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    <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter</title>
    <description>The Greater Seattle Chamber produces many different newsletters to meet your business&apos; specific needs and interests.</description>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber eNewsletter: April 16, 2009</title>
      <description>Business Advocacy &amp; Regional Leadership&lt;br&gt;
1. Legislative session enters final stretch: Your support is needed &lt;br&gt;
2. Meet the Candidates: Alki Foundation Forum, May 7 &lt;br&gt;
3. Legends &amp; Leaders with Cokie Roberts, April 30 &lt;br&gt;
4. State of Technology with Ray Ozzie, May 1 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Professional Development &amp; Networking Events&lt;br&gt;
1. Young Professionals Network at ACME Bowl, April 23 &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber Tradeshow, May 12: Don&apos;t miss the region&apos;s biggest networking event! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Community &amp; Member News&lt;br&gt;
1. Small businesses wanted for an Extreme Office Makeover! &lt;br&gt;
2. May is Small Business Month &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new Chamber members &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;
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      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=3060</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:25:37 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: February 12, 2009</title>
      <description>Business Advocacy &amp; Regional Leadership&lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber advocates for business on Seattle water surcharge &lt;br&gt;
2. Strengthening our international economy: Ethnic chambers reception, Feb. 23 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber co-sponsors CityClub panel on the newspaper business, Feb. 20 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Professional Development &amp; Networking Events&lt;br&gt;
1. Technology Thursdays: Build your social media strategy, Feb. 26 &lt;br&gt;
2. Committee Focus: Expand your network as a Chamber Diplomat &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Community &amp; Member News&lt;br&gt;
1. Promote your business with cost-effective ads &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new members &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2780</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:33:34 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Message from the Chair: February 4, 2009</title>
      <description>Why supporting our existing businesses is one of the most critical and urgent opportunities and where your voice is needed.</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2740</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:32:49 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber eNewsletter: January 29, 2009</title>
      <description>Issue: January 28, 2009&lt;br&gt;
Business Advocacy &amp; Regional Leadership&lt;br&gt;
Local economic issues top Chamber agenda &lt;br&gt;
WashACE legislative update &lt;br&gt;
Trade Alliance partners with World Bank to increase awareness, opportunities for local business &lt;br&gt;
&quot;Creative Capitalism&quot; with Michael Kinsley at Legends and Leaders, Feb. 24 &lt;br&gt;
Professional Development &amp; Networking Events&lt;br&gt;
Network and help families in need at Restaurant After Hours, Feb. 4 &lt;br&gt;
February Author Series: Four programs to help you survive and thrive in a tight economy &lt;br&gt;
Community &amp; Member News&lt;br&gt;
Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2680</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:10:35 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber eNewsletter: January 14, 2009</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; REGIONAL LEADERSHIP &lt;br&gt;
1. Alaskan Way Viaduct: Chamber Board endorses elected&apos;s proposal &lt;br&gt;
2. State business groups back coordinated agenda for legislature &lt;br&gt;
3. China 2009: Learn about Washington state&amp;#146;s largest trading partner &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING &lt;br&gt;
1. Malcolm Gladwell at Chamber luncheon on Friday. Ticket prices increase tomorrow! &lt;br&gt;
2. Technology Thursdays: Four-part series on cost-effective tech solutions &lt;br&gt;
3. Network with Trade Alliance members, Jan. 29 &lt;br&gt;
4. All Chamber events: Visit our online calendar &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY &amp; MEMBER NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber congratulates Ezell&amp;#146;s on 25 years. Join the celebration on Feb. 7 &lt;br&gt;
2. 2009 relocation guide now available. Save on bulk orders! &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2640</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:47:37 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: December 2, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; REGIONAL LEADERSHIP &lt;br&gt;
1. Solid relationships with elected officials essential in tough economy &lt;br&gt;
2. Q&amp;A with Jos&amp;#233; Gait&amp;#225;n, chair of the Urban Enterprise Center &lt;br&gt;
3. Regional Economic Update, Dec. 17 &lt;br&gt;
4. Seattle University at Key Arena: Special offer for Jan. 1 opening &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber events: A cost effective way to motivate and reward employees &lt;br&gt;
2. What is your business doing to get through tough economic times? Join our LinkedIn discussion &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY &amp; MEMBER NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Greater Seattle Street Map and Resource Guide on sale now! &lt;br&gt;
2. Contracting opportunities for 2010 Olympics &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2540</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:10:21 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: November 12, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; REGIONAL LEADERSHIP &lt;br&gt;
