Coming business events

Name of event: Product Management Consortium's 6th Annual Wine Tasting

Date and time: Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m.

Place: Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th St., Mercer Island

Web site: www.pmcnw.org

Description: This is the PMCs sixth annual preholiday evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres. You'll also have the opportunity to reconnect with old contacts and meet new ones.

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Name of event: Seattle Graphic Artists Guild November Workshop: Navigating Challenges

Date and time: Nov. 19, 6:30-9 p.m.

Place: Seattle Central Community College

Cost: $8 for members and students; $15 for nonmembers; current SCCC faculty and students free

Web site: www.seattleguild.org

Description: Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch will share some of his favorite features from Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator with a dash of Bridge. Laskevitch is the founder of Luminous Works, an Adobe authorized training center.

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Name of event: Seattle SHRM Chapter November Meeting and Breakfast

Date and time: Nov. 20, 7:30-9 a.m.

Place: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave, Seattle

Cost: Seattle SHRM member $30, nonmember $40, student $15

Web site: http://www.shrm-seattle.com

Event phone: 206-575-0557

Description: A panel discussion with representation from Getty Images, Microsoft and Deloitte will focus on social responsibility and employee engagement. The discussion will be followed by the Seattle SHRM Fundraiser and Silent Auction.

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Name of event: Chameleon Technologies Fall Networking Event

Date and time: Nov. 20, 6 p.m.

Place: Wilde Rover Irish Pub

Cost: Free

Web site: www.chameleontechinc.com

Event phone: 425-827-1173

Description: Gain insight on illustrating algorithms with C# and Silverlight. RVSP to Crystal@chameleontechinc.com.

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Name of event: Book Publishers NW: Marketing Fiction

Date and time: Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m.

Place: Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside N., Room 221, Seattle

Cost: Free for BPNW members, $5 suggested donation for others

Web site: http://www.bpnw.org

Description: Award-winning author Janey Bennett discusses how to run a marketing campaign for small-press fiction, including blogging, voice interviews on Internet and cable, book tours, trade shows, ad campaigns, book club discussions and readings.

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Name of event: Women Business Owners Power Lunch

Date and time: Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Place: Washington Athletic Club

Cost: members $38, nonmember $50; after Nov. 18, $65

Web site: www.womenbusinessowners.org

Event phone: 206-575-3232

Description: "The Art of Negotiating", with speaker Berez Ferrell of The Point.

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Name of event: PMP Course Info Meeting

Date and time: Nov. 20, 6 p.m.

Place: Everett Transit Station

Web site: www.extendeded.wwu.edu

Event phone: 360-650-3308

Description: Fine tune your project management skills and prepare for the PMP exam. Attend evening classes in Everett during this 10-week course offered by Western Washington University.

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Name of event: I3M Symposium on Project Management

Date and time: Nov. 20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Place: Waterfront Activities Center, University of Washington, Seattle

Cost: Free

Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/iiim/

Description: The fall Institute for Innovation in Information Management (I3M) Symposium will help project managers apply lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful examples to ensure their projects succeed while refocusing efforts on the impact to a business's bottom line. Michael A. Fors, director of strategy in Microsoft's mobile division, will deliver the keynote.

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Name of event: Economic Abyss? A Comparison of Today with the 1930s

Date and time: Nov. 20, noon-1 p.m.

Place: Union Square Boardroom, One Union Square, 600 University St., Seattle

Cost: Free

Web site: http://roadshow.smeadcap.com

Event phone: 877-701-2883

Description: Smead Capital Management Chief Investment Officer William Smead will use the historical perspective of today through the lens of the 1930s, drawing comparisons and dissimilarities to the current economic circumstances. He will cover landmark legislation such as the Reconstruction Finance Corp. and more.

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Name of event: Eastside Economic Forecast Breakfast

Date and time: Nov. 20, 7-9 a.m.

Place: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue.

Cost: Individuals: $60 members, $70 nonmembers, corporate tables available

Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org

Event phone: 425-213-1205

Description: Put your finger on the pulse of the latest data and economic trends at this annual, event. National keynote: Joseph Quinlan, Global Wealth & Investment Management, Bank of America.

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Name of event: High Performance Contracting

Date and time: Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Place: Groff Murphy

Cost: $375 for members of the Design Build Institute of America/Northwest Region; $675 nonmembers

Web site: dbianwc.org

Event phone: 425-640-3443

Description: In traditional design-bid-build, contracts often contemplate only failure, with provisions and clauses that address what the aversive consequences will be once failure occurs. The most powerful design-build contracts, on the other hand, are written to include things such as award fees and incentives to promote cooperation, teamwork and collaboration.

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Name of event: Eastside Elected Officials Reception

Date and time: Nov. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Place: The Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E.

