BABC-PNW 2014 Aerospace Conference When: Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 08:00 am - 06:30 pm Where: Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle What: Come explore the best in advanced technologies for next generation aircraft at the BABC-PNW 2014 Aerospace Conference, taking place Tuesday, October 28 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Industry […]

Fast Pitch Final Showdown, SVP Fast Pitch Seattle When: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle What: Join Seattle’s dynamic social innovation, angel investor and philanthropic community in crowning our city’s newest top social innovators and entrepreneurs in the third annual SVP Fast […]

Mission Driven: How to Start a Social Enterprise, WWBC When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 11:30am-1:00pm Where: 1437 S Jackson, Seattle What: This seminar will explain the differences in mission driven entities in Washington State, from nonprofits to B Corps; as well as co-ops, mission driven LLCs, and the triple bottom line. The presentation will cover […]

Social Media & Online Marketing Class #2, WWBC When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Where: 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Are you reaching your target customers? Are you doing it effectively? Marketing with social media is an engaging, cost-effective option for new and existing small businesses, but can still be a […]

Cyber Risk Summit When: Thursday, October 30 @ 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, 2014 Where: Whatcom Community College, 237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham What: The Cyber Risk Summit brings together cyber security specialists, technologists, entrepreneurs, industry experts and business leaders to tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with cyber security strategies. Featuring break out […]

Launch & Grow Your Business Class #6, WWBC When: Thursday, October 30, 2014, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Where:  1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Session Six: Financial Planning II (10/30) Cash flow projection—in the computer lab, Financing options, 5 “C”s of Lending Who: Darren is a Small Business Consultant for the Washington Women's Business Center at […]

TechFlash Cup, PSBJ When: Monday, November 3, 2014 5:30pm-8:00pm                            Where: Puget Sound, Business Journal, 801 Second Ave., Suite 210, Seattle What: An event where start-ups pitch their great products/services to local area investors who offer immediate feedback, and choose the company with the best idea. Purchase a seat to see for yourself the best local […]

Integra Tech Expo, Integra When: Tuesday, November 04, 2014, 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Where: Downtown Seattle Hilton, 1301 6th Avenue, Seattle What: Experts from industry-leading technology companies will be on hand for this full-day event, providing critical insight into industry trends, directionality, and answering your questions about the business applications you need to drive productivity […]

Scoring Workplace Touchdowns: Best Strategies for Champion Employers, Jackson Lewis When: Wednesday, November 05, 2014, 7:00am - 1:30pm Where: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Second Floor Ballroom, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle What: Please join Jackson Lewis for our annual half-day program of interactive and informative discussions addressing the latest developments in workplace law. Like our champion Seahawks, […]

Scoring Workplace Touchdowns: Best Strategies for Champion Employers, Jackson Lewis When: Wednesday, November 05, 2014, 7:00am - 1:30pm Where: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Second Floor Ballroom, 1400 6th Ave, Seattle What: Please join Jackson Lewis for our annual half-day program of interactive and informative discussions addressing the latest developments in workplace law. Like our champion Seahawks, […]

Washington Future Energy Conference, Northwest Environmental Business Council When: Wednesday, November 05, 2014, 07:00 am - 06:00 pm Where: Hilton Hotel - Seattle Airport, 17620 International Blvd., Seattle What: Returning for its fifth year, the Washington Future Energy Conference is the state's "must attend" clean energy event, connecting policy with practice and addressing the industry’s current […]

Presentation Evening, TiE Angels Group Seattle When: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where: Davis Wright Tremaine Offices, 1201 3rd Ave Ste 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 […]

Workforce Development Seminar: Find Your Next Star, PSBJ When: Thursday, November 06, 2014, 08:30 am - 10:00 am Where: Norton Building 2nd Floor Conference Room, 801 2nd Ave, Seattle What: Finding and retaining the best talent is a key factor to growing your business. Gain new insights ahead of your 2015 recruitment initiatives with PSBJ’s […]

Health Care Inc. Northwest Seminar, PSBJ When: Monday, November 10, 2014, 8:00am-10:30am Where: The Conference Center, 8th & Pike Street, Seattle What: Puget Sound Business Journal continues its online discussion of the business of health care for local employers and its employees at its Health Care Inc. Northwest Breakfast and Seminar. Who: CONFIRMED PANELISTS: Gary […]

Business Theatre Live, artful thinking When: Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 01:00 pm - 03:30 pm Where: Bellevue Youth Theatre, 16661 Northup Way, Bellevue What: Business Theatre Live  offers a unique twist on professional development and networking. If you love to learn, meet new people and be entertained, you won't want to miss this event. The […]

Difficult Conversations in Life and Business, WWBC When: Wednesday, November 12, 2o14, 12 am - 2 pm Where: 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: We all have occasional frustrations over difficult conversations.  Learning to better navigate challenging communications can create better relationships with difficult customers, employees, partners, suppliers and more so that we can be more successful […]

Franchise 101, WWBC When: Wednesday, November 12th, 2014, 9:30-11:00am Where: Community Capital Development 1437 S. Jackson St Seattle What: Franchise Myths Busted: A Short-Course Based in Reality As a career transition coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, Bob Hale provides those who may be interested in independent business ownership with an objective, in-depth and interactive look […]

Social Media & Online Marketing: How to Get the Word Out About Your Business, WWBC When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 2:00 - 4:30 PM Where: 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Are you reaching your target customers? Are you doing it effectively? Marketing with social media is an engaging, cost-effective option for new and existing small businesses, […]