1. Regional leaders examine business case for global health cluster &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber hires new senior vice president of government relations &lt;br&gt;
3. Register now for Public Officials Reception, Dec. 11 &lt;br&gt;
4. Economic update events hosted by Trade Alliance, Chamber &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &lt;br&gt;
1. Technology Thursdays launches Nov. 20 &lt;br&gt;
2. Author Series: Embracing the Edge, Dec. 4 &lt;br&gt;
3. Ask the business advisor: Succession planning &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY &amp; MEMBER NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Join our LinkedIn member network &lt;br&gt;
2. Four Seasons Hotel opens with special offer for Chamber members &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2460</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:36:08 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Transportation measures on Nov. 4 ballot: Message from Chamber Chair Tayloe Washburn</title>
      <description>Dear Members:&lt;br&gt;
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As you prepare to cast your ballot in the November 4 election, I want to call to your attention two key transportation measures: Proposition 1 and Initiative 985. &lt;br&gt;
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Transportation is one of the top issues for Puget Sound businesses and citizens. As your representative on public policy decisions that will determine our future competitiveness and quality of life, the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees carefully analyzed and took positions on Proposition 1 and Initiative 985. &lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,2952&amp;_dad=portal&amp;_schema=PORTAL&amp;p_news_id=10030&amp;p_news_current=</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:06:20 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: October 15, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; REGIONAL LEADERSHIP &lt;br&gt;
1. Q&amp;A with Chamber Chair Tayloe Washburn &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber urges city budget restraint &lt;br&gt;
3. Last chance to register for Regional Leadership Conference &lt;br&gt;
4. Branding and building business relationships in Beijing and Northeast China &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &lt;br&gt;
1. Microsoft Small Business Summit: Broadcast live today and tomorrow! &lt;br&gt;
2. Young Professionals Network: Managing your career, Oct. 22 &lt;br&gt;
3. Networking event: Business After Hours at Snoqualmie Casino, Nov. 12 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY &amp; MEMBER NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Promote your business in the Puget Sound Business Journal &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=2400</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:51:33 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: May 20, 2008</title>
      <description>In this issue: 
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HELPING BUSINESSES GROW &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber tradeshow helps members get more business &lt;br&gt;
2. Small business conference on June 4 to cover marketing, CRM, risk management, data security and more &lt;br&gt;
3. Committee Focus: Strategic Human Resources &lt;br&gt;
4. Ask the Business Advisor: Where can I get salary and compensation data? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
BUILDING A THRIVING REGION &lt;br&gt;
1. New study tracks tech sector&apos;s impact, evolution in Washington state &lt;br&gt;
2. Why is Helsinki&apos;s economy so hot? Find out on the Study Mission Daily Diary &lt;br&gt;
3. Urban Enterprise Center sponsors UW business school leadership diversity event, June 11 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
CHAMBER MEMBERS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new Chamber members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1881</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 10:34:56 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: April 22, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &lt;br&gt;
1. Help veterans and their families and save for your future &lt;br&gt;
2. Economist Rob Grunewald, John Stanton discuss early learning, May 22 &lt;br&gt;
3. Committee Focus: Land Use and Development &lt;br&gt;
4. Alaska Committee examines cruise industry challenges and opportunities, May 8 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber Tradeshow May 14. Don&apos;t miss our biggest annual networking event! &lt;br&gt;
2. Smart and Simple Strategies for Small Business Conference, June 4 &lt;br&gt;
3. Ask the advisor: Recession proof your business &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber co-presents CityClub economic forum, April 30 &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber co-presents health care conference, May 13 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1801</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:14:20 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: April 8, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &lt;br&gt;
1. Staying competitive: Insights from Austin, Texas&lt;br&gt;
2. Alliance for Education announces strategic redirection&lt;br&gt;
3. Mayors of Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond at CityClub, April 17&lt;br&gt;
4. Leadership Tomorrow recruiting class of 2008-2009&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &lt;br&gt;
1. Author Series features two programs in April: Try one out!&lt;br&gt;
2. Young Professionals Network meets Major League Soccer, April 30&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Urban Enterprise Center holds first Puget Sound Connections event&lt;br&gt;
2. Take a closer look at Russia: Trade Alliance event April 25&lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks...&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1760</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:41:41 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber Newsletter: March 27, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber monitors King County growth targets and comprehensive plan review &lt;br&gt;
