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March 2011 WEvents Calendar

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This week:

03-30 (updated date), Weds @ 6:00-9:00pm | Eastside Networking Event presented by Fresh Consulting and Vertical Move, by Andrew Vest
Location: Rock Bottom, Bellevue Galleria
Address: 550 106th Ave NE, Ste. 103, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info link
About: These events have grown considerably in size and feature a great mix of intelligent people making things happen. Expect to network a ton with new and interesting people!
Average size: 150-200+

03-30, Weds @ 5:30-7:30pm | Tech Cafe Lunch @Hark by Josh Maher presents
Location: Launch Space
Address: 4143 University Way NE, Seattle (U-District)
Registration & Info link coming soon
About: TechCafe is twice a month event for tech companies young and old to talk about what they are doing. The events consist of some of the brightest devs, designers, PMs, entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers getting together at a local tech company during lunch or happy hour to network and have a discussion about current trends or demo of new products and companies.
Average size: 60-80+

03-31, Thurs @ 5:30-7:30pm | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Business AfterHours’ at Eastside Harley Davidson
Location: Eastside Harley Davidson
Address: 14408 NE 20th, Bellevue
Registration & Info link
About: Rev up your connections at the Northwest’s premier Harley-Davidson dealership. Build long lasting business relationships all while having the Eastside Harley-Davidson experience…so ride on in to enjoy finger food, beverages, and social networking!
Average size: 80-100+

04-01, Friday @ 10:30-11:30am | Kreate Weekly Webinar Series: Boost Your LinkedIn Profile and Connections by Julian Michael
Location: Online, on your computer
Registration link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/992800086
About: How’s your LinkedIn profile looking these days? Do you really use this web platform to its full potential? Have you considered REALLY using this platform for all it’s worth? If you’re looking to boost your LinkedIn presence and make your profile/online resume shine, then this is the event for you! We will cover some of the basics, and get into how to complete your profile, tips of making your profile sound and look more unique and better than the rest, and how to quickly get ‘Linked’ up! This Webinar is FREE and is part of a series that will be weekly in 2011 with revolving topics on current marketing trends facing small business and entrepreneurs.
Find more info about great upcoming events & webinars at: http://www.KreateMediaAgency.com

April Events posted later this week!

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Events will be posted for the following organizations

Seattle Chamber of Commerce
American Marketing Association (Seattle Chapter)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (Wa Chapter)
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Chat With Women
CRAVE Seattle
Eastside Business Association
Eastside Networking Event
Eastside Women in Business
Executive Women International (EWI)
eWomen Accelerated Networking Luncheon
Girl Power Hour
Improv-able Results professional workshops
Institute of Management Consultants USA
Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
Kreate Media & Productions
Ladies Who Launch
Linked: Seattle
Northwest Entrepreneur Network
Professional Women of Color Network
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Savvy WordPress
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Shoreline Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Success Story
Social Media Club-Seattle
Social Media Breakfast
South County Chamber of Commerce
Tech Café
Washington Technology Industry Association
Women’s Business Exchange
Women Business Owners (WBO)
Young Female Entrepreneurs
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
*Only ‘feature’ events are posted for each organization. CLICK links if interested in learning more about a particular organization or group. For some events the link will take you directly to a registration page, for others will just take you to their website.

March 1st-5th Bellevue & Seattle Networking

FEATURE CAREER SEARCH MIXER EVENT
03-01, Tues @ 6:30-9:00pm | Prolango Career Mixer Powered by NWJobs.com, KOMO 4, KOMO 1000, KIRO 97.3 and Q13 FOX
Location: Intiman Theater at Seattle Center
Address: 201 Mercer St, Seattle 98109
Registration & Info link
About: This event cultivates relationships between job seekers and hiring companies. We discourage handing out resumes or elevator pitches and instead advocate building strong sustainable relationships. Both companies and candidates have benefited from building relationships at these mixers and many have found employment by attending these events. These events are inspirational, connect people strategically, and offer a forum that is difficult to find elsewhere in the Puget Sound.
Average attendance: 350-450+
03-02, Weds @ 7:00-9:00am | Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) presents ‘March Breakfast: “Write Stuff”‘
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bellevue
Address: 10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98004
Registration & Info link
About: How Authoring a Book, Blog or Articles Helps Build Your Practice & Brand. Join IMCPNW as we host a panel of distinguished authors on how authoring books, blogs or articles has helped build their consulting practice, their brand and increased their market presence.Learn from local experts on the impact it has had on their business and gain practical advice on how you can do it effectively. Bring your questions and curiosities and join us for what is sure to be a rousing panel discussion. We have some local consultants who will tell you the ‘inside scoop.’ Featuring published authors and experienced John Hughes of GrowthWave.com, Scott Cameron of HitachiConsulting.com, and Brett Clay of SellingChange.com, moderated by author Mel DaPaoli.