Cost: $50 per person

Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org

Event phone: 425-213-1203

Description: Come join the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce at the Fifth Annual Eastside Elected Officials Reception for an evening of networking with business leaders and elected officials from local, state, regional and federal governments.

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Name of event: NW Biodiesel Network Monthly Meeting

Date and time: Nov. 25, 7-9 p.m.

Place: Seattle Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle

Cost: Free

Web site: www.nwbiodiesel.org/

Description: The meeting will focus on "The State of Biodiesel in the Northwest." What has changed in the past year in the Northwest biodiesel industry? Learn the inside scoop on challenges, opportunities, and where biodiesel is headed in our region.

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Name of event: The Bellevue Entrepreneur Meetup

Date and time: Nov. 26, 7 p.m.

Place: The Bellevue Library

Cost: Free

Web site: http://www.meetup.com/bellevueentrepreneur/calendar/8923839/

Description: A monthly gathering of local entrepreneurs sponsored by meetup.com.

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Name of event: Cyber Attack of the Critical Infrastructure — WTIA Dec. Security SIG

Date and time: Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.

Place: Seattle U., Engineering Building, Room 304

Web site: http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=0812SIGSEC

Description: Presented by Jason Larsen, IOActive.

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Name of event: Master in Teaching Info Meeting

Date and time: Dec. 1, 6 p.m.

Place: North Seattle Community College TB 1555

Web site: http://www.wce.wwu.edu/depts/TEOP

Event phone: 206-527-3719

Description: Are you ready for a career change? Working professionals who want the rewards of teaching in secondary schools are invited to learn about Western Washington University's Master in Teaching degree (MIT). . Details about this information session are on the Web at www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/TEOP or contact eesp.NSCC@wwu.edu or call 206-527-3719.

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Name of event: What Makes the Generations Tick and What Ticks Them Off

Date and time: Dec. 2, 2008, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Place: The Bell Harbor International Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle

Cost: $695 includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, midmorning and afternoon refreshments.

Web site: http://www.resultance.com

Event phone: 206-283-2905

Description: In this seminar you will learn such things as: What generational pitfalls are costing you money. What wins the hearts of clients and customers of each generation. How generational blind spots cost you client accounts and other ideas. How your "best practices" are making "top talent" walk out the door.

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Name of event: Bellevue Chamber December Morning Buzz Networking breakfast

Date and time: Dec. 2, 7-9 a.m.

Place: The Harbor Club Bellevue

Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers

Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org

Event phone: 425-213-1205

Description: A structured and effective networking event, The Morning Buzz is an energetic and results-oriented Eastside business breakfast.

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Name of event: Seattle small business meetup networking night

Date and time: Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Place: South Lake Union area

Cost: Free

Web site: http://smallbiz.meetup.com/278/ Event phone:

Description: Make important business contacts, pick up tips for running your business, get advice from an expert, or just socialize with other small-business owners. For more information, including specific location, and to RSVP, please visit: http://smallbiz.meetup.com/278/.

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Name of event: Writing Tune-Up for Peak Performance

Date and time: Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Place: The Forum Center, Seattle

Cost: $165

Web site: http://syntaxtraining.com/PDF/Tune_Up_Seattle_12_03_2008.pdf

Event phone: 206-782-8410

Description: This half-day session covers ways to enhance writing performance, make quick repairs, and maintain good techniques. Learning objectives include the rules of e-mail etiquette that get results, using a strategy to plan and write any document, and accentuating the positive, even when the message is negative. Class includes 10 weekly skill reminders to maintain effective writing performance.

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Name of event: Starting a New Business Workshop

Date and time: Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Place: Seattle SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle

Cost: $85

Web site: www.seattlescore.org

Event phone: 206-553-7320

Description: This workshop will help jump start any new business. Position yourself for success. Start your business with the right legal, insurance and accounting advice. Learn how to finance your product or service, identify key customers and develop a marketing plan.

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Name of event: Product Management Intensive

Date and time: Dec. 3-4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Place: Bellevue

Cost: $1,595 ($100 discount for PMC members, $100 discount for multiple attendees from an organization.)

Web site: www.pivotalpm.com

Description: Learn and practice the seven Product Management best practices in this two-day workshop, and be ready to apply them immediately on the job. Designed for Product Managers in any industry who need to get successful products to market faster, while ensuring that their products meet real customer needs, deliver lasting competitive advantage, and realize revenue and profits sooner. A tool kit of best practice templates is included in the course fee. Register at www.pivotalpm.com.