2. Committee Focus: Business Sustainability &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber cosponsors MBO Trade Conference, May 9 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &lt;br&gt;
1. Focus On: Emergency Preparedness April 16 &lt;br&gt;
2. Networking and professional development for you&amp;#150;and your employees &lt;br&gt;
3. Ask the business advisor: Econometrics to watch &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Author Series: Small Loans, Big Dreams on April 8 &lt;br&gt;
2. Maritime Festival Luncheon May 2 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1700</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:52:14 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: March 11, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Urban Enterprise Center salutes outgoing Advisory Board Chair Jack Faris &lt;br&gt;
2. Legislative session wrap-up &lt;br&gt;
3. Seattle business leaders, city council meet on economic priorities &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Mega Marketing Mondays April 7: Maximize tradeshow ROI &lt;br&gt;
2. What members are saying... &lt;br&gt;
3. Small business feature: Ask the certified business advisor &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. State of Technology Luncheon: Connect to the Future with Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf &lt;br&gt;
2. Gain national recognition for your flexible workplace &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks and welcome new members</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1660</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:50:09 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: February 20, 2008</title>
      <description>In this issue: 
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber board members address business issues with key policymakers &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber and SBC Economic Forum at City Hall, Feb. 26 &lt;br&gt;
3. UEC focuses on business development and economic empowerment &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber co-presents CityClub event on Seattle&apos;s changing neighborhoods, March 7 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Young Professionals Network quiz night with Mayor Nickels, Feb. 27 &lt;br&gt;
2. Networking event: Expanded Toast of Seattle March 4 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Community Breakfast &quot;Earth: The Sequel&quot; March 18 &lt;br&gt;
2. Alliance of Angels invests in record number of startups in 2007 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks and welcome new members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1620</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:09:51 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: January 23, 2008</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber advances regional mobility as a top 2008 priority &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber-supported early learning program shows measurable results &lt;br&gt;
3. Make an impact: Join a Chamber committee &lt;br&gt;
4. Middle Income Housing Alliance wants to hear from business leaders &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Half-Day Conference for small business, Jan. 29 &lt;br&gt;
2. Restaurant After Hours returns Feb. 6 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber events through spring&amp;#194;&amp;#151;including our May 14 Annual Tradeshow &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Last chance for Membership Directory updates &lt;br&gt;
2. Save the date: His Holiness the Dalai Lama to speak in Seattle, April 12 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks...</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1540</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:13:39 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: January 9, 2008</title>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.seattlechamber.com/enews/photo/bluefriday_header-resize.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. 2007 progress report from Chamber Chair Jim Warjone &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber develops business-focused agenda for legislative session &lt;br&gt;
3. Alaska Committee presents 2008 economic forecast, Jan. 17 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Kick start your career with the best-selling &quot;Girls Guide&quot; authors, Jan. 28 &lt;br&gt;
2. Tully&amp;#194;&amp;#146;s founder Tom O&apos;Keefe to speak at Half-Day Business Conference, Jan. 29 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Update your company information for the 2008 Membership &amp; Business Directory &amp;lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1500</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 07:34:30 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter: December 7, 2007</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber advocates for smart land use regulations as key to economic prosperity &lt;br&gt;
2. Public Officials Reception attracts record crowd &lt;br&gt;
3. New business resources: African American Business Directory and more &lt;br&gt;
4. 2008 study missions target technology centers: Austin, Texas, and Helsinki, Finland &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Legends and Leaders: Tom Brokaw on Dec. 11, and Madeline Albright, Jan. 23 &lt;br&gt;
2. Half-Day Business Conference returns on Jan. 29 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Diversity Employment Day Career Fair, Jan. 22 &lt;br&gt;
2. Subscribe to the Prospective Residents list &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1400</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:57:09 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber Newsletter: November 15, 2007</title>
      <description>In this issue: &lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Message from Chamber Chair Jim Warjone &lt;br&gt;
2. Register now for Public Officials Reception, Thursday, Dec. 6 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Tom Brokaw at Legends and Leaders, Tuesday, Dec. 11 &lt;br&gt;
