, 1000 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
What: Please join us on February 24th for a VIP Reception and Session with HBS Professor Lynda M. Applegate. Lynda will be speaking about and answering questions on themes from her latest research on “Leading Disciplined Innovation in Good Times and Bad”. Professor Applegate is the Martin Marshall Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, teaching courses in entrepreneurial management and technology and innovation, and serving as Chair of the school's Entrepreneurial Management unit.
How: Register online.

Feb 24
Developing a Market Strategy for INDIA - Explore, Extend, Expand, or Exit!
When: Wednesday, 24 Feb 2010, 6:00 PM 09:00 PM
Where: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE Bellevue
What: In the last event of this series (Business Beyond Boundaries – India and U.S.), we focused on the broad -level opportunities available for U.S. companies to invest in India and/or sell their product and services in India. In this event, we go a level deeper and explore the following areas:. Approaches to enter a developing market like India. Go alone, Partner, Acquire, and Joint Venture etc. Factors that determine the optimum approach. Political, social, and regulatory environment. Industry dynamics as applicable to your product and/or service
Success and Failure Case Studies. We have assembled a competent panel comprising entrepreneurs, US Dept. of Commerce, officials, and legal experts to help us navigate through the issues that can rock the boat before you taste success. We will feature a live webinar and audio feed directly from Mumbai .
How: TiE Seattle Members USD20, Non -member USD30. Get more info or register online.

Feb 25
Meet the Business Journal
When: Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: The Harbor Club, Seatte, 801 2nd Avenue Floor 17, Seattle, WA 98104
What: Meet the publisher, editors, reporters and full staff of the Puget Sound Business Journal. Breakfast will be provided while you enjoy this unique opportunity to network with the people who put together the region’s most trusted local business and technology resources. This is a networking event with introductions of the staff at 8:00 a.m. and includes breakfast. Suggested dress: Business attire
How: Registter online.

Feb 27
Sarah Williamson’s Parent-Teen Money Coaching Workshop
When: February 27, 2010; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 2316 Fairview Avenue East, Suite C, Seattle, WA 98102.
What: One-day workshops for parents and their teens! In just one day you can help your teen get started on the path toward becoming a financially responsible adult. And, you can do it all while having fun! Sarah Williamson is a CPA and the author of the book “Play The Real-Life Money Game With Your Teen.” Through her workshops and book, Sarah guides parents step-by-step toward safely transferring control of money to their teen so he or she can take on more financial responsibility for his or her own finances. The end result is that teens learn how to earn, spend, save, give, borrow, lend, invest, and pay taxes.
How: Cost is $200. For more information, visit site or phone: 425-455-4073.

Mar 2
Pay it Forward Business Networking Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 2, 2010; 5:30-8:00pm
Where: Twist, 2313 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98121
What: Do you feel awkward at networking events? Perplexed at what you should get out of one, but know people say these are "must do" events? Then come to a Pay it Forward Networking Workshop co-hosted by Notes from the Job Search, Bella Domain and Career Horizons, and facilitated by Sandy Jones-Kaminski, the author of I'm at a Networking Event. Now what? Learn how a simple technique can help you understand why these events are so highly regarded. Sandy's approach of asking, "How can I help you?" or "Is there something I can help you with?" can get the ball rolling to help make you better at networking (at events and beyond). Come have light and tasty hors d'oeuvres and add your business card to the drawing for one of ten of Sandy's books.
How: Please RSVP at MeetUp.com group "Notes From the Job Search"

Mar 4
WTIA Industry Achievement Awards
When: March 4, 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: Showbox SODO, Seattle
What: This year's 15th annual Industry Achievement Awards will celebrate the vibrant technology community in the state. Through eight award categories, covering all technology segments, we will recognize the accomplishments of the brightest companies, individuals and students in our state during the past year.
How: Early bird pricing available until Jan. 4, visit site or phone: 206-448-3033.

Mar 10-
MarketMix 2010
Presented by the Puget Sound American Marketing Association and Seattle Direct Marketing Association
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA 98121
What: MarketMix blends the social, search and sexy sides of marketing with the straight up traditional of print and broadcast. It’s a concoction crafted to tantalize even the hardened teetotaler who thinks he’s mastered marketing. Discover the secrets of today’s marketing mixology. Savor the flavor of a conference brimming with cutting-edge and classic expertise. Learn to create your own powerful blend of on and offline marketing mixes. And at the end of the day, raise your glass in toast to new knowledge and new connections.
How: For ticket and registration information, please visit the following website: http://www.marketmix2010.com.