By Don C. Brunell, President Association of Washington Business Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. That’s particularly true in these tough economic times, as “business and usual” no longer works. As governors and state lawmakers across our nation deal with record budget deficits, tourism promotion is being slashed. Many in the travel…
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Deepak Chopra in Seattle to share leadership strategies with local executives
Who: Dr. Deepak Chopra, best-selling author and international authority on mind-body healing What: Dr. Chopra will speak at the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s “Legends & Leaders” program about his latest book, “The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness.” In it, he outlines the 10 fundamental principles that all leaders should follow. Blog…
What do three local executives from Swedish Medical Center, the City of Seattle and Quadrant Homes have in common?
This Friday, they will embark on the Greater Seattle Chamber’s Executive Social Media Challenge We all hear that social media tools can be a boon to our businesses, but it’s tough to take full advantage of them—both professionally and personally. What better way to learn social media strategies than to see first-hand how Puget Sound…
What is it like on “Main Street?” Survey of King County businesses to find out
Twenty-seven business organizations, as well as the regional Prosperity Partnership, King County, the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development and the Washington Research Council are launching a comprehensive survey to assess conditions for employers in King County and tell the story about operating and growing a business locally. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg…
Local small businesses get creative in video contest to win $10,000
Local small businesses spoofed The Office TV show, unleashed “Robert” the dancing janitor, and flashbacked to 1992 in their bid to win $10,000 in a video contest sponsored by the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft Corporation. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin…
Seattle Chamber of Commerce Says “It’s Time for Business” and Social Media 201
Our great friends over at the Seattle Chamber of Commerce just posted the information on our Social Media 201 Conference on their blog at ItsTimeforBusiness.com. It looks great – and chamber members get a $99 discount for using the secret discount code (you didn’t hear it from me, but it is “SEATTLE-CHAMBER”). If you are looking for…
Network and play @ March’s YPN at Lucky Strike’s brand new expanded space, the PowerPlay Arcade!
YPN is the premier young professionals group in Seattle, providing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging leaders, ages 21-39. March’s host, the PowerPlay Arcade has more than 105 gaming stations, from the to-scale Ferrari simulator with life size rear-ends and 62″ high definition televisions as windshields to the 16 Sega Outrun 2 full motion…
Enter to win $10,000 for your small business!
Any business with seven or fewer full-time employees in Washington state is eligible to enter. Not you? Share this with family, friends, and your favorite small businesses! BellevueBusinessJournal.com has joined with the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Microsoft Corporation for the “It’s Time for Business with Office 2010 Video Contest.” Participation is easy. Simply…
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce and CWU to Host Wine Festival on May 8th
Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce and Central Washington University’s World Wine Program have partnered together for the Second Annual Wine Festival May 8th from 3:00PM to 7:00PM and wineries will be hosted by downtown Ellensburg businesses. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share on Orkut…
Office 2010 small business video contest offers $10,000 grand prize plus two $1,000 prizes
Small and startup businesses in Washington state can enter to win $10,000 in the “It’s Time for Business with Office 2010 Video Contest” recently launched by the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Microsoft Corporation. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin Share…
