News & Events

There's some good news for the nearly 20,000 drivers who used to cross the South Park Bridge every day.

The Seattle Times reports that the lowest bid to rebuild the bridge came in $11 million under budget at $96 million.

King County expects to award the contract within a month and begin construction in May.  The closure of the 79-year-old span forced nearly 20,000 drivers a day to take a detour.

The Department of Transportation says the bridge is unsafe, having suffered through three earthquakes.

Learn about the many different businesses in South Park, from wineries to restaurants to industry. With the bridge out, many people ask: 'How do you get to South Park?' It`s easy to access, but see how some residents are getting creative when it comes to their commutes. Then learn how one man isn`t waiting for the government to step in and clean up the Duwamish River. Find out about more fun events from the South Park neighborhood with host Penny LeGate in this special South Park CityStream. View the video: http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3071111.

5 to 9:30 P.M.

Showbox SODO

1700 1st Avenue South

Seattle WA, 98134

Show your Support for the Washington Technology Community -
Celebrate with your peers for the 17th annual Industry Achievement Awards

VOTE :: EMPOWER :: CELEBRATE

Join the movement and register for the Industry Achievement Awards where we will recognize the accomplishments of the best & brightest leaders, companies and students in Washington state. In three weeks we will discover who the winners are for the six award categories, including the brand-new CEO of the Year category - Be there! Cost: WTIA Member, $125; Non-member, $200. For additional information, visit http://washingtontechnology.org/iaa/.

Bridge road work begins Monday, March19th, 2012 and will continue until May 17th, 2014. During this time, the County will realign 14th Avenue South so that the street lines up with our new South Park Bridge. Local businesses will remain open during this project.

Click here to see the County's 14th Avenue South construction brochure.

Tuesdays, beginning March 20th

1 to 4 P.M.

Community Capital Development
1437 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144

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. Cost: $300 for all seven sessions. You can find out more about the Launch & Grow Your Business course, including how to register via email, online at http://wbc.seattleccd.com/node/297.

7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.

Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA

To win in today’s fast moving business environment, you have to keep one step ahead of your competition (who could be sitting right next to you!) armed with the latest knowledge about the hot topics of the times—from social media to lead generation; from brand perception to mobile marketing. At this year’s MarketMix we will explore important subjects, like inbound marketing, trust marketing, content marketing, earned media and of course the role of social media. However this is not a conference about social media, it is a conference about the conversations that enable a company, a brand or a person to make a connection with its target audience. Yesterday’s marketing won’t cut it in today’s conversation economy. Cost: tarting at $99. For additional information, visit http://www.psama.org/events/event_detail.aspx?id=160.

7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.

Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle, WA

To win in today’s fast moving business environment, you have to keep one step ahead of your competition (who could be sitting right next to you!) armed with the latest knowledge about the hot topics of the times—from social media to lead generation; from brand perception to mobile marketing. At this year’s MarketMix we will explore important subjects, like inbound marketing, trust marketing, content marketing, earned media and of course the role of social media. However this is not a conference about social media, it is a conference about the conversations that enable a company, a brand or a person to make a connection with its target audience. Yesterday’s marketing won’t cut it in today’s conversation economy. Cost: starting at $99. For additional information, visit http://www.psama.org/events/event_detail.aspx?id=160.

1 to 4 P.M.

Community Capital Development
1437 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144

First of five sessions. This class will be using QuickBooks 2011, and will also include the new features such as: Company Snapshot – a real time view of your company with multiple graphs and reports such as previous year comparison, income and expense trends, customers who owe you, etc. Document Management – documents can be attached to customers, vendors, lists, etc.Add/Edit Multiple Entries using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets – a way to incorporate Excel data into QuickBooks. Just starting to use QuickBooks, or thinking about it? Need to brush up on some of your skills? Need to learn how to use that financial data to better manage your business? If so, this course is for you! You’ll receive hands-on, interactive instruction in our new computer lab! Cost: $250 for all five sessions. You can find out more about the QuickBooks for Entrepeneurs course (including subsequent classes) and how to register online and http://wbc.seattleccd.com/node/325.

