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Weekly Bulletin

Week  of

April 4, 2011

Chamber News & Events

 

April 14, 2011

Sammamish Connects!

Time: 8:00am

Location: John L. Scott, Sammamish Office
Hosted by: Nan Gordon of John L. Scott

Free to Members! - Non-Member $10.00

 

Please register here!

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April 21, 2011
April Chamber Luncheon

Time: 11:15am - 1:00pm

LocationL The Plateau Club

Speaker:  Jen Mueller 
Topic: "Get your Game on!"

 

Please register here! 

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Launch & Grow Your Business - May 4 - Jun 15  The business world moves so fast, we can never afford to stop learning.  This course will teach you how to start and grow your business.  During seven, 3-hour sessions, participants will learn how to manage, market and finance their businesses, with a focus on writing a business plan.  Participants will also enjoy networking with other people who are starting or running businesses.  Click here for more information!  

To register call: (206) 324-4330 x100

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Ads available in the new 2011/2012 Business Directory


Want an AD in the popular Sammamish Business Directory?
Please send your contract. We want to get the Directory sold soon. We have had a couple of schools and other organizations ask for a new supply and we are running out of them.  Questions?  Contact Deb at info@sammamishchamber.org or 425.681-4910.
 
For more info, download the following forms:


Directory Pricing 

Ad Specs 
Contract Agreement  

Member News & Events
 

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Hosts Foundations of Investing Seminar

Scott Gardiner, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Sammamish, is hosting a free 50-minute educational seminar titled "Foundations of Investing" seminar at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6th at the Sammamish Library.
Fear of the unknown sometimes prevents people from investing in the future. Developing an understanding of the basics simplifies the process of getting started in an investment program. This seminar addresses needs of new investors as well as those needing a refresher.
The seminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Gardiner or Paula Flores at 425.898.8786. 

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Sammamish Arts Commission -

Join us for a book club style discussion inspired by Intiman Theatre's upcoming production of Arthur Miller's masterpiece, All My Sons, which re-imagines the central characters as an African-American family living in 1947 Seattle.   

 

Thursday, April 7, 2011
7:00 PM
Sammamish Library


To be a volunteer reader please RSVP to frontporch@intiman.org
or 206.204.3328.  This event is free and open to all!

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Reach local homeowners looking for your products and services in our 28th annual Spring Home Tour program.   
Circulation is 30,000 with distribution via The Issaquah Press, Sammamish Review and 2,000 homes in North Bend through SnoValley Star.   
 
Attached is the flyer with rate and ad size information. Space deadline is April 12 and publish date is April 27.  We are happy to design an ad for you at no additional charge.  Call or email Vickie at 425-392-6434 ext. 225, vsingsaas@isspress.com, to place your ad in the Spring Home Tour program!  
 
Vickie Singsaas
Advertising Representative
vsingsaas@isspress.com    www.sammamishreview.com
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation -

A Legacy for Learning is a benefit luncheon held annually at Juanita High School in Kirkland. Several hundred business and community leaders gather to demonstrate their support of Lake Washington schools and students. All donations given at A Legacy for Learning support programs that benefit our kids every day!

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:00 am
- RSVPs due April 8th online 
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How can you help to ensure that our students have what they need to be globally competitive? Join
us at Issaquah School Foundation's Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon on April 28th - 11:30-1:00 at the Issaquah Community Center. If you want to host a table, attend or learn more about Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact info@issaquahschoolsfoundation.org or 425.391.8557
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Providence Marianwood Foundation's
Spring Celebration Luncheon
Where: Bellevue Hilton
Time: 11:30am - 1:15pm
Speaker: Sr. Madonna Buder
Known as the "Iron Nun", Sr. Madonna is an 80 year old triathlete and Ironman competitor and author of the book "The Grace to Race"
For reservations or more information, please call 425-391-2895 or email arlene.carter@providence.org

 

 
Proceeds benefit the residents and programs of Providence Marionwood. 

 

 

Celebrating Women in Business!

Celebrating Women in Business

Celebrating Women in Business Conference coming.....

May 3, 2011

Noon - 4:30PM
Plateau Club

 

For more information and to register for this event, please click HERE! 

 

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Do you know of someone who deserves a business makeover? 
  
The Celebrating Women in Business Conference will show off a Before & After Model on May 3rd.
  
We are accepting recommendations of an associate, friend, wife or daughter who you feel deserves to have a complete makeover including hair, make-up and fashion. (must be at least 21).

Please send us a paragraph or two about why this person deserves a complete makeover by Salon 074 and Definitive Style to

info@sammamishchamber.org 

We will need their name, business, and contact phone. 

 

Art Exhibition

Art Exhibit RECEPTION will be held on Friday, April 15th between 6:00 - 8:00p.m. in the Sammamish Commons Gallery.  


Brian Bonebrake paintings are on display at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE April 4th - May 27th. Sammamish City Hall is open between 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.


Brian is a nationally know artist whose work is in major art collections in the US including the Wrigley family, the Sara Lee Corp. offices etc. Parents are encouraged to bring the whole family!

 

For more information, please click here! 

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