2. Network with Trade Alliance members, Thursday, Nov. 29 &lt;br&gt;
3. What members are saying... &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Connect with Chamber members that have joined since spring &lt;br&gt;
2. Economic impact of the U.S. Navy in the Northwest &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1340</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:16:46 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: October 17</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
Chamber takes positions on state ballot measures &lt;br&gt;
Land Use Committee monitors City Council industrial lands proposal &lt;br&gt;
enterpriseSeattle tracks growth of interactive media sector &lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
Author Series: Cold Calling for Cowards returns Oct. 24 &lt;br&gt;
Young Professionals Network at the Seattle Opera, Oct. 26 &lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
Sign up now for workshop on destination-based sales tax &lt;br&gt;
Congratulations to Chamber members recognized for workplace flexibility &lt;br&gt;
Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1264</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:35:06 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter:  October 3, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: October 3, 2007&lt;br&gt;
Click on link below to read more. &lt;br&gt;
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber gears up for another 125 years of leadership &lt;br&gt;
2. Members recognized for business excellence, community leadership &lt;br&gt;
3. Regional Leadership Conference: Late registration fees after Oct. 4 &lt;br&gt;
4. Alki Foundation releases additional candidate recommendations &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Legends and Leaders: Lou Dobbs and Tom Brokaw headline fall 2007 series &lt;br&gt;
2. 2007 Sloan Awards for Workplace Flexibility, Oct. 11 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Join the 2007 Governor&apos;s Health Bowl! &lt;br&gt;
2. Trade Alliance presents the European Union at 50 &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1240</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:20:38 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: September 13, 2007</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Alaska Committee attends Alaska State Chamber Annual Conference &lt;br&gt;
2. Regional Leadership Conference early bird registration ends today! &lt;br&gt;
3. New UEC executive director outlines plans &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber welcomes new board members, thanks outgoing trustees &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Legends and Leaders with political strategist Mark Penn, October 10 &lt;br&gt;
2. Invite a guest to All-Chamber Business After Hours, October 4 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Downtown Transit Tunnel reopens September 24 &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new Chamber members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1180</link>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter:  August 23, 2007</title>
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber focuses on economic vitality and business climate for 2007-2008 &lt;br&gt;
2.  Roads and Transit: What&apos;s proposed for your area? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Author Series September 19: How Starbucks Saved My Life &lt;br&gt;
2. Legends and Leaders with Burston-Marstellar CEO Mark Penn, October 10 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Greater Seattle Business Profile available for your business &lt;br&gt;
2. Free FTC kit to protect your customers and employees from identity theft &lt;br&gt;
3. Discover Science and Technology! &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1120</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:50:01 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter: August 9, 2007 edition</title>
      <description>Issue: August 09, 2007&lt;br&gt;
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber encourages urban density through long-term land use planning &lt;br&gt;
2. Boeing&apos;s Scott Carson to keynote Chamber annual meeting September 27 &lt;br&gt;
3. Leadership Conference attracts powerful speakers: Register today! &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber co-presents CityClub Immigration Reform forum, August 28 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Young Professionals Network: Summer networking event, August 22 &lt;br&gt;
2. Professional development and networking for you--and your employees &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &amp; EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Has your contact information changed? Help the Chamber stay up-to-date &lt;br&gt;
2. Financial services, technology, and broad-based development in China &lt;br&gt;
3. Alliance of Angels blog connects to the entrepreneurial community &lt;br&gt;
4. Welcome new Chamber members and Chamber thanks... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1080</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 08:50:26 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - July 26, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: July 26, 2007&lt;br&gt;
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Message from Chamber Chair Mary McWilliams &lt;br&gt;
2. CEO of Thrive by Five to speak at August 7 Community Breakfast &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Focus On: Effective Hiring August 2 &lt;br&gt;
2. Author Series: Biotech Nation with Dr. Moira Gunn, August 16 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Virginia Mason-Seattle Chamber golf classic another big success &lt;br&gt;
2. Trade Alliance launches Middle East Roundtable &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks ... &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1040</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:01:40 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - July 12, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: July 12, 2007&lt;br&gt;
