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Come to the Wash. Small Business Forum on Dec. 4th!
The City of Bellevue’s Office of Economic Development and the IRS invite you to attend the Washington Small Business Forum, which will held on Friday, December 4, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Bellevue City Hall. [More]
Posted: November 20th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, event, networking, Seattle
OED seeks winter/spring communications intern
The City of Seattle's Office of Economic Development, a local government office committed to creating a vibrant economy in the City of Seattle, seeks a part or full-time communications intern. This position requires a minimum six-month commitment, 20 - 40 hours a week (schedule is negotiable), starting in December 2009. [More]
Posted: November 19th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: communications, government, internship, Seattle
Domesticating Global Health series explores Washington’s life science community
The first in a four-part series on Washington and global health kicks off tonight – Wednesday, November 18th - at the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. A panel of experts will discuss the ways that global health benefits Washington's life science community and the state's economy, as well as opportunities to partner and leverage Washington's innovation economy on a global stage.[More]
Posted: November 18th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: biosciences, event, global health, Seattle
Tomorrow: Compostables event prepares businesses for July transition
By July 1, 2010, all food service businesses must use approved compostable products, recyclable plastic, or recyclable plastic-coated paper products for all one-time-use food service ware. Tomorrow’s Food + Compostables event - to be held at Seattle Center from 8:30 a.m. to noon - could be great resource if your business is in the process of transitioning to compostable or recyclable products.[More]
Posted: November 16th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, compost, event, Seattle
Effort to bring FIFA World Cup to Seattle continues
A team of government and sports representatives from Seattle met with members of the USA Bid Committee in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11th, to help secure Seattle’s spot in the next round of cities under consideration to host the FIFA World CupTM in 2018 or 2022.[More]
Posted: November 13th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: Seattle, soccer, World Cup
Disaster planning can help ensure business continuity
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]
Posted: November 5th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: event, Seattle, technology
SPU provides free sandbags to homeowners, business owners
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]
Posted: November 4th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, Seattle, utilities
Workshop: How “Buy Local” marketing campaigns can support neighborhood businesses
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]
Posted: November 3rd, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: business, event, local, Seattle
Mayor declares Seattle Sounders FC Day
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]
Posted: October 29th, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: Seattle, soccer, sounders
Seattle is No. 1 post-recession mecca for young skilled workers
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]
Posted: October 22nd, 2009 under Bottom Line.
Tags: economy, Seattle, workforce