Where’s The Dough? Accessing Capital Workshop, Economic Development Council of Seattle When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014, 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm Where: Renton Chamber of Commerce, 625 S. 4th St., Renton What: Join the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County (EDC) for their fall business startup workshop series, Jumpstart Your Startup, where they’ll […]

Pour Back: Thanksgiving Edition, AIGA Seattle When: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: WeWork, 500 Yale Ave N., Seattle What: Pour Back's fall event will be raising funds for designers who have the intention of giving back to the PNW region. All ticket sales go to the AIGA Pour Back Fund. Join […]

Collaborative Healing and Positive Deviance: Uncommon Solutions to Common Problems, Women's University Club When: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 07:00 am - 09:00 am Where: Women's University Club, 1105 6th Ave, Seattle What: The move to run the world in a more feminine way requires both collaborative healing and audacious innovation. Libba Pinchot, educator, author, and […]

Entrepreneur Workshop: “Protecting Your Intellectual Property” Day 2, COJK, When: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:30 am - 10:45 am Where: Law Office of Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle What: Almost every successful company, large or small, develops intellectual property (IP). Understanding how to properly protect IP, and how IP […]

 Tech in Focus: Legal – Dealing with Data, WTIA When: Thursday, November 13, 2014 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Davis Wright Tremaine, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle What: Data has different IP protection issues than many areas and yet it’s now the root of so many businesses.   Join at Davis Wright Tremaine on […]

Trader of the Year Awards, International Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: World Trade Center Seattle, 2200 Alaskan Way, Seattle What: The Trader of the Year awards recognize locally-based companies that have contributed to the expansion of Washington State's international trade through demonstrated success, industry leadership, innovation, and service […]

Launch & Grow Your Business, WWBC When: Monday, November 17, 2014, 12:30pm - 3:30p Where: 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: This course will teach you how to start and grow your business. During seven, 3-hour sessions, participants will learn how to manage, market and finance their businesses, with a focus on writing a business […]

First Look Forum: Bellingham, WTIA When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Bellingham Golf & Country Club, 3729 Meridian St, Bellingham What: First Look Forum is a bi-annual showcase wherein no more than 20 seed-stage companies too early for traditional angel and venture capital forums can go to meet people, make […]

IT Security: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Version 3, WTIA When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Perkins Coie, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle What: The session will cover an overview of PCI Data Security Standard, emerging technologies and industry trends.  A high level overview of the PCI requirements […]

Women of Influence Awards, PSBJ When: Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 5:30pm-9:30pm Where: Puget Sound Business Journal, 801 Second Ave. Suite 210, Seattle What: Now in its eleventh year, the Puget Sound Business Journal's Women of Influence award program shines the spotlight on local businesswomen, community leaders and philanthropists who are a force in the region. […]

Orientation - Morning, WWBC When: Wednesday, November 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 your market […]

Social Media & Online Marketing Class #5, WWBC When: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 2:00 - 4:30 PM Where: 1437 S. Jackson St, Seattle What: Are you reaching your target customers? Are you doing it effectively? Marketing with social media is an engaging, cost-effective option for new and existing small businesses, but can still be a daunting challenge […]

Today’s Multi-Cloud: Connecting, Securing, Operating, StrataCore When: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 @ 4:15 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Big Picture, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle What: IT’s 2014 and Cloud is everywhere, but evolving rapidly. Gone are the uncertainties about the viability of the technology and questions of WHAT is cloud. Now the question is WHICH clouds […]

IT Security: Payment Card Data Security, WTIA When: Thursday, November 20, 2014 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Perkins Coie, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle What: The session will cover an overview of PCI Data Security Standard, emerging technologies and industry trends.  A high level overview of the PCI requirements along with challenges will be discussed.  Additionally, […]

Geeks, Beer and Hour of Code 2014, WTIA When: Thursday, November 20, 2014 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Where: Slippery Pig Brewery, 18801 Front Street NW , Poulsbo What: Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 17-23 and with our Kitsap partners we’re celebrating with kickoff discussions about our upcoming participation in Hour of Code 2014. Last […]

Work for Yourself at Renton WorkSource, WWBC When: Friday, November 21, 2014, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Renton WorkSource - 500 SW 7th St. #100 Renton What: Want to start a business? Wondering how to go about it? In this free workshop, you will learn: The resources that are available to you through the U.S. Small […]

Clear Writing Workshop, John Sturtevant When: Monday, November 24, 2014, 08:30 am - 03:30 pm Where: University of Phoenix Executive Learning Center, 7100 Fort Dent Way What: John Sturtevant's Clear Writing Workshop teaches you how to write compelling emails, business letters, proposals, reports, and more. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, you'll learn to think […]

Webby Talks at Wintr When: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Wintr, 3621 Stone Way N, Suite B, Seattle What: Last year PSBJ hosted the Webby's, and it was awesome. They'd like to come back this year, which is evidence they thought it was awesome as well. How Much: TBD How: Register here.

Seattle Rails Networking Meetup When: Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7:00 PM Where: Whitepages, Rainier Tower, 1301 – 5th Ave Ste. 1600, Seattle What: Catered food, beer, soda, and 1-2 short presentations! Who: Alan Talanoa of Ritani will be discussing the importance of performance/load testing and doing a quick dive into some of the tools they use, […]