7 A.M. to 12 P.M.

Red Lion Hotel
11211 Main Street, Bellevue, WA

Jeffrey’s Market Dominance Seminar teaches you how to OUT-VALUE, OUT-PERFORM, and OUT-SELL your competition. Jeffrey shows how to master business social media and create your own powerful personal brand. Jeffrey Gitomer is the global authority on sales and customer loyalty and the best-selling author of 12 titles including the Little Red Book of Selling, Social BOOM! and the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. Contact Jordan DeVore at 704.943.7999 or jordan@gitomer.com for seminar info. Ask how sponsoring Jeffrey in Seattle can provide exceptional value for your business! Cost: $99 per person ($89 per person, groups of 10 or more). For additional information, visit http://www.gitomer.com/Seattle-sid1045.html.

5:30 to 8:30 P.M.

Pyramid Alehouse
1201 First Avenue South
Seattle, WA

See you on March 26th for our next Mix & Mingle! You can inquire about our latest volunteer opportunities (we are currently staffing up our Enterprise Forum event teams), network with fellow local entrepreneurs, current and future volunteers, as well as MITEF NW’s leadership and program committee members. A cash bar will be available, and light complimentary appetizers will be served. Don’t miss our door prize drawing for one complimentary admission to a future MITEF NW event of your choice. Feel free to bring a friend! For more information or register online at http://www.mitwa.org/events/mix-mingle/mix-mingle-0.

6 to 8 P.M.

Red's Wine Bar at Kent Station
321 Ramsay Way, Ste 110
Kent, WA 98032

Come mix it up with Kreate for this inaugural event at one of the hottest new spots at the popular Kent Station area. Our venue features a superior variety of wines by the bottle and glass and dozens of local craft beers, and or course some great nibbles! Don't miss this fantastic night out on the SouthEnd! Admission includes entry to our event and all door prizes, appetizers, and an evening with a great experience hosted by Kreate and Kate Hudson. Cost: $10. For additional information, contact Julian Michael at Julian.Michael@kpronetwork.com.

1:30 P.M.

Puget Sound Conference Room
1918 Eighth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

You are cordially invited to attend the Real Estate Investment Forum to hear a panel of northwest real estate experts including fund managers, developers and investors discuss the current market trends and investment opportunities. Topics will include the status of the credit markets, short sales, bank notes, land development and commercial and residential investment opportunities. This forum will address which asset classes present the best opportunities and how investors can best capitalize on these opportunities. Cost: $45 pre-registration. For additional information, visit www.investmentforum.org.

6:30 to 8:30 P.M.

Bloedel Hall at Saint Mark's Cathedral

1245 - 10th Avenue East

Seattle, WA 98102

Ylse van der Schoot, Director Investor Relations, from Oikocredit International, Diana Crane, Director of Sustainability, PCC Natural Markets, and Debbie Wege, BECU Manager of Community Relations will share their views and stories about how cooperatives are building a better world. This free educational event will be held at Bloedel Hall at Saint Mark's Cathedral and is ideally suited for those that want to learn more about the cooperative movement that is creating more jobs, creating more opportunities, and helping others to realize their potential in the Puget Sound and across the world. Cost: Free. For additional information, visit http://www.oikocreditnorthwest.org/content/events.

6 to 8 P.M.

Pike Place Brewery
1415 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Come mix it up with Kreate at one of the hottest downtown spots in Seattle adjacent to Pike Place Market. Our venue features custom brewed beers and a wide variety of cocktails and amazing northwest food! Your admission includes entry to our event and all door prizes, appetizers, and an evening with a great experience! Cost: $10. Visit http://connectatpikeplace2012.eventbrite.com/ for more information.

7 to 9 A.M.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University St.

Seattle, WA 98104

The Business of Sports: Beyond the Wins and Losses: Sports is a multi-billion dollar world-side business. One of the largest grossing industry sectors in this country, it is fueled by the unbridled passion and demand of fans. How does sports affect the economy of our region?  How big is it? How big could it be?  Gordon Prouty, publisher of the Puget Sound Business Journal, moderates a exciting panel of big-name sports leaders, exploring this business which is not only vital to our region but to the state. Our panelists include: Chuck Armstrong, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Seattle Mariners; Karen Bryant, President and CEO of the Seattle Storm; Peter McLoughlin, President of the Seattle Seahawks, Sounders FC and First & Goal, Inc.; and Ralph Morton, Executive Director of the Seattle Sports Commission (SSC). Cost: Starting at $45. For additional information, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/event/62101.