03-02, Weds @ 12:30-2:30pm | Eastside Women in Business (EWIB) Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Location: Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Address: 430 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004
Registration & Info link
Note: This event features a delicious lunch, friendly networking, and a brief presentation or interactive exercise focused on enhancing professional growth and success
Average attendance: 30-40

03-04, Friday @ 9:00-11:00am | Ladies Who Launch (Seattle) present ‘Coffee with Owner & Market Director Linda Snyder’
Location: Jimmy’s on First (at Silver Cloud Inn)
Address: 1046 1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134
Registration & Info link
About: Want to get together for coffee or tea? Many of you have wondered if we could get together casually, with no agenda and no other purpose than to connect and catch-up. It was a lot of fun for the last one and I think it’s a great idea to do on a semi-regular schedule. So, “I’m in”…are you? I think we’ll have fun! So drop by, stay a while. Come early or late. I’ll be here as long as you want. We’ll chat, connect and collaborate.

FEATURED TECH NETWORKING EVENT
03-04, Friday @ 11:30-1:00pm | Tech Cafe Lunch @Hark by Josh Maher presents
Location: Startpad
Address: 811 First Ave, Suite 480, Seattle
Registration & Info link
Note: What is Hark you ask? Well isn’t that what TechCafe is all about? Getting invited into the private offices of Seattle’s best startups and learning more about the people and technology that make them happen. Yes this time, we will be at the famed Startpad – but that is only because Hark (http://www.hark.com/) is running their entire company from the Startpad space. Come join us to check out their digs, have some free lunch, and learn more about Hark’s innovative business model and technology. David Aronchick, founder of Hark will be talking and I’m sure the reputable Tony Wright will make an appearance as well.
Average attendance: 60-80+

03-04, Friday @ 12:00-1:30pm | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce presents ‘March BizSmartz Workshop: Achieve Sales Success in 2011 by Mark Buick of Responza LLC’
Location: Bellevue Chamber Offices
Address: 302 Bellevue Square, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info link
About: Are you looking for new ways to improve your bottom line? How do you launch a sales plan that will create a leap in your revenue? Mark Buick of Responza will assist you in creating a sales plan for 2011 that will help you meet your expectations for the year. Mark will demonstrate how you can work smarter and become more focused on realistic objectives to achieve sales success.

FEATURE WOMENS NETWORKING
03-04, Friday @ 4:00-8:00pm | Total Networking Seattle Presented by Every Major Women’s Networking Association in the Greater Puget Sound
Location: Qwest Field Event Center (2nd Floor), Seattle
Registration & Info Link
About: This is a different kind of event! Here, there are no talking heads up on the stage ‘speechifying’. Instead, networking experts Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson, co-authors of Work the Pond!, throw out a thought-provoking, timely and challenging question which each table gets to discuss. Each pre-selected table host makes sure that everyone has a chance to share their thoughts. After a heartfelt discussion (this is a ‘peel back the onion’ experience), each table host shares with the rest of the audience their table’s most interesting conversations, challenges and solutions. Then Gayle and Judy start connecting the dots. It’s about bonding, sharing, making new contacts and finding solutions in difficult business times. Also includes admission to the NW Women’s Show, prizes, swag bag, appetizers and wine tasting.
Average attendance: 200+

March 7th-13th Bellevue & Seattle Networking

03-08, Tues @ 11:15am-1:00pm | Exceptional Connections Monthly Networking Luncheon presented by Cyndi O’Neill-Dady
Location: The Plaza Garcia
Address: 17301 140th Avenue NE, Woodinville 98072
Registration & Info Link
About: Join us in making exceptional connections, building relationships that lead to new friendships, endless referrals, and powerful advocates! Meet, Mingle and Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs in a fun & festive environment, free open membership, 45-60-second guest commercials. Features a fabulous taco salad bar lunch, lots of door prizes and free parking.
Average attendance: 25-30+

