Sammamish Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Bulletin   
February 8, 2010  
Vote Yes For Schools February 9th
SCC Events
 
February 9, "Work For Yourself!"  10am -Noon by Washington Business Center at Community Capital Development & Sponsored by The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce at The Sammamish Library
  In this free workshop, you will learn:
Resources that are available to you through the US Small Bus. Administration - where to go for help;
steps in starting a business; types of business orgs.; info on writing a business plan; how to do research; what lenders look for when applying for a business loan; importance of developing a cash flow projection and how to do it & more. 
To register call 206.324-4330 x100.  Cost:  FREE
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MEMBERS ONLY!
Do you want to offer a 19th Hole Special?  Have a discount to offer February - August, 2010?  We will have a special listing of all specials and discounts offered during the U.S. Senior Open Campaign on our website.  Information will be distributed locally through hotels and businesses.  In addition, SCC will have a Chamber booth inside the Event's Volunteer Booth.    Please write us at
info@sammamishchamber.org  
to ask about this promo campaign which is FREE to you.  Contact Phone: 425.681.4910

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February Sammamish Connects! Networking & Speaker
February 11, 2010 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Location:
Accounting Professionals
22850 NE 8th #105
Sammamish, WA 98074
Speaker:
Teresa Lindo of Accounting Professionals
Program:
"Teresa takes the chore out of taxes and will give us tax tips as only she can, with grace and humor".
 
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February 11, 2010 - 4pm Government Affairs Committee meets at McDonalds, Sammamish. 

Chair - Bob Toomey, D.A. Davidson 425.497.3428.

Interested in local government affairs?  Attend this Committee Meeting to learn if this committee is for you.

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February Luncheon
February 18, 2010 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bake's Place
 
Luncheon Sponsor:  
LearningRX
 
 Luncheon Speaker: John Curley
Auctioneer & Speaker
 
Topic:
"Do you know how to change your luck in 7/10 of a second?"
 
 
 
Limited Seating, sign up early to reserve your seat.  This speaker & topic are wildly popular!

"Chocolate Anyone?"
 
After HoursIf you missed this one you missed a fun time and loads of connections!

This joint After Hours with the Issaquah Chamber drew over 50 people and was so much fun, we can't wait to have another one! 
 
 
Photo by Hartman Photography
Member Events and Announcements

February 10, 1-2PM, Redmond Library Conference Room, 15990 NE 85th, Redmond.
 
"Roll It, Take It, Leave It:
Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options Seminar" hosted by Jana Williams, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones.  Free, Limited Space.  Call 425.837.4686 to reserve.
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NEWS RELEASE:
 
Swedish Moves Forward on Redmond Ambulatory Care and Emergency Facility
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New center slated to open by end of 2010
 
REDMOND, WASH., Feb. 5, 2010 - Swedish Health Services announced today development of an innovative ambulatory care and freestanding emergency room (ER) in Redmond. A building permit application is under review by the City of Redmond and an exterior rendering of the structure has been completed. The current schedule anticipates construction to begin in March 2010 and be completed by end of the year...... read more here.
 
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February 23rd, 2010 - Multitasking Makes You Stupid
An Open Enrollment Class
4:30 - 5:30 pm
MetLife Home Loans
1700 Westlake Ave N #315 , Seattle , WA 98109
$45

Learn why multitasking is not an effective productivity strategy. More importantly, learn how to focus on one task at a time, working free of distraction, so you can consistently get more of the important things done in less time. You'll be able to implement some new productive habits immediately so that you can work smarter, not harder and get results.
Presented by Debbie Rosemont of Simply Placed and Dani McDonough with MetLife Home Loans.
Register here today to reserve your spot. Class size is limited to 12.

 

Sammamish Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:
"To encourage economic development and vitality through enhancement and support of business, city and community"

Vision
Statement:
 
"Building community one business at a time".
Our February Luncheon Sponsor
Learning RX
 
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SCC Announcements
 
The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce offers new Membership Packages! 
 
In this challenging economy, businesses need to know they are receiving value and encouragement for growth.  The package approach gives rewards for business growth. 
 
Please view at

www.sammamishchamber.org
 
To upgrade, simply contact your Sammamish Chamber Ambassador or Director

 
 
 Mark your calendars to vote February 9
Review Levy & Bond Details at:

Lake Washington School District 
www.lwsd.org  
Issaquah School District
www.issaquah.wednet.edu
Chamber Member Job Listings
Please visit the Sammamish Chamber website for job listings posted by Chamber Members.
 
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