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber endorses Roads and Transit measure &lt;br&gt;
2. Seattle-Spokane Chambers conduct first-ever joint federal trip &lt;br&gt;
3. Community Breakfast August 7: Future of early learning &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Networking guru Darcy Rezac to present program for young professionals, July 25 &lt;br&gt;
2. Author Series July 26: The Economic Naturalist &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Leadership Tomorrow graduates 06-07 class, honors Sen. Ed Murray &lt;br&gt;
2. Diversity Employment Career Day Fair, July 24 &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=1020</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:04:59 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - June 7, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: June 7, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Transportation Committee tours transit construction &lt;br&gt;
2. Fukuoka/Kitakyushu was no disaster &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber partners with Spokane area leaders on visit to federal delegation &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Creative power of collaboration at June 12 Author Series &lt;br&gt;
2. Customer loyalty tip: Positive impressions in two to 12 seconds &lt;br&gt;
3. Did you know&amp;#194;&amp;#133;the Toast of Seattle is your next best networking event &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Green to Gold: Community Breakfast June 21 &lt;br&gt;
2. Nominations now being accepted for 2007 Mayor&apos;s Small Business Award &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber cosponsors WorkSource event on workplace flexibility, June 21 &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber thanks and welcome new members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=928</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 08:17:01 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May 23, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: May 23, 2007&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Alki Foundation candidate evaluation underway &lt;br&gt;
2. Green to Gold: Environmental strategies for smart companies at June 21 breakfast &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber Membership and Business Directory now available &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber cosponsors Health Care Conference, June 14 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Best Places to Work Forum, June 5 &lt;br&gt;
2. Young Professionals Network to discuss work / wellness balance &lt;br&gt;
3. What members are saying&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber cosponsors Retail Sustainability Seminar, May 30 and 31 &lt;br&gt;
2. Business opportunities with Haiphong, Vietnam &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=920</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 08:10:36 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May 10, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: May 10, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber Tradeshow helps members get more business &lt;br&gt;
2. Seattle Business Coalition meets with city leaders &lt;br&gt;
3. Maritime Luncheon celebrates contributions of maritime community &lt;br&gt;
4. Meet the candidates at Alki Foundation breakfast forum, May 30 &lt;br&gt;
5. Congressman Inslee joins Chamber for second climate change discussion &lt;br&gt;
6. Visit Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, Japan from the comfort of your office &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Maximize your marketing efforts with Mega Marketing Mondays, May 14 &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber cosponsors Small Business Institute with King County Bar Association &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. The Seattle Foundation annual meeting breakfast, May 31 &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=912</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 09:55:04 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - April 26, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: April 26, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Legislative session wrap-up &lt;br&gt;
2. Mayor Nickels issues proclamation recognizing Chamber&apos;s 125th anniversary &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber committees convene climate change dialogue &lt;br&gt;
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Register now for the Chamber&apos;s Annual Tradeshow, May 9 &lt;br&gt;
2. Connect to the global economy at May 3 Focus On &lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to headline State of Technology Luncheon &lt;br&gt;
2. SBA extends loans to small businesses hurt by December windstorms &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=905</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:02:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - April 5, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: April 5, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Legislative session in final two weeks &lt;br&gt;
2. Phoenix Intercity Study Mission a great success &lt;br&gt;
3. Alaska Committee welcomes Bill Ayer of Alaska Airlines, April 12 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Leadership tip: Listen and learn &lt;br&gt;
2. Send: The Essential Guide to Email at Author Series April 19 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. What members are saying &lt;br&gt;
2. Maritime Festival Luncheon May 9 &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=897</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:31:20 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - March 22, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: March 22, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Message from Chamber Chair Mary McWilliams &lt;br&gt;
2. Proposed King County Events Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Market your business at the Chamber Annual Tradeshow, May 9 &lt;br&gt;
2. Young Professionals Network: 40 Under 40 on March 29 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. What members are saying&amp;#194;&amp;#133; &lt;br&gt;