03-08, Tues @ 5:30-7:30pm | Eastside Business Association (EBA) presents their ‘Prime Time Business Networking Social‘
Location: Gregorek & Associates
Address: 3450 Carillon Point (4th Floor)
Registration & Info link
About: This is a solid group that draws a consistent attendance and the location changes each month to a different business’ location. Variety of small business owners, local professionals and service providers. Hosted by Mario Morales.
Average attendance: 55-70

FEATURE MARCH CONFERENCE – MARKETING
03-09, Weds @ 7:30am-6:30pm (All day) | American Marketing Association Puget Sound Chapter presents ‘MarketMix 2011: Marketing Madness’
Location: Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Address: 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66, Seattle
Registration & Info link
Featuring these Sports Marketing Giants: Shannon Burley, VP of Marketing, Seattle Storm; Stephanie Gray, Marketing Manager, Seattle Seahawks/Seattle Sounders FC; Gregg Greene, Director of Marketing, Seattle Mariners . It’s coming: the annual ritual that grips marketing people with a fervor matched only by the realization that their brand just hit 10,000 followers on Twitter. Yes, it’s MARKETING MADNESS! Join PSAMA and SDMA for MarketMix 2011—the biggest, most innovative marketing conference in the Northwest. Here you’ll learn how to combine the right talent with the best online and offline marketing tools to orchestrate a trophy-winning strategy. Marvel at the wizardry on display as our MVP speakers swoosh through their shots of knowledge on topics ranging from social media, to lead generation, to pricing and distribution. Take your pick from three separate breakout “brackets,” each featuring four targeted options. And afterwards, mingle with the friendly competition at a Championship Networking reception for the ages.

03-09, Weds @ 6:00-9:00pm | Puget Sound Business Journal (PBSJ) presents ‘BizDev Seminar Series: Lassoing LinkedIn: Secrets of THE Top Business Networking Site’
Location: Community Center at Mercer View, Groveland Room
Address: 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
Registration & Info link
About: Taught by Matt Youngquist. Despite a flood of imitators, nobody has yet invented a more powerful website for facilitating career & business networking success than LinkedIn.com. And yet, many people still haven’t heard of this revolutionary networking tool or may not really understand how to harness its full potential. Career Horizons will be hosting a 3-hour training session dedicated to getting people up and running successfully on the LinkedIn system. This class will include optimizing your LinkedIn profile for best results, effectively build connections, and take full advantage of the site’s amazing capabilities.

03-09, Weds @ 5:30-7:30pm | Young Professionals Network (YPN) ‘Networking Social’ presented by Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Location: SpringHill Suites, Seattle Downtown
Address: 1800 Yale Ave., Seattle 98101
Registration & Info link or contact Mark Grundberg at 206.389.7271
About: YPN is the premier young professionals group in Seattle, providing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging leaders, ages 21-39. Average attendance: 75-100+ consistently, and sometimes many more!
About: Join YPN at SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown for special multigenerational networking event - featuring some of Seattle’s top leaders! Click on the link to view this exclusive list of amazing talent on hand!

03-11, Friday @ 7:45-9:30am | Northwest Entrepreneur Network (NWEN) presents ‘Breakfast Buzz: Scrappy and Successful: Put Your Startup on a Diet!’
Location: Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
Address: 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle, 98112
Registration & Info Link
About this event: What does it mean to be scrappy? When you launch your company, you may bootstrap it out of necessity, but many successful entrepreneurs have continued to embrace the “capital efficient” mantra by choice. They have infused “scrappy” into the entire lifecycle of their businesses: as they talk and listen to customers, build a brand, and drive traffic to their sites and storefronts. Whether or not you ever seek investment, at the end of the day, revenue can be the best fund-raiser for your business. Hear from an engaged and diverse panel, featuring Galen Ward of Estately, Bob Pritchett of Logos Software, Jessie Jones of Popshops, and Hillel Cooperman of Jackson Fish Market.
Average size: 75-100+

