Data loss and extended downtime can cripple a small business. In fact, 94% of companies that experience a major loss of data go out of business. That’s why local technology gurus X-BAR and Storage Craft have teamed up to present a free lunch and learn event, Disaster Survival and Business Continuity for the Small Business, on Friday, November 20th, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.[More]

SPU is now offering a limited number of free, filled sandbags to households or business owners in flood-prone areas in the Seattle. If you’ve experienced, or come close to, flooding, you may consider using sandbags, which can help divert water and protect property from debris.[More]

On November 10th, Seattle's Office of Economic Development will host a "Buy Local" marketing strategies workshop with presenter Jeff Milchen, a leading advocate for community-based businesses and co-founder of the American Independent Business Alliance.[More]

Mayor Greg Nickels today declared Oct. 29, 2009, to be Seattle Sounders FC Day. The proclamation urges residents to raise their scarves in support of the expansion team’s first-ever playoff game this evening at Qwest Field. [More]

Young, mobile workers are attracted to Seattle’s strong university presence, abundance of high-tech jobs, thriving arts and culture scene, and proximity to rugged natural terrain.[More]

Is your business looking to augment growth beyond its current U.S. clients? Export Live!, a unique upcoming trade event, can help small- and medium-sized Seattle businesses interested in starting or growing their international sales.[More]

The Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce has launched "It's Time for Business," a new regional campaign to promote business and economic activity. Participation is free and open to any business, regardless of membership in the Chamber.[More]

Farmers market permitting costs will be dramatically reduced under a new farmers market ordinance recently approved by the Seattle City Council. The ordinance, spearheaded by the Office of Economic Development with collaboration from other city departments, will reduce fees for street closures and used of parks as well as streamline the permit application process.[More]

How’s your tech etiquette, or “netiquette”? It’s an important question for businesses and individuals alike. In an age when businesses operate official company websites as well as several social media pages—and employ workers that use social media for personal as well as professional reasons—the possibilities for breaching business netiquette expand exponentially. [More]

Is your business or residence located in Auburn, Kent, Renton, or another area of Southwest King County? You may be vulnerable to serious flooding in the coming months, says King County Executive Kurt Triplett. [More]