Chamber Supports School Levies
 The Thurston County Chamber board voted to support the area's three major school districts in their levy requests to voters on the February 9 ballot.
Olympia School District is requesting approval of a $25,255,000, 4-year Capital Projects & Technology levy. www.osd.wednet.edu
North Thurston Public Schools is requesting a two-year, replacement Educational Programs levy that would collect $27.5 million in 2011 and $28.9 million in 2012. www.nthurston.k12.wa.us
Tumwater School District is requesting a 2-year, replacement levy for Maintenance & Operations in the amount of $11.7 million in 2011 and $12.4 million in 2012. www.tumwater.k12.wa.us
For detailed information on the measures, visit the school district websites.
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Always Be Prepared to Market
"Being Prepared" in marketing is having the tools and strategy in place to not miss the opportunity or be caught off guard in a business situation.
Now I'm not advocating some high-pressured "Always be closing, always" type of philosophy. What I'm talking about is a thoughtful and prepared approach to any sales and marketing situation.
The first step in preparedness is your business card.
To view this article in it's entirety go to: www.pardimanproductionscom/blog/preparedtomarket
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United Way Offers Seminar for Local Business & Nonprofit Leaders
February 2 from 8:30 - 4:30pm
Does your business experience unresolved conflicts from time to time? If so, plan to attend this low-cost seminar to gain practical tips and tactics, discover ways to resolve conflicts and keep your team on track.
Topics discussed will include:
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited and seminars do sell out, so please register early! Contact Tanya Mote at 360.943.2773 x16 to register.
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Capitol Leads Hosts Marketing Clinic
Could your business use a few more connections? The Thurston County Chamber sponsors four leads groups per week that offer a chance to network, share leads and garner business tips with other like-minded professionals.
On January 21st at 7:30 a.m. the Chamber's Capitol Leads group will host a breakfast workshop on marketing, including how to make a leads group work for you.
The cost is $15 per person, including buffet breakfast at Elyse's in Tumwater.
Space is limited and reservations are requested. Call Dave Sisk at 360.357.3362 or email dsisk@ThurstonChamber.com.
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Auction Ready for Take-off, Are You?
 "Fly" in luxury by purchasing a First Class Ticket to the April 16 Chamber Foundation Auction. These premier tickets include preferential seating, express check-in and check-out, drink vouchers and game tickets.
This year's revamped event will feature exciting theme oriented games, special attractions and more. Join us on our adventure where "The Sky's the Limit" at our new, most appropriate venue...the Olympic Flight Museum!
Throughout the evening the live and silent auctions provide many creative opportunities to showcase your businesses to the always sold-out crowd.
Learn More
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An Afternoon of Northwest Elegance
 Experience the warmth of the Heritage Room near the shores of Capitol Lake as Occasions Catering and their vendor partners treat you to an intimate wedding experience like no other!
The event will include a fashion show, music, the latest wedding trends, prizes, delicious food graciously presented and so much more!
Join us Saturday, January 23 from 1pm to 4pm at 604 Water Street in downtown Olympia.
To sign up, call Occasions Catering at 877.943.9494 or visit www.nwweddingexperience.com.
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Applications Deadline Extended
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NW Epicurean hosts culinary brewery, winery and agri-tourim adventures on guided tours to learn about agriculture, artisan, and culinary culture in the South Puget Sound community. The day is filled with delicious food, satiety, and wonder. Come be inspired and enjoy a taste of the region on a day filled with intriguing delights of the South Puget Sound!
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