March 14th-20th Bellevue & Seattle Networking

03-16, Weds @ 5:30-7:30pm | Northwest Entrepreneur Network (NWEN) presents ‘Pub Night: Speed Pitching’
Location: Spitfire Grill Seattle
Address: 2219 4th Avenue, Seattle 98121
Registration & Info Link
About: We will feature a celebrity guest judge, and provide a special prize for the “Best Pitch” using the ever-popular applause-o-meter. Only rules: no Powerpoint, no suits/ties, and no asking for money. For your attendance you’ll receive an appetizer buffet, one drink coupon and the pleasure of the company of other self-motivated, entrepreneurial people like yourself! As always, new member orientation starts an hour early, please email cgoetze@nwen.org if you are able to attend (new members-your first drink is on NWEN!)
Average Attendance: 75-100+

FEATURE WOMENS NETWORKING EVENT FOR MARCH
03-17, Thurs @ 11:15am-1:45pm | The eWomen Network presents their ‘Accelerated Networking Luncheon’ featuring Success Summit Special Event with eWomen Network Founder Sandra Yancey and Crave Company Founder Melody Biringer‘
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bellevue
Address: 10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98004
Register here or contact julian.michael@thekreatenetwork.com for a personal invitation
About: Great group with high energy that has hosted over 100+ at almost every event for over 4 years. Expect to make several new connections and be inspired!
Average size: 100-125+, 95% women

03-17, Thurs @ 5:30-7:30pm | Linked: Seattle Meetup for business professionals and job seekers
Location: King Cat Theater
Address: 2130 6th Avenue, Seattle 98121
Registration & Info link
Note: Lots of great networking with a very open format. Bring lots of business cards and make sure to wear the correct color of nametag so people know you’re either a job seeker or business professional/owner. Each event features about 50% business professionals that are employed, and about 50% job seekers.
Average attendance: 400-500+

03-18, Friday @ 7:30-9:30am | Seattle Chamber of Commerce presents the ‘Toast of Seattle’ Networking Round-table event
Location: Skyline at First Hill
Address: 725 9th Avenue, Seattle 98104
Registration & Info link or contact Mark Grundberg at 206.389.7271
About: This event will fill up so register early as seating is limited. Expect to connect with a variety of local business managers and leaders. You won’t want to miss these!
Average size: 75-100, great networking!

03-18, Friday @ 11:30-1:00pm | Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) presents ‘Technology for Solopreneurs’
Location: Mercer Island Community Center
Address: 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island
Registration & Info link
About: The IMC Pacific Northwest Chapter Roundtable is offers discussion providing answers, support, and insight into topics relative to your consulting business. Professional management consultants interested in actively growing their business and sharing pragmatic answers to issues that affect us all. Bring a lunch, come prepared to network, share and learn. You do not need to be an IMC member to attend. Bring a fellow consultant and be prepared to participate in this dynamic discussion. You will leave with ideas you can implement that day!
Average size: 15-20+

March 21st-27th Bellevue & Seattle Networking Events

FEATURED BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
03-22, Tuesday @ 5:30-8:30pm | Kreate Media+Productions presents their CONNECT Afterhours Business Networking Event at Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz
Location: Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz Pre-Owned Showroom (near Safeco Field)
Address: 2025 Airport Way South, Seattle 98134
Registration & Info Link
About: CONNECT at these interactive networking events. They are every month and produce a nice mix of business professionals, small business owners and decision makers from the Eastside and Seattle. Each event is held at a top notch location, revolving month to month, and typically there are some great door prizes offered. Expect to meet a great new power partner and create some great new relationships!
Average size: 60-75+

03-22, Tuesday @ 6:00-9:00pm | Social Media Club of Seattle presents their Monthly networking and educational event
Location: Seattle, location tba
Registration & Info Link
About: TOP NOTCH speakers and topics! Expect to be blown away by their content and expect to make very smart contacts. Every events sells out so register early. These are awesome! Social Media Club Seattle is served by an amazing volunteer group of professionals.
Average size: 200-250+

Past events for Feb

02-01, Tues @ 6:30-8:30pm | Ladies Who Launch (Seattle) present ‘Getting it Done in 2011 – Monthly Resource Meeting’
Location: Outback Steakhouse (Upstairs)
Registration & Info link
About: We are here with tools to help you overcome the Triple Threat: Resistance, Real Time Pressure & the Rearview Mirror. In 2011 , it’s time for a new model. We’re conjuring up a fun way to get ‘it’ done this year. We’re sparking your imagination to see what the future holds for you and your business.

