Sammamish Chamber of Commerce
 
Weekly Bulletin
August 17, 2009 
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Coming Very Soon! 
Sammamish Nights
Smooth Jazz under the Stars

SCC Events & Annoucements
 
Washington Business Center at CCD with Carole Butkus, business counselor to hold complimentary counseling for Business Technical Assistance beginning at 12:30 and "Work For Yourself!" class Tomorrow August 18, 2009
No Cost - Pre-registration required. Contact info:  206.324.4330 X102 & carole@seattleccd.com 
 
Chamber Luncheon Speaker promises to deliver good news for small businesses!   This Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:15.  Featuring Steve McDonald.  Please register HERE.   For companies that can't afford high-level consulting support, yet are frustrated by the cost and lack of results from their marketing, Practical Social Media promises to help businesses enter and prosper in the world of social media with little to no budget.
 
Sammamish Nights! August 29, 2009 from 6:00 to 10:00. SCC Friend s & Family may buy tickets to Sammamish Nights for $25.
Buy tickets HERE.  Hurry! Time is fleeting. 
 
Washington Business Center at CCD will offer QuickBooks For Entrepreneurs sponsored by the Sammamish Chamber with 5 sessions beginning October 5, 6:00PM to 9:00PM.  Fee: $200.  To Register: Call 206.324.4330 x100; Email classes@seattleccd.com  
 
A Bob Trask quote
"All volunteers get paid: increased self esteem, self confidence, befriending powerful people, making valuable contributions to the community and the future, sleeping with a smile. Join a volunteer team today!"
Bob Trask, Author of Romancing the Soul & other books. Bob@ARASfoundation.org 
Announcements
Look at what is happening around you!
 
 
Saturday August 22nd 9am - 3pm. The ARAS Foundation to hold a Big Garage Sale to Benefit their Foundation which every year assists in uplifting lives through simple acts of kindness. The ARAS Foundation is known locally for the Harvest collection to provide clothing, food and other needs for local families who need help.  They are also responsible for "Bikes to Africa" which takes place in Sammamish each year.  These are only 2 of the many benefits they have around the world to uplift lives.
To donate or volunteer please contact Cindy VanWambeck at 425.836.4431(cindy@vanwambeck.net) or Mary Trask at 425.868.8448 (mary@arasfoundation.org)
 
 
CEF's Summer Bike Ride is a week away and we are hoping for a great day like today!  Join us for a fun morning of riding your bike individually, in a team format or with your family.  We have three routes to choose from depending on your cycling level.  If you are like me and not really a cyclist (I actually had to borrow a bike!) or have small children who want to participate, join "TEAM ELLIOTT" on the 8-mile ride around Beaver Lake to help show your support for brain cancer research and awareness!  Please register via www.ChrisElliottFund.org.  $25 registration feeindividually, $40/family or in teams of 4 or more, only $15/person.  If you cannot join us, please consider making a small donation to show your support as well.  TEAM ELLIOTT's Fund Raising Goal is $750 for this event.  Please help us reach that goal! Thank you and hope to see you at Sunny Hills Elementary on Sunday 8/23.  Ride starts at 9A.  Blessings! - Dellann Elliott

 
September 23, 2009-GO System Seminar
9:00am to Noon
The Lodge at Beaver Lake

25101 SE 24th Street, Sammamish , WA 98075
Investment: $179 early-bird registration 10 days or more prior to seminar, $199 regular registration within 10 days of seminar (includes over $65 worth of materials and morning refreshments).Presented by Certified Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed. Learn simple to implement techniques to help people in business increase focus, organization and productivity. This high impact seminar will help you get more done in less time, get and stay organized at work, and stay focused on high priority activities that will help you increase revenue. For more information or to sign up for this class, contact Debbie Rosemont at Simply Placed 206.579.5743 or debbie@itssimplyplaced.com. Additional details can also be found at www.itssimplyplaced.com.
 

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In cooperation with the City of Sammamish SCC celebrates the city's 10th year birthday with Sammamish Nights!
 
