Calendar of Events

Doing business with government — Nov. 2
The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce offers free business counseling the first Thursday of each month and will offer a session on doing business with government agencies in partnership with the Washington state Procurement Technical Assistance Center from noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2 by appointment. PTAC provides free assistance with interpretation of solicitations, assistance with government registrations and certifications, and specifications, standards and drawing. For more information or to reserve your time, call 425-257-3222, Ext. 0, or send e-mail to info@everettchamber.com.

Human resources association
meeting — Nov. 8
The Snohomish County Human Resources Association will hold its next meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 3105 Pine St., in Everett. Tabetha Taylor, founder of Motivation Mountain, will be presenting “Think Bigger! Three Steps to Strategic Thinking Success.” In conjunction with the regular meeting, the association will hold its annual silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Friends of Youth and the SHRM Foundation. Cost to attend is $10, and lunch is included. For reservations, contact Keri Boswell at 425-551-4303 or by e-mail to Keri.Boswell@wizardint.com.

Tribute to Leadership dinner — Nov. 8
The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Tribute to Leadership dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, in Lynnwood. The event will honor 2006 business leadership, and the 2006 John M. Fluke Sr. Community Service award will be presented to a deserving individual who has made a significant contribution to the community. Also, chamber ambassadors and board members will be recognized for a year of outstanding and dedicated service to the business community. Cost to attend is $50 for chamber members paying by Nov. 2 and $60 for all others. For more information or to register, call 425-774-0507, Ext. 0, or send e-mail to info@s2c3.com.

Lunch & Learn Seminar
for business owners — Nov. 9
Next Step Solutions Inc. is offering a seminar, “Profit is NOT a Four Letter Word: 12 Steps to Business Operational Excellence,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Harbor Club Bellevue. The seminar will focus on business operations, the glue that holds a company together and allows it to grow, thrive and make money. Cost is $30. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call 425-918-1910, send e-mail to info@nextstepsolutions.com or go online to www.nextstepsolutions.com.

Economic forecast — Nov. 16
The Coastal Economic Forecast Lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Everett Golf & Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, in Everett. Bill Conerly, an economic consultant at Conerly Consulting LLC and formerly the regional economist for First Interstate Bank, will discuss the economic outlook for the nation and key industries, the outlook for interest rates and the stock market, and regional and industry outlooks specific to Snohomish County. Conerly is presented by Coastal Community Bank. Cost to attend is $30 for members of chambers of commerce or the Snohomish County Economic Development Council if prepaid by Nov. 13, $35 if paid after Nov. 13 and $50 for nonmembers. For more information, call 425-257-3222 or send e-mail to info@everettchamber.com.

Web site workshop for businesses — Nov. 16
VisualGraphics of Mukilteo, in conjunction with Breakthrough BusinessSystems of Mill Creek, will hold a Rip Web Site Workshop from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 to help attendees audit their Web sites to achieve better results. The workshop will include a formal methodology for analyzing Web sites, page by page, including copy, design, flow and calls to action as well as psychological attraction triggers. Cost to attend the workshop, which is being held at VisualGraphics’ Mukilteo office, is $150. For more information, call 425-353-6667 or go online to www.visual-g.com.

Media relations presentations
— Nov. 16 and 17
Nancy S. Juetten, owner of Nancy S. Juetten Marketing Inc. and creator of the “Media-Savvy-to-Go” publicity tips booklets and workbook, will present “How to Make the Most of Your Media Relations without Spending a Fortune” at two chamber of commerce events in November. The first, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, is being held by the Northgate Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Nexus, 2132 N. Northgate Way, in Seattle. Cost to attend the luncheon is $15 with event pre-registration and $20 without reservation. To register, call Mary Fischer at 206-398-5600 or send e-mail to maryf@smcu.com. The second presentation, hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce, is being held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Lodge at Eagle Ridge, 1600 S. Eagle Ridge Drive, in Renton. Cost to attend the breakfast is $15 for Renton chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. To register, call 425-226-4560.

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