2. Special edition of Chamber Author Series: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks&amp;#194;&amp;#133;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=890</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:32:05 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - March 8, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: March 8, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber and DSA delegation in Olympia today &lt;br&gt;
2. Voter information for March 13 viaduct vote&lt;br&gt;
3. Discover practical ways your business can go green at March 27 event &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber members receive exclusive pricing at The Disney Institute event, March 28 &lt;br&gt;
2. Networking opportunities for Chamber members &lt;br&gt;
3. Stress management tip: Awareness is essential to well-being &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Meet US Ambassador to Singapore Pat Herbold at March 27 event &lt;br&gt;
2. Welcome new Chamber members</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=877</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:27:52 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - February 22, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: February 22, 2007&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Seattle voters: Make your voice heard on March 13 &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber focused on economic competitiveness and smart investments in Olympia&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Young Professionals Network to discuss viaduct advisory vote with Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis, Feb. 28 &lt;br&gt;
2. Author Series: Citizen Marketers, March 8 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. New report recommends options for increasing early stage capital &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber cosponsors CityClub&apos;s Annual Meeting featuring Rob McKenna, &lt;br&gt;
March 8 &lt;br&gt;
3. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=846</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:54:02 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - February 8, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: February 8, 2007&lt;br&gt;

BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber delegation meets with governor, legislative leaders &lt;br&gt;
2. Disaster preparedness, hydrogen and the Seahawks: Study mission to Fukuoka/Kitakyushu, Japan&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
3. Henry Cisneros to kick-off Housing our Future series, Feb. 15 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Ralph Nader at Legends &amp; Leaders, Feb. 12 &amp;lt;br&gt;
2. Author Series is made to stick, Feb. 15 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Leadership Tomorrow recruiting its 25th anniversary class &lt;br&gt;
2. Seattle City Light and Project Share help residents in need &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=822</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:53:40 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - January 25, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: January 25, 2007&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Housing trends and economic impacts at Jan. 30 Community Breakfast &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber working hard in Olympia to represent you&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
3. Ralph Nader at Legends &amp; Leaders, Feb. 12 &amp;lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. The Girl&apos;s Guide to Being a Boss at Author Series Feb. 7 &lt;br&gt;
2. Showcase your business at May 9 Chamber Annual Tradeshow &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Connect with Trade Alliance members, Feb. 1 &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber co-presents CityClub pandemic flu forum, Feb. 14 &lt;br&gt;
3. Recognize your flexible workplace with a Sloan Award &lt;br&gt;
4. Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=815</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:36:26 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - January 12, 2007</title>
      <description>Issue: January 12, 2007&lt;br&gt;
Click on link below to read more. &lt;br&gt;
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BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber discusses potential Viaduct vote &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber tours Sound Transit tunnel construction&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
3. Legislative priorities for 2007 session &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Customer intelligence, marketing and growth strategies at Jan. 24 conference &lt;br&gt;
2. Shell Oil president at Legends and Leaders, Jan. 31 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Leadership transitions at Chamber&apos;s Regional Business Partners &lt;br&gt;
2. Update your company information for the 2007 Membership Directory &lt;br&gt;
3. Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair, Jan. 23 &lt;br&gt;
4. Welcome new Chamber members &lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
 Now available by RSS.&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=805</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:49:10 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - December 7, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: December 7, 2006&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber supports Schools First operating levy and capital bond &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber part of newly formed Seattle Business Coalition&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
3. What can Seattle learn from Phoenix? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;br&gt;
1, Speakers announced for Half-Day Business Conference, Jan. 24 &lt;br&gt;
2. Legends and Leaders with John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil, Jan. 31 &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;br&gt;