Sammamish Nights
Local Restaurants make menu plans to pair with premier wines & beverages for our smooth Jazz evening 8/29th!
CoHo's Cafe, the Roadhouse, Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant and Spazzo's Italian and new: Agave Cocina & Tequilos Restaurant are planning some savory treats for all concert goers.  Stay tuned....

Thank you businesses for giving to our Community!!
The Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research along with the Swedish Foundation, Teresa Lindo's Accounting Professionals, Cartridge World, Evergreen Healthcare, Sammamish McDonalds, Golf USA, Evans Creek Landscape, Jana Williams- Edward Jones, Dentist - John Rossi & Winestyles.  We appreciate these businesses partnering with us so that we can hold this first of its kind concert.  Please think of them when choosing a product or service! 

Want to partner with us for Sammamish Nights?  It isn't too late!  Please contact Deb at 425.681.4910 or
deb@sammamishchamber.org

City of Sammamish is requesting vendors for their 10th Birthday Celebration on August 29th, from 10-3 at City Hall 801 228th Ave SE.  Vendors are requested to provide a value added event or merchandise. Forms & Payment are due no later than August 15th. See attached form. Once request form & payment are received, the selection committee will review all requests. Based on the following criteria, the committee will decide if your business will be selected as a vendor at the 10th Birthday Celebration: 
 
-  Date request form & payment were received  
-  Ability to participate  
-  Space availability  
-  Value added to event, that merchandise and/or
   activitiy will provide
  
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring some exciting events this summer: Sammamish Nights on August 29, helping to celebrate the city's 10th anniversary, and the SCC's annual event: Bravo! on September 30. Often we need 10 or more volunteers for any given event...and we try to keep the shift times shorter. Please email Deborah Akerstrom at divas@arrangehome.com .  Phone number is 425-417-4393. These events are always a lot of fun for both the attendees and the volunteers! 
 
Buy your tickets now!
 
Sammamish Nights Logo 
 August 29, 2009
   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Outdoor Concert with
Wine and Food
 
Featuring:
Darren Motamedy
  
Purchase tickets online:
www.sammamishchamber.org  
 
A portion of the proceeds to benefit: 
CEF
 
Participating Local Restaurants: 
 
Roadhouse

Sip
 
 
 
 
 
 
SpazzoCoho Cafe   
 
 
 
 
Agave
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Farmers Market Open Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00pm
This Wednesday, 8/19 :

Zucchini Races for all ages sponsored by Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
   
Farmers Market Presenting Partner:  
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center 

Entertainment Sponsors:
Moore Brothers Music &
Rhonda Newton. DDS
Market Support Sponsor:
Plateau Jewelry
Chamber Support at the Market:
Plateau Chiropractic  
 
Bravo! Tickets Now on Sale 
 
2009 Bravo Logo
September 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Sammamish City Hall
 
You can also purchased tickets at the Chamber booth at the Sammamish Farmers Market, every Wednesday. 
 
If you would like to be a sponsor, or donate an auction item for this event, please visit www.sammamishchamber.org for more informaiton.
 
We are reaching out to our members:
 
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce is looking for Partnerships and Item Donations for the upcoming Bravo! Dinner & Auction to be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the City Hall.
 
If you are a business looking for a unique opportunity to promote your best to our community, please consider doing a Partnership or Item Donation to this years Bravo! Dinner & Auction.
 
All donated items will be posted on the Bravo! Website along with information on your business and will be listed in the Auction catalog for the event. (Here are a few ideas if you are interested in donating an item to Bravo! and are not sure what to donate). 
 
Partnerships are in high demand to help cover the initial costs of putting on this popular event. See the lower section of the Bravo! Procurement Form for information about the available Partnership Opportunities.
 
If you are interested in a custom Partnership Opportunity, please call Corynne Wiediger at 206-683-7345.
 
Sincerely,
Corynne Wiediger
Bravo! Committee Chair
bravoinfo@verizon.net