02-02, Weds @ 12:30-2:30pm | Eastside Women in Business (EWIB) Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Location: Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Address: 430 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004
Registration & Info link
Note: This event features a delicious lunch, friendly networking, and a brief presentation or interactive exercise focused on enhancing professional growth and success
Average attendance: 30-40

FEATURE TECH NETWORKING EVENT
02-02, Weds @ 6:00-9:00pm | Tech Foam: Eastside Startup Drinks
Location: The Spot Off Main
Address: 20 – 103rd Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004
Registration & Info link
About: TechFoam is twice a month social networking event for local technology startups and those interested in technology startups. Seattle has ‘Hops and Chops’ and the Eastside has ‘TechFoam’. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

02-02, Weds @6:30-8:30pm | Seattle Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Restaurant After Hours at Seattle Aquarium’, also hosted by Sodexo
Location: Seattle Aquarium, Waterfront
Address: Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle 98101
Registration & Info link or contact Mark Grundberg at 206.389.7271
About: Restaurant After Hours has become one of the favorite events of the year! With over 30 of Seattle’s finest restaurants coming together under one roof at the Seattle Aquarium, you won’t want to miss this networking and gourmet sampling event! Sample delicacies and sip on the aquarium’s signature ‘Octopolitan’ while building your network with 700+ Chamber members!
Average size: 600-750+

02-04, Friday @ 4:00-7:30pm | National ‘Wear Red Day‘ Tweetup to Benefit the American Heart Association
Sponsored by Swedish, Hotel 1000, Nology Media, Macy’s, Whrrl, Allrecipies.com, POPChips & Merck
Location: Hotel 1000
Address: 1000 1st Avenue, Seattle 98101
Registration & Info link (only $8 donation to attend!)
About this event: Join us for a evening of networking for a purpose. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Seattle American Heart Association. There will be drink specials, an assortment of heart healthy appetizers and a discounted food menu from Boka Restaurant. February 4th is National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. This means women you know — mothers, sisters, friends — are dying at the rate of one per minute. In fact, in the time it takes to read this, another woman will die from heart disease. Make it Your mission to save lives. Wear Red. Attend.

02-04, Friday @ 7:45-9:30am | Northwest Entrepreneur Network (NWEN) presents ‘Breakfast Buzz-February: Smorgasboard’
Location: TBA
Address: 2700 24th Ave. E, Seattle, 98112
Registration & Info Link
About this event: This is primarily a tech industry event, however open to non-members and their speakers are A-plus! Some of the best I’ve seen locally.
Average size: 75-100+

FEATURE CAREER SEARCH MIXER EVENT
02-07, Monday @ 6:30-9:00pm | Prolango Career Mixer Powered by NWJobs.com
Location: Hard Rock Cafe
Address: 116 Pike St, Seattle WA 98101
Registration & Info link
About: This event cultivates relationships between job seekers and hiring companies. We discourage handing out resumes or elevator pitches and instead advocate building strong sustainable relationships. Both companies and candidates have benefited from building relationships at these mixers and many have found employment by attending these events. These events are inspirational, connect people strategically, and offer a forum that is difficult to find elsewhere in the Puget Sound.
Average attendance: 350-450+

02-07, Monday @ 6:30-8:30pm | Young Professionals Network (YPN) ‘Networking Social’ presented by Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Location: Red Door Spa @ The Bravern
Address: 700 110th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info link or contact Mark Grundberg at 206.389.7271
About: YPN is the premier young professionals group in Seattle, providing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging leaders, ages 21-39. Always lots of new, on-the-move young professionals, great energy! Enjoy one complimentary mini-treatment, appetizers and wine while building your network with the largest business networking group for young professionals in the Puget Sound region. Enter to win some great products and services at this event!
Average attendance: 125-200+

02-08, Tues @ 7:00-9:00am | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce presents their ‘Business Builder Breakfast’
Location: The Harbor Club
Address: 777 108th Ave NE, 25th Floor, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info link
About: Get connected at the most energetic and results-oriented way to start your day on the Eastside! Remember to bring plenty of business cards and come prepared for some great networking. Parking is validated for 2.5 hours in the Bellevue Corporate Garage only, located at NE 6th Street on 110th Avenue NE.