1. Chamber members recognized for workplace flexibility &lt;br&gt;
2. Chamber co-presents CityClub Year in Review, Dec. 15 &lt;br&gt;
3. Welcome new members and Chamber thanks &lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=789</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:23:13 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - November 21, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: November 21, 2006 &lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT&amp;lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
   1. Public Officials Reception, Dec. 7&lt;br&gt;
   2. Early learning program reports first-year progress&lt;br&gt;
   3. Robots, Eco-Towns, and more! 2007 Study Mission to Fukuoka, Japan&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS&amp;lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
   1. Susan Scott of Fierce to speak at workplace flexibility award program, Nov. 28&lt;br&gt;
   2. Get Net Safe: Expert advice for businesses at Nov. 30 luncheon&lt;br&gt;
   3. Young Professionals Network with the Seattle Sonics, Nov. 29&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
COMMUNITY NEWS&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
   1. Chamber group insurance plan features competitive new rates&lt;br&gt;
   2. Stay healthy through flu season with help from Public Health-Seattle &amp; King County&amp;lt;br&gt;
   3. Chamber thanks&amp;#194;&amp;#133;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=782</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:27:10 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - November 9, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: November 9, 2006 &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;BR&gt;1. Chamber continues to advance regional mobility: Viaduct replacement and SR 520 &lt;BR&gt;2. Public Officials Reception, December 7 &lt;BR&gt;3. Health Bowl Challenge keeps Washington businesses strong &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;BR&gt;1. Get Net Safe: Learn how to protect yourself and your business, November 30 &lt;BR&gt;2. Spread some goodwill at Toast of Seattle, November 17 &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;BR&gt;1. Connect with Chamber members that have joined since June &lt;BR&gt;2. Discuss the Washington Learns recommendations, November 14 &lt;BR&gt;3. Welcome new members from October &lt;BR&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=773</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Nov 2006 15:19:02 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - October 26, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: October 26, 2006 &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;In this edition: &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &amp;lt;BR&gt;1. Regional Leadership Conference tackles the search for talent &lt;BR&gt;2. Chamber&apos;s ballot recommendations &lt;BR&gt;3. Celebrate our accomplishments at Public Officials Reception, Dec. 7 &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS &amp;lt;BR&gt;1. See how purpose leads to success at Author Series, Nov. 9 &lt;BR&gt;2. Learn from leaders in workplace flexibility, Nov. 28 &lt;BR&gt;3. Save the date: Half-Day Business Conference, Jan. 24 &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS &lt;BR&gt;1. Spending too much time on federal compliance? New one-stop resource at Business.gov &lt;BR&gt;2. Help Seattle students through career and technical advisory committees &lt;BR&gt;3. Chamber thanks&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#166; &lt;BR&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=766</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:04:12 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - October 11, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: October 11, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Chamber takes positions on November ballot issues 
&lt;br&gt;2. Alki Foundation recommends incumbent Sally Clark in Seattle City Council race
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Carly Fiorina to speak at Legends and Leaders, Oct. 23 
&lt;br&gt;2. The recipe for success: Tom Douglas and Danny Meyer at Oct. 19 Author Series 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Sonics Tip-Off Luncheon, Oct. 30 
&lt;br&gt;2. The Green Edge: Sustainable practices for restaurants, Oct. 24 
&lt;br&gt;3. Welcome new members 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=758</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:21:05 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - September 28, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: September 28, 2006
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&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Chamber celebrates success and urges leadership at 124th Annual Meeting 
&lt;br&gt;2. Chamber maintains support for cut-and-cover tunnel 
&lt;br&gt;3. Register now for Regional Leadership Conference, Oct. 18 to 20
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Last chance to register for Legends &amp; Leaders with Steve Wozniak, Oct. 6 
&amp;lt;br&gt;2. The recipe for success: Tom Douglas and Danny Meyer at Oct. 19 Author Series 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Welcome new Chamber board members 
&lt;br&gt;2. Alliance for Education Leadership Breakfast for Kids, Oct. 26 
&lt;br&gt;3. Chamber thanks 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=750</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:37:07 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - September 7, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: September 7, 2006
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&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Chamber supports cut-and-cover tunnel and construction impact study for viaduct 
&lt;br&gt;2. Chamber&apos;s position on state ballot initiatives 
&lt;br&gt;3. Developing tomorrow&apos;s workforce&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#148;your voice is needed
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Steve Wozniak, inventor of the personal computer, at October 6 Legends and Leaders 