12 to 6 P.M.

Pickering Barn
1730 10th Avenue Northwest, Issaquah, WA

To empower people to own their future by providing a variety of legitimate business opportunities, education and inspiration. MAKE MORE MONEY Expo is an opportunity to meet over 40 established companies providing ownership and immediate self-employment opportunities on-site. Featured companies offer a variety of products and services and are looking for entrepreneur-minded individuals to increase their presence in the Northwest market. Cost: Free. For additional information, visit www.befreeexpo.com/.

9 to 10:30 A.M.

The Harbor Club
801 2nd Ave, 17th Floor

Seattle, WA 98104

Pathwise Leadership offers a unique program based on advanced psychology and neuroscience. This combined with an experiential based learning format, enables leaders to begin to perceive and manage the powerful and underlying human dynamics occurring within organizations. Cost: Starting at $50. For additional information, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/event/68111.

April 17th through April 19th

9 A.M.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Cloud Fair 2012 is the premier conference dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes - from small, medium, and large, up to the enterprise - bring the power of Cloud Computing down to earth by providing simple, easy to understand, real world solutions to the problems they face today. Every session, every workshop, and every exhibit is designed to show you how Cloud Computing solutions are practical, secure, and cost effective for you and your business today. Cost: $895. For additional information, visit www.cloudfairconference.com.

6 to 9 P.M.

Bellevue City Hall

450 - 110th Avenue N.E.

Bellevue

For those unfamiliar, Rich started Expedia inside of Microsoft in the mid-90’s then spun it out into EXPE. He later co-founded Zillow, Glassdoor, and the list goes on! Rich will be interviewed by Neil Patel, co-founder of Kissmetrics and Crazy Egg, and they will discuss how to build hugely successful businesses by giving power to the people. Cost: $30 TiE Members, $45 Non-Members, $0 Charter Members. For info or to register, visit http://seattle.tie.org/event/48/power-people-and-thinking-big-rich-barton.

7 to 8:30 A.M.

The Rainier Club
820 Fourth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98104

Throughout the years since the beginning of this signature event on November 9 of 2004, many of you have asked for a way to get together again, away from the spotlight. Thanks to the generosity of The Rainier Club, which has offered to host all of you, we have just such an opportunity later this spring. There are more than 100 Women of Influence alumnae now, and all are encouraged to attend. Cost: Free. For additional details, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/event/68011. RSVP is required.

11:30 A.M. t0 1:30 P.M.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel
1400 Sixth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98101

Which companies are strengthening our community through philanthropy? And how is their giving ranked? Join us and find out. The Puget Sound Business Journal will honor corporate philanthropists and will reveal the top three in the categories of small, medium and large companies. Cost: $75 per person (you can purchase up to 20 tickets individually at $75.00 or you can buy a Table Sponsorship, which includes ten tickets, mention in the program and PowerPoint, and preferred seating in the ballroom for $2,000.00). For additional information, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/event/62371.

Seattle Art Museum

1300 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA  98101

If you use WordPress in any capacity, you must experience a WordCamp!

What is WordCamp?

WordCamps are casual, locally-organized, non- profit conferences covering everything related toWordPress, the free and open source personal publishing software that powers over 25 million sites on the web. WordCamps come in all different flavors, based on the local communities that produce them, but in general, WordCamps include sessions from basic WordPress tips to development. The types of sessions typically seen at WordCamps can be viewed at the WordCamp channel at WordPress.tv. Cost: $20. For additional information, visit http://2012.seattle.wordcamp.org/about/.

The City of Tukwila is hosting an open house for Tukwila’s potential annexation area-North High-line.

On June 5, 2012, the property owners representing at least 60% of the assessed value of the proposed annexation area submitted their petition to commence annexation proceedings.

Wednesday, June 20th 2012

  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Aerospace Machinist's Hall

9125 15th PL South, Seattle, WA 98108