02-08, Tues @ 5:30-7:30pm | Eastside Business Association (EBA) presents their ‘Prime Time Business Networking Social‘
Location: Merrill Gardens, Kirkland
Registration & Info link
Note: This is a solid group that draws a consistent attendance and the location changes each month to a different business’ location. Variety of small business owners, local professionals and service providers. Hosted by Mario Morales.
Average attendance: 55-70

02-10, Thurs @ 12:00-1:30pm | Bellevue Chamber of Commerce presents ‘Business Lunch with Kemper Freeman, Jr., CEO of Kemper Development Company’
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Address: 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info link
About: With visionary leadership, Kemper Freeman Jr. continues to bring opportunities to Bellevue that are making a positive economic impact. Come to this event and learn how his hands-on approach is evident in every aspect of a business that generates 18 million visitors annually.

FEATURE INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION EVENT
02-10, Thurs @ 3:30-5:30pm | Northwest Entrepreneur Network (NWEN) presents ‘eIQ: Social Media for Startups’ with Andy Boyer, Co-Founder of social3i.com
Location: Spitfire Grill Seattle
Address: 2219 4th Avenue, Seattle 98121
Registration & Info Link
About: In this interactive session, Andy Boyer, Co-founder of social3i.com will cover the basics: Key terms, the players, and success stories, how companies can build and manage their reputation through social networking sites, the role of blogs (your own and outsiders’) in spreading news about your organization, why and how to put together your own audio/video content and build an audience for it, and measuring the success of your social networking efforts.

FEATURE ‘CREATIVES’ EVENT
02-10, Thurs @ 5:00-7:00pm | Puget Sound American Marketing Association (PSAMA) and Seattle AdClub (AAF) present ‘Chalk Talk: Super Bowl Advertising Replay’
Location: FOX Sports Bar & Grill
Address: 1522 6th Ave, Seattle 98101
Registration & Info link
About: AAF Seattle (Ad Club) and PSAMA have joined forces once again and assembled an all-star expert panel to discuss the 2011 Super Bowl ads—what they tell us about the economic climate, the impact of the social media revolution on TV advertising, and whether talking babies can really sell stuff.
Referee:
Brock Huard, co-host of the Brock and Salk show at 11am weekdays on 710 ESPN
Starting Line-up:
Eric Baumgartner, Chief Creative Officer, Wunderman
Andrew Christou, Executive Creative Director, Publicis
Rio Rossarne, Director of Strategic Advertising, Group Health Cooperative
Emory Thomas, Publisher, Puget Sound Business Journal

02-10, Thurs @ 6:00-8:30pm | Girl Power Hour presents ‘Be Dazzled – Style Secrets, Sultry Sounds and lots of Sparkle!’
Location: Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler – Downtown Seattle
About: Glambition is all about celebrating and featuring the fabulous women who inspire us, finding the confidence to achieve the things in life that we want and finding our inner glam along the way. Event Sponsors/Partners: Spanish guitarist Andre Feriante, the Hope Heart Institutes “Women Take Heart” program, Pearl Vodka, Dianne’s Delights and more!
Average attendance: 150-200+

February 14th-20th

02-15, Tues @ 9:00-10:30am | Puget Sound Business Journal (PBSJ) presents ‘BizDev Seminar Series: Using LinkedIn Like a Pro’
Location: Lemieaux Library, Boeing Room, Room 122, Seattle University
Address: 901 – 12th Ave, Seattle 98122-1090
Registration & Info link
About: Featuring insightful speakers on a range of topics, from Leadership Techniques to Leveraging Social Media. This month, “Using LinkedIn Like a Pro”.

