Published October 2004

Calendar of Events

Research grant workshop — Oct. 7
The Washington Technology Center is hosting a regional conference, “Position Your Project to Win National Institutes of Health Awards,” Oct. 7 in Seattle to help technology companies and researchers learn more about federal grant programs offered by the NIH. The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Seattle and include tips for preparing successful grant proposals and firsthand success stories from companies that have successfully used NIH funding to advance their research and development. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Kenneth Stuart from the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. Advance registration is required. The cost is $150. Professional association discounts are available. For more information, call 206-616-3102 or visit www.watechcenter.org.

Small-farm workshop — Oct. 9
The Snohomish Conservation District is hosting a small-farm workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Stillaguamish Grange in Stanwood. Attendees will learn about the benefits of producing grass-fed beef. The program will feature Jo Robinson, author of “Pasture Perfect” and “Why Grass-fed is Best.” Cost for the event, which includes lunch, is $10. For more information, call 425-335-5634, Ext. 4.

Estate planning seminar — Oct. 20
A free, no-obligation seminar on the basics of estate planning will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 20 at United Way of Snohomish County, 917 134th St. SW, Suite B-1, Everett. Professional advisers will cover such subjects as how to prepare for making a will, the advantages of living trusts and how to minimize estate taxes. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 425-921-3404 or visit United Way of Snohomish County’s Web site, www.uwsc.org.

Everett Area Business Expo,
annual chamber luncheon — Oct. 20
The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its Business Expo, an annual business-to-business trade show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Everett Events Center Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., in Everett. Along with businesses showcasing their products and services, the trade show will feature a new Expo Seminar Series designed for business enrichment on topics ranging from technology to marketing and sales. The Everett chamber will bring additional attendees to the venue during the day with its annual meeting luncheon. The event, which will run from noon to 1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m., will feature keynote speaker Steve Banta, Verizon’s regional president for the Northwest and Southwest. Cost for the luncheon is $35 for chamber members registered by Oct. 18 and $45 for nonmembers or those who register at the door. For more information on the Business Expo or the luncheon, call 425-257-3222 or go online to www.everettchamber.com.

South County Chamber
annual dinner — Oct. 20
The South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual “Tribute to Leadership” dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. During the gala event, the John M. Fluke Sr. Community Service Award will be presented. Cost to attend the event is $45 for chamber members who pre-register and $50 for nonmembers. For more information, call 425-774-0507, Ext. 0, or send e-mail to info@s2c3.com.

WDC Business Symposium — Oct. 28
Expected shortages in various local work occupations over the next few years will be examined at a special Snohomish County Workforce Development Council Business Symposium set for Oct. 28. Held from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites, the program will examine the survey results of a $200,000 study of eight major industries in the county by a national research firm. The WDC is part of the Snohomish County Blueprint 2010 group formed by county Executive Aaron Reardon that recently identified major industry groups that have proven to be employment and economic growth engines, said William Bell, marketing director for the council. Reardon will lead the symposium discussion of the study. A panel of industry representatives also is expected to offer its views. The Snohomish County Business Journal is an official sponsor of the event. Mailed notices of the program will be sent out in early October.

North Snohomish County
trade show — Oct. 30
A free North Snohomish County tri-chamber Business Expo is set for Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hawthorn Inn & Suites at Smokey Point in Arlington, co-sponsored by Business Computer Services and G.E. Financial. Businesses interested in being sponsors or vendors should call 360-652-4244.

To submit a calendar item, call 425-339-3104, send e-mail to hilden@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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