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Business Events Feb. 2010

Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
hosts Emerging Opportunities in Aerospace
in Lynnwood Feb. 9-10

The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) will present its 9th Annual Aerospace Conference in Lynnwood Feb. 9-10, focusing on current and future economic conditions, how to access emerging industries and opportunities, and networking opportunities in the aerospace industry.
The program includes speakers from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, EADS, G2 Solutions, Holder Aerospace, Leeham Co, Lockheed Martin, Moss Adams, and Vaupell.
Richard Aboulafia from the Teal Group will return as the featured speaker. An internationally recognized authority in the aerospace industry, he will present his annual “State of the Industry” analysis, including a detailed forecast of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
The conference will also include a lively panel discussion between Aboulafia, Scott Hamilton, and Michel Merluzeau that will be moderated by KING 5's Glenn Farley.
In addition to conference presentations, an exhibit area, and multiple networking opportunities; attendees may participate in the Purchasing Fair and meet one-on-one with OEMs & Tier One buyers who are directly involved in buying aerospace parts, components and assemblies.
Additional conference information and registration are available at www.pnaa.net/Pages/Events/2010_Conference/2010_Conference.html.

New Providence Toastmasters Club
begins meeting Feb. 9 in Everett

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is sponsoring a new Toastmasters Club, meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month beginning Feb. 9, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Colby Campus back dining room at 1321 Colby Avenue, Everett.
The club, open to Providence employees and community members, hosted a demonstration meeting Jan. 19.
Want to improve your communication skills? Be more effective in meetings? Get your point across more concisely? Then visit the Providence Toastmasters Club and learn how membership can help you succeed.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett joins more than 40 businesses in the District 2 Toastmasters area, from Kent to the Canadian border, that sponsor one or more Toastmaster clubs. For information about starting a Toastmasters program for your company, visit http://itstimeforbusiness.com/2010/01/a-toastmasters-program-for-your-company, contact Michael Sun at Toastmasters: email mcsun22@msn.com or call 425-865-9999.
For more information about the Providence Toastmasters Club, please contact Christine Zumdahl or Agnes Enge at 425-261-3971 or by e-mail at Christine.zumdahl-frick@providence.org or at agnes.enge@providence.org.

Become a Networking Guru!
Feb. 25 with South County Chamber

Become a Networking Guru! This is one in a series presented by the South Snohomish County Ambassador Networking 101 Committee from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Chamber offices.
Learn from chamber experts, the s2c3 Ambassadors, what it takes to stand out in a crowd as they provide the secret ingredients on becoming a better networker.
This is a brown-bag seminar, so bring your lunch. Call the Chamber at 425-774-0507x11 to register. There is limited seating available for this popular topic and attendees are registered on a first come, first-serve basis.
John Koster's Business Roundtable Mar. 4,
Everett Holiday Inn, with Bob Williams, Evergreen Freedom Foundation

Snohomish County Councilman John Koster will hold another of his information forums Mar. 4 at the Everett Holiday Inn, focusing on a presentation from Evergreen Freedom Foundation founder and president Bob Williams.
He will update the audience on the national health care reform debate and related issues important to community and business leaders in Snohomish County. Location for the event is the Holiday Inn at 3105 Pine St. off I-5 Exit 193 on Pacific Avenue in Everett.
Registration and a networking breakfast will be held from 6:45-7:30 a.m., followed by the forum presentation from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Attendance for the event, and a breakfast buffet, is $25. Attendees should register by Feb. 25. For information or to register, call Cindy Brengman at 425-397-7799 or send e-mail to kosterbrt@comcast.net.

Social Media ConferenceNW
set for Mount Vernon Mar. 25

A Social media conference is set for McIntyre Hall Conference Center. Day-long sessions feature building businesses through social media such as tweeting. Visit www.socialmediaconferencenw.com or call 360-733-4014.