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Name of event: TiE Seattle: Funding Forum 2008

Date and time: Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Place: Bellevue Downtown Courtyard by Marriott

Web site: http://www.tie-seattle.org/

Description: Attend this event to see acclaimed ventures in the Northwest pitch their business plans to a select group of panelists. Attendees will gain insight on how to make a great pitch, and learn what investors are looking for in a business plan. This is an excellent opportunity to network with others in the Northwest entrepreneurial community.

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Name of event: South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce Member Monday Seminar, "Trim the Fat From Your Business"

Date and time: Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m.

Place: South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce

Web site: http://www.sscchamber.org/index.php?page=calendar&month=12&year=2008&day=8

Event phone: 425-485-4250

Description: Are you a business owner determined to make your business work, even in the face of tough economic times? Come and learn how the principles of lean can be utilized to cut costs in your business and ensure your ability to delight your customers. Presented by Julia Robinson of Steller Solutions.

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Name of event: Building a Business Plan Workshop

Date and time: Dec. 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Place: Seattle SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle

Cost: $85

Web site: www.seattlescore.org

Event phone: 206-553-7320

Description: Use your marketing and financial data to build a fact-based business plan. Successful businesses are built on well-researched plans developed by the owner. Learn proven techniques to generate sales and a positive cash flow. A strong plan is a great tool for involving investors and lenders.

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Name of event: Lake City Chamber Holiday Business After Hours

Date and time: Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Place: The Stratford at Maple Leaf

Event phone: 206-363-3287

Description: Mayor Greg Nickels will speak at this networking event along with Lake City Chamber President-Elect Roy Brock from ACCES.

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Name of event: WTIA Cocktails & Contributions — Holiday Networking

Date and time: Dec. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Place: ACT Theater — Bullitt Cabaret

Web site: http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?EventID=765

Event phone: 206-448-3033

Description: Don your holiday best and join the WTIA community in celebrating the holiday season at ACT Theater — Bullitt Cabaret. This historic Seattle landmark boasts a warm, inviting ambience for a winter social.

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Name of event: Bellevue Chamber December Business After Hours

Date and time: Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Place: Vertigo Lounge & Grill, 989 112th Ave. N.E., Suite. 205, Bellevue

Cost: $12 members, $20 nonmembers

Web site: www.bellevuechamber.org

Event phone: 425-213-1205

Description: Make business connections at this after-work, networking focused event.

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Name of event: WTIA December Urban Leadership Series

Date and time: Dec. 16, 7:30-9 a.m.

Place: World Trade Center, 4th Floor, Suite 410

Web site: http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=0812URBAN

Event phone: 206-448-3033

Description: This series was created as a forum for the technology community, business owners, corporate and government officials to connect over hot topics and common issues that are happening in the Puget Sound region. It will feature some of today's most dynamic technology and business leaders, as well as government officials who will share their insights on the present and the future of technology, economic, policy, and environmental trends and issues that we need to be aware of to prosper in this technological and global economy that we live in today.

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Name of event: Bellevue Chamber December Business Lunch

Date and time: Dec. 17, noon-1:30 p.m.

Place: Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Cost: $35 members, $45 nonmembers; corporate tables available

Event phone: 425-213-1205

Description: The keynote speaker is King County Executive Ron Sims

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Name of event: Money Wi$e Women Conference

Date and time: Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Place: North Seattle Community College

Cost: $39

Web site: www.moneywisewomen.net

Event phone: 360-204-0982

Description: All-day financial education & empowerment conference for women. Features 3 keynote speakers and 12 breakout sessions.

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Name of event: NW Food Manufacturing & Packaging Expo

Date and time: Jan. 19-21, 2009

Place: Oregon Convention Center

Cost: General registration, $25-$295

Web site: www.nwfpa.org

Event phone: 503-327-2200

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Name of event: Choosing and Evaluating Franchise Options

Date and time: Jan. 21, noon-4 p.m.

Place: Seattle SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle

Cost: $45

Web site: www.seattlescore.org

Event phone: 206-553-7320

Description: What kind of franchise fits your needs, goals and expectations? Learn how to analyze and assess a franchise opportunity, evaluate startup costs and other important criteria before you sign on the dotted line.

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Name of event: Financing Your Business Workshop

Date and time: Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-noon.

Place: Seattle SCORE, 2401 4th Ave., Suite 450, Seattle

Cost: $45

Web site: www.seattlescore.org

Event phone: 206-553-7320

Description: Wondering where and how to get the financing you need? Do you have sufficient financial resources to satisfy lender requirements? This workshop gives you the analytical tools that every banker will require before making a loan commitment.

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Name of event: Lake City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Date and time: Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m.

Place: Seattle Goodwill, 14500 15th Avenue N.E., Shoreline

Event phone: 206-363-3287

Description: Come to visit and network with Lake City Chamber members at the new Goodwill in Shoreline. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.