SLU Chamber

South Lake Union
Chamber of Commerce
August SLU Review

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New Members
SLU Block Party
Register for SLU Chamber August Lunch
Amazing Race to End Homelessness
SLU Trade Show
Gov. Inslee in SLU
Public Affairs - Quick Poll
Member Reminder
Retailer of the Month: Downtown Spirits
Welcome Deanna Shaw
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SLU Block Party
Friday, August 9
101 Westlake Ave N
2013 SLU Block Party
Join the SLU Chamber at the 9th Annual South Lake Union Block Party! We will have a booth, promoting other participating chamber members. See you there!
SLU Chamber August Lunch
Wednesday, August 21
Excellence Health & Fitness
400 Dexter Ave N
11:30 am-1:00 pm
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Join Chamber members and guests for networking, learn something new, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Hosted and sponsored by Excellence Health & Fitness with lunch provided by Homegrown. The first 30 minutes are dedicated to networking.  Everyone is welcome!

For our August lunch, we welcome guest speaker Dr. Skylar Pond.
Dr. Pond will be presenting on "Extending Your Over-Flexed Lifestyle." He will discuss ergonomics and mobility to help you through your work day.
 
$25 for members
$35 for non members


Host:
Excellence    
Caterer:
  homegrown  
Join The Amazing Race to End Homelessness!
Saturday, September 14
SLU Discovery Center
101 Westlake Ave N

10:30am-12:30pm

CompassAmazingRace

Join Compass Housing Alliance and SLU businesses in helping to combat homelessness in Seattle through a fun and exciting scavenger hunt and fundraiser. Sign up here!

Compass Housing Alliance is a trusted local provider of homeless services and builder of affordable housing. Their latest project, Compass on Dexter, will provide affordable housing to families in the South Lake Union neighborhood.
SLU Chamber Trade Show
Tuesday, September 17
415 Westlake
415 Westlake Ave N
11:00 am-3:00 pm

The SLU Chamber is excited to announce our signature event, the 4th Annual SLU Trade Show. Last year's show was a big success with over 30 vendors and 800 guests. As our neighborhood continues to grow, so does the Trade Show. With more than 38,000 employees and 5,000 residents, we expect to have even more visitors at this neighborhood networking and learning event.

   
Don't miss out. Register today!
   
Booth Pricing: For-Profit: $350, Not-For-Profit: $150
Swag Pricing: For-Profit: $50, Not-For-Profit: $25
   
This year, we are excited to partner with Athletic Awards as our presenting sponsor. From customized memo pads to fine crystal engraved vase awards, Athletic Awards has personalized gifts and appreciation items that can promote your business and improve your corporate image. Athletic Awards is happy to work with trade show exhibitors to create branded promotional materials, whether it is an item for the swag bag or handed out at your booth.  

Questions about exhibiting at the Trade Show? Please contact Deanna Shaw, Trade Show Coordinator.
   
Questions about sponsoring the Trade Show? Please contact Jodie King, Executive Director.
Governor Inslee Visits South Lake Union
Governor Inslee toured South Lake Union last month. "This is world class. We are seeing energy innovation in action." Read more.
Public Affairs: Trivia

With street parking at a premium in SLU, be sure to know the traffic laws when it comes to catching a spot at the curb.

 

The minimum number of feet to be maintained when parking your car next to a fire hydrant is:

 

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 30

 

Answer: C. 15

Member Reminder: Trade Show Swag Bag

Chamber members can participate in the 2013 Trade Show by including an item in our swag bags. The cost is $50 for-profit, $25 not-for-profit. Swag bags distributed to the first 500 guests.  Chamber member participation exclusively.  If you want to contribute, please contact tradeshow@sluchamber.org 

Retailer of the Month: Chandler's Crabhouse
Celebrate Chandler's 25th Anniversary by enjoying 25 cent happy hour deals and $2.50 drinks. Learn more about this special promotion.
Welcome Special Event Intern Deanna Shaw!
Deanna Shaw has joined the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce team as a special event intern. Read more from Deanna here.