All-YPN at Meydenbauer Center

You're invited to attend the first ever All YPN event, hosted by the Meydenbauer Center! Build your network with members of young professional organizations from across the Puget Sound region and hear from some of the state's leading CEOs about their journeys to success.

Meydenbauer Center is Bellevue, Washington's premier convention center and performing arts theatre. Just nine miles from Seattle, Meydenbauer Center offers a host of amenities for conventions, meetings and banquets.

About YPN
YPN is the premier young professionals group in Seattle, providing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging leaders, ages 21-39.

Date: Wed, August 18, 2010
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue 98004
Cost: $15 pre-paid ($20 after 8/16, $25 at the door)
Register: ONLINE or contact Nikki Balcerak | (206) 389-7338

Special thanks to our series sponsor:

Also, special thanks to our participating YP groups!

Thanks to our transportation sponsor:

Western Mediterranean Cruise

Space is limited. Don't delay!

In need of an adventure? Join the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, community leaders and friends for an exciting ten (10) day cruise around the Western Mediterranean.

Trip includes: Round trip scheduled airfare from SEA-TAC Round trip transfers between airports, hotels and cruise ship One (1) night hotel in Barcelona Seven (7) night accommodations aboard the Norwegian Jade All meals aboard the ship Discovery Program guide Pre-departure orientation and travel documents

Highlights include: Barcelona Monte Carlo Livorno (Florence-Pisa) Civitavecchia (Rome) Naples Palma

For a complete agenda visit seattlechamber.com/trip.

Date: Fri, Oct. 29 to Sun, Nov. 7, 2010
Cost: $2149 per person
Register: ONLINE or contact Nikki Balcerak | (206) 389-7338

128th Annual Meeting

Join more than 1,000 of the region's business and civic leaders on Friday, September 17 for the 128th Annual Meeting of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
GARY LOCKE
U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Former Washington State Governor
The former two-term governor joins us from the "other Washington." He'll discuss the Obama administration's agenda for job creation and economic growth; his role in promoting trade, technology, entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship; and his unique insights from inside—and outside—of the beltway.

Our event will also feature remarks from Chamber leadership. Outgoing Chamber Chair Kirk Nelson will report on this year's successes, and incoming Chair Maud Daudon will lay out our agenda for the coming year and discuss where your leadership is needed.

Date: Fri, September 17, 2010
Time: noon - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Washington State Convention Center
800 Convention Pl., Seattle 98101
Cost: $90 per person
Tables: $1100 for a table with 10 premium seats
Register: ONLINE or contact Larry Pike | (206) 389-7215

Event Sponsors:

Sponsorships are available
Contact Emmy Jordan | (206) 389-7247

All-Chamber After Hours at Herban Feast

Don't miss the sixth annual All-Chamber After Hours, hosted by Herban Feast Sodo Park!

This is your once-a-year opportunity to build your network with members of chambers of commerce from throughout the Puget Sound region. Join hundreds of local business people at one of Seattle's premier venues - Herban Feast's Sodo Park.

Date: Wed, October 13, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Herban Feast Sodo Park, 3200 1st Ave. S, Seattle 98134
Cost: $15 pre-paid ($20 after 10/11)
Register: ONLINE or contact Larry Pike, (206) 389-7215

Thanks to our host:

Toast of Seattle: Residence Inn - Lake Union

The Toast of Seattle is one of the Chamber's most successful networking programs. With three structured networking rounds over breakfast—you're guaranteed to walk away with 21 contacts and the chance to connect with more than 150 attendees.

The Seattle Lake Union Residence Inn hotel has perfected the extended-stay experience by combining the comforts of home with a passion for making guests feel welcome. The downtown Seattle hotel is located on Lake Union, within walking distance of downtown shopping.

Date: Fri, August 20, 2010
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Marriott Residence Inn - Lake Union
800 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle 98109
Cost: $15 pre-paid ($20 after 8/18)
Register: ONLINE or contact Gabriella Buono | (206) 389-7246

Focus On: Managing Difficult Personalities at Work

In this Focus On you'll learn how to identify some of the most common "difficult personalities" found in the workplace. You'll also learn some simple strategies, both defensive and offensive, to manage difficult personalities and minimize the problems they can cause.

Cheri Baker, owner of Emergence Consulting, helps many of our region's top companies to improve employee performance. Her blog, The Enlightened Manager, has won numerous accolades and boasts a global audience.

Date: Wed, August 11, 2010
Time: noon - 1:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Place: Rainier Square Conference Center
1333 5th Ave., Seattle 98101
Members: $20 pre-paid ($25 after 8/9)
Non-members: $25 pre-paid ($30 after 8/9)
Register: ONLINE or contact Nikki Balcerak | (206) 389-7338

Thanks to our series sponsor:

Technology Thursdays: Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing allows businesses to use applications without installation and access company files and data at any computer with internet access. Cloud computing can put the computing power and applications of large corporations at the fingertips of small business owners, while also reducing costs!

Join us as Brad Benner, founder of
X-BAR, demystifies cloud computing and gives perspective on the benefits and challenges posed by this emerging new way of computing.

Date: Thu, September 23, 2010
Time: noon - 1:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Place: Chamber's office
1301 5th Ave., 25th Floor, Seattle 98101
Members: $20 pre-paid ($25 after 9/21)
Non-members: $25 pre-paid ($30 after 9/21)
Register: ONLINE or contact Larry Pike | (206) 389-7215

Thanks to our sponsor: