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May 2, 2011

Celebrating Women in Business Conference Tomorrow!

Last Chance to Save by registering today!
It will cost $15 more at the door!

 

Treat your family member or employee to a fabulous day of
Inspiration & Brand Revival - 
Sign them up today! 

Celebrating Women in Business 

Celebrating Women in Business Conference 
 
May 3, 2011 
Noon - 4:30PM

Conference with Lunch
Plateau Club, Sammamish
 

Keynote:  Tammy Redmon, Business Growth Strategist 

Also featuring 3 Workshops & 2 before & after makeovers!  


To register for this event, please click HERE! 
   

  

 

Chamber News & Events

 

May 3, 2011

Celebrating Women in Business Conference
"Finding Your Personal Brand" 
Time: Noon - 4:30 PM

Location: The Plateau Club

Keynote Speaker: Tammy Redmon  

 

Visit the Event Page for more information and to register!   

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May 4, 2011
Ribbon Cutting at Sammamish Cafe
Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Sammamish Cafe
Saffron Center
22830 N.E. 8th Street, Suite 101
Sammamish, WA


Ribbon Cutting this Wednesday! Sammamish Cafe will offer the same delicious food they have a reputation for and the atmosphere is sooo much fun!  


Tell your friends and neighbors! Let's support this Cafe!  

Member News & Events
A Message from Costco -

Each May Costco raises money for local children through the
Children's Miracle Network. We are offering to our business members that support the cause with a donation of $100 or more a 3 foot high balloon with your logo or business card enlarged to an 8x10 and displayed on the wall in Costco for the entire month of May.  
If you have questions, or would like to make a donation, contact: 

Fred Dummer
Costco Marketing
425-313-0965 ext. 269
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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
 
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. 
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HELP AT-RISK KIDS HELP OTHERS Thursday, May 5th 6:00 to 8:30 PM Echo Glen Juvenile Detention Center (in off exit 25 on I-90) Come chat with 3 or 4 girls while helping them to make crepe paper flowers that will be given to homeless and foster children through Birthday Dreams. No artistic talent necessary. Must be over 21 to attend.
  
2 main objectives for these monthly service project socials are:
- To allow the youth to learn about others-in-need and then be able to do something to help them
- AND for the youth to spend some quality chatting time with good adult role models. Must be over 21 to attend.

To join us, donate arts & crafts supplies, or if you have an idea for a future service project social - contact Susan Evans at s-evans@comcast.net.
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Saturday, May 7th ARAS AFRICAN BIKE DRIVE
Sammamish City Hall

We Need:
Bikes and Parts - drop off at city hall between 9 - 1pm on May 7th or call for pre-event
drop location
Volunteers from 8:30 - til around 5pm to lower handlebars and seats. This is a great project for individuals, clubs and scout troops with no bike repair experience.
Canopies for May 7th
Drivers with pick up trucks - to get donated bikes before May 7th
Donations are tax deductible. To donate or volunteer contact 425 868 8448 or mary@arasfoundation.org
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Current Topics in Retirement Planning

Bob Toomey, Senior Vice President for D.A. Davidson & Co. and Sammamish resident, will be hosting an educational discussion on current topics in retirement planning.
When: May 11, 7 pm to 8:00 pm

Where: Meeting Room
Sammamish Library

825 228th Avenue SE, Sammamish, WA
Topics To Be Covered: Update on economic outlook and its impact on retirement investment strategies; importance of asset allocation; retirement plan scenario analysis; reducing portfolio volatility
Who Should Attend:
Individuals at or approaching retirement or individuals who are interested in longer-range planning and investing for retirement. 

This is a free seminar and open to the public!

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Seasons of Life

Inspired by its 20th anniversary season, Master Chorus
Eastside presents Seasons of Life, a sometimes a thoughtful, sometimes whimsical, but always warmhearted exploration of the passage of time. Enjoy imaginative choral music that ponders the joys of childhood, the delights of romance and marriage, occupations and travel, and a spirited old age.

Sunday May 15, 2011 - 3:00 PM, Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland Tickets $15-$20. Group rates available. For tickets, call the Master Chorus Eastside office at 425-392-8446.

More information on the Chorus can be found on the web at www.masterchoruseastside.org.
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Inaugural "Brains Matter Awareness, Auction & Celebration Luncheon"!

Bellevue Hyatt on May 26th at 11:30 AM
 
To view event flyer, please click here!    
To hold your seat or to become a table sponsor or table captain
please email Info@ChrisElliottFund.org
or call 425.785.8489.
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Thank you to our Celebrating Women in Business Sponsors

Washington Federal

issamm

CEF

 

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