02-16, Weds @ 5:30-7:30pm | Linked: Seattle Meetup in Renton (for business professionals and job seekers)
Location: Tea Palace Restaurant
Address: 2828 Sunset Lane NE, Renton 98056
Registration & Info link
Note: Lots of great networking with a very open format. Bring lots of business cards and make sure to wear the correct color of nametag so people know you’re either a job seeker or business professional/owner.
Average attendance: 400-500+

02-17, Thurs @ 11:15am-1:45pm | The eWomen Network presents their ‘Accelerated Networking Luncheon’ featuring ‘Beth Beulow: Innies, Outties & Ambis: How Your Personality Type Can Support or Sabotage Your Success’
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Bellevue
Address: 10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, 98004
Register here or contact julian.michael@thekreatenetwork.com for a personal invitation
About: Great group with high energy that has hosted over 100+ at almost every event for over 4 years. Expect to make several new connections and be inspired!
Average size: 100-125+, 90% women

02-18, Friday @ 7:30-9:30am | Seattle Chamber of Commerce presents the ‘Toast of Seattle’ Networking Round-table event
Location: Woodland Park Zoo, Upper Woodland Park (Greenlake area)
Address: 601 N 59th Street, Seattle 98103
Registration & Info link or contact Mark Grundberg at 206.389.7271
About: This event will fill up so register early as seating is limited. Expect to connect with a variety of local business managers and leaders. You won’t want to miss these!
Average size: 75-100, great networking!

02-18, Friday @ 11:30-1:00pm | Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) presents ‘Engagement Letters & Proposals: They can make or break a deal!’
Location: Mercer Island Community Center
Address: 9611 SE 36th Street, Mercer Island
Registration & Info linkAbout: The IMC Pacific Northwest Chapter Roundtable is offers discussion providing answers, support, and insight into topics relative to your consulting business. Professional management consultants interested in actively growing their business and sharing pragmatic answers to issues that affect us all. Bring a lunch, come prepared to network, share and learn. You do not need to be an IMC member to attend. Bring a fellow consultant and be prepared to participate in this dynamic discussion. You will leave with ideas you can implement that day!
Average size: 15+

February 21st-27th

FEATURE OPEN NETWORKING EVENT
02-22, Tuesday @ 5:30-8:30pm | The WEventSource Networking Social at Avalon Bay Towers, Sponsored by Kreate Media & Productions and Email Synergy
Location: Avalon Bay Towers, 15th Floor Lounge (the top)
Address: 10349 NE 10th St, Bellevue 98004
Registration & Info Link
About: CONNECT at these interactive networking events. They are every month and produce a nice mix of business professionals, small business owners and decision makers from the Eastside and Seattle. Each event is held at a top notch location, revolving month to month, and typically there are some great door prizes offered. Expect to meet a great new power partner and create some great new relationships!
Average size: 55-75+

02-22, Tuesday @ 6:00-9:00pm | Social Media Club of Seattle presents their Monthly networking and educational event
Location: F5 networks, Seattle
Registration & Info Link
About: TOP NOTCH speakers and topics! Expect to be blown away by their content and expect to make very smart contacts. Every events sells out so register early. These are awesome! Social Media Club Seattle is served by an amazing volunteer group of professionals.
Average size: 150-200+

FEATURE NETWORKING LUNCHEON

02-23, Weds @ 11:30am-1:30pm | Puget Sound American Marketing Association (PSAMA) Luncheon: The Loaf Love Tour: Bringing Tasty Cheese to the People by Gillian Kennedy of Tillamook Cheese and Katja Asaro of Henry V Events
Location: Washington Athletic Club
Address: 1325 6th Ave (6th & University), Seattle 98101
Registration & Info link
About: When it comes to winning the hearts of consumers, personal experience is a powerful potion. Come learn about The Tillamook Loaf Love Tour featuring Gillian Kennedy of Tillamook Cheese and Katja Asaro of Henry V Events. They will reveal how Tillamook is succeeding at gaining brand traction outside of the Northwest by leading their integrated campaign with experiential marketing. Discover how to achieve the crucial step of changing consumer behavior to become a beloved brand. Whether you are a marketer or simply a cheese lover, join this luncheon to taste brand-love at first bite.

02-24, Thurs @ 6:00-9:00pm | Eastside Networking Event presented by Fresh Consulting and Vertical Move, by Andrew Vest
Location: Rock Bottom, Bellevue Galleria
Address: 550 106th Ave NE, Ste. 103, Bellevue 98004
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About: These events have grown considerably in size and feature a great mix of intelligent people making things happen. Expect to network a ton with new and interesting people!
Average size: 150-200+ (over 300 in Dec!)