Published July 2005

Calendar of Events

Business networking meetings
— Thursdays
LeTip, a Mill Creek business networking group, meets every Thursday for the exchange of business referrals. Meetings, beginning at 7 a.m., are held at Denny's at Canyon Park, 22833 Bothell-Everett Highway, in Bothell. For more information, call chapter President Al Hall at 360-668-9005 or Vice President Steve Sprague at 425-210-0532.

Art show reception — July 7
The Arts Council of Snohomish County will present its 15th Juried Art Show, a biennial exhibit featuring artists from throughout the Northwest, from July 7 through Aug. 25, with an opening "Meet the Artists" reception from 5 to 8 p.m. July 7 at 1507 Wall St. in downtown Everett. Both the art exhibit and the reception are free to the public. For more information, call 425-257-8380.

Snohomish Chamber
Clues Cruise event — July 9
The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce will hold its newest event, Clues Cruise & Poker Run, July 9. The fun-filled event pits driver and navigator against the clock, luck of the draw and finding clues. Cost of the event is $50 for a driver and navigator, with additional passengers costing $15 each. For more information, contact the chamber at 360-568-2526 or send e-mail to pam@cityofsnohomish.com.

Tax workshop — July 12
The Everett office of the Department of Revenue is holding a free New Business Outreach workshop to help new and small businesses understand how to report their state taxes. The workshop will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 12 at the Everett Public Library, 2707 Hoyt Ave., in Everett. Revenue staff members will explain the state's excise taxes, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about how taxes specifically apply to their businesses. Tax reporting classifications, deductions, and sales tax collection and record-keeping requirements also will be discussed. For more information or to register, call 425-356-2911 or go online to http://dor.wa.gov.

Smokey Point Chamber
breakfast — July 13
The Smokey Point Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7:30 a.m. July 13 at Oberg's Banquet Facility at Hawthorn Inn & Suites in the Smokey Point neighborhood of Arlington. The breakfast will include a presentation by Dave Waggoner, director of Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport. For more information, including cost and reservations, call Jim Shaw at 360-659-5453 or send e-mail to smokeyptchamber@yahoo.com.

Angel Ride for Hospice — July 16
The third annual Angel Ride for Hospice, benefiting Providence Hospice of Snohomish County, will be held July 16 beginning at Pounder's Steakhouse and Saloon, 18001 Bothell-Everett Highway, in Bothell. Attendees participating in the benefit motorcycle ride should arrive at the restaurant between 10 and 11:30 a.m. for check-in and breakfast. The approximately 100-mile ride leaves at noon and will end at the Monroe Eagles, in Monroe. Ride stop sites will include Bothell, Woodinville, Carnation, Sultan and Monroe. This year's event will include a Poker Run and a 50/50 raffle. Additional entertainment will be provided by Rishi's Egypt Belly Dancers. To make a product, service or cash donation to this event, contact Connie Wittren at 425-261-4805 or send e-mail to connie.wittren@providence.org. For more information about the benefit, call Todd Madison at 425-347-7078 or send e-mail to md53@bikerider.com.

Marketing strategies workshop — July 19
The Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises is providing a free workshop, "Marketing Strategies for Small Business," from 9 a.m. to noon July 19 at the SBA Education & Training Center, 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 1700, in downtown Seattle. The U.S. Small Business Administration-sponsored event will address how to find and keep customers, using marketing tools to increase sales and customer satisfaction, and creating a marketing plan. For more information, contact Sam Wagner by calling 877-208-1064 or by sending e-mail to swagner@omwbe.wa.gov.

Everett Chamber golf tourney — July 22
The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh annual Golf Tournament from 1 to 6 p.m. July 22 at Legion Memorial Golf Course, 144 W. Marine View Drive, in Everett. New this year are executive foursomes, which include valet bag service, reserved parking, pre-function lunch, duffel bag, free beverages and a golf jacket, among other things. Cost to participate is $95 for single attendees, $380 for foursomes and $1,200 for executive foursomes. For more information on the tournament, including sponsorship opportunities, call the chamber office at 425-257-3222.

Accounting association meeting — July 27
The Seattle Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants will hold its monthly dinner meeting July 27 at the College Club of Seattle, 505 Madison St., in Seattle. Julie Lockhart, chair of Western Washington University's department of accounting, will discuss environmental and sustainability accounting issues, including reporting, analysis, disclosure and managerial decision-making. The event will begin with a 5:30 p.m. social hour, to be followed by dinner and then the speaker. Cost to attend is $25 for association members and faculty, $27 for guests, $17 for student members, $19 for student guests and $3 for those wanting coffee only. For more information or to register, call 206-467-8645 or go online to www.aswaseattle.com.

Women Business Owners luncheon — July 28
Women Business Owners will hold its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 28 at the Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., in Seattle. Trish Millines Dziko of the Technology Access Foundation will be the speaker. Cost to attend is $29 for members who prepay, $36 for members paying after the deadline, $40 for nonmembers who prepay and $45 for nonmembers paying after the deadline. Prepaid registration closes at the end of the day on July 26. For more information or to register, call 206-575-3232 or go online to www.womenbusinessowners.org.

Edmonds Chamber luncheon — July 28
The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will hold a picnic for its monthly chamber membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 in downtown Edmonds by the fountain at Fifth and Main. The event, "Dogs on Main!," will include hot dogs, chili, chips, beverages and dessert served by chamber board members. For more information, call 425-670-1496 or go online to www.edmondswa.com.

Business Excellence Awards — Aug. 3
Members of the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will gather with civic, governmental and business leaders to honor the best in local business practices from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., in Lynnwood. Cost for the event is $27 for chamber members paying by July 31 and $32 for all others. For more information or to register, call 425-774-0507, Ext. 0; send e-mail to info@s2c3.com; or go online to www.s2c3.com.

To submit a calendar item, call 425-339-3102, send e-mail to wolcott@heraldnet.com or mail to: Snohomish County Business Journal, Attn: Calendar, Box 930, Everett, WA 98206. Items must be in by the 15th of the month to be published in the next month's publication.

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