&lt;br&gt;2. Refer a member and receive a free event pass 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Roads and transit public open houses 
&lt;br&gt;2. Welcome new Chamber members 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=726</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:01:51 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - August 24, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: August 24, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Regional Leadership Conference to examine human capital strategies, October 18-20 
&lt;br&gt;2. Cargo and carbs: Alaska Committee breakfast program, September 14 
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&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. September event lineup packed with Chamber favorites
&lt;br&gt;2. Showcase your business as an event host 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Port 101: Register now as sessions are filling up 
&lt;br&gt;2. Discuss the new challenges facing Southeast Asia, Sept 7 
&lt;br&gt;3. Chamber accolades 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=715</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:23:37 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - August 10, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: August 10, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Bridging the Gap update 
&lt;br&gt;2. How Seattle can learn from Phoenix&apos;s regional transportation success 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Branding goes back to the basics at August 15 Author Series
&lt;br&gt;2. Young Professionals Network hosts summer networking event, August 23 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Seattle Public Utilities asks for input on future of water supply system 
&lt;br&gt;2. Planning a final summer getaway? Hotel and rental car discounts available for Chamber members 
&lt;br&gt;3. Welcome new Chamber members</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=705</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:55:12 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter -  July 27, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: July 27, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Message from Chamber Chair Jim Peoples 
&lt;br&gt;2. Register now for Chamber&apos;s 124th Annual Meeting 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Are you taking full advantage of Chamber professional development opportunities?
&lt;br&gt;2. Make new connections through Chamber committees 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Healthy employees = happy employees (and employers!) 
&lt;br&gt;2. Virginia Mason Medical Center&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#148;Seattle Chamber Golf Classic right on par 
&lt;br&gt;3. Chamber accolades 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=685</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:30:25 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - July 13, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: July 13, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Chamber working to right-size Mayor&apos;s transportation proposal 
&lt;br&gt;2. See the Business Partnership for Early Learning at work 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Leadership training programs on July 27 target new and existing managers
&lt;br&gt;2. Register now for the Chamber&apos;s Annual Meeting on September 21
&lt;br&gt; 
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Diversity Employment Day Career Fair, July 25 
&lt;br&gt;2. Nominate your favorite small business for the 2006 Mayor&apos;s Small Business Awards 
&lt;br&gt;3. Welcome new Chamber members 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=676</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:26:59 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - June 27, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: June 27, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Your Chamber: Strengthening Businesses &amp; Building the Community 
&amp;lt;br&gt;2. Save the date: Chamber Annual Meeting on September 21 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Unleash your inner creativity with the July 12 Author Series
&lt;br&gt;2. Don&apos;t miss the Chamber&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#148;Virginia Mason Golf Classic on July 24 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Discuss health care challenges with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary on July 6 
&lt;br&gt;2. Promote your business to new businesses and residents 
&lt;br&gt;3. Chamber accolades&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#166;  
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=645</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:18:17 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - June 8, 2006</title>
      <description>Issue: June 8, 2006
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Message from Chamber Chair Jim Peoples 
&lt;br&gt;2. Is investing in sports stadiums a good bet? Share your thoughts on June 22 
&lt;br&gt;3. Chamber congratulates Leadership Tomorrow class of 2005-2006 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS 
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Tee up for the Seattle Chamber &amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#147; Virginia Mason Annual Golf Classic on July 24
&lt;br&gt;2. Crack the &amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#156;Culture Code&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#157; at June 14 Author Series 
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS 
&lt;br&gt;1. Meet Trade Development Alliance members and celebrate their 15th birthday, June 15 
&lt;br&gt;2. Luncheon workshop with Geoffrey Moore, author of Crossing the Chasm, July 13 
&lt;br&gt;3. Welcome new Chamber members 
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=625</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Jun 2006 16:05:30 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May 18, 2006</title>
      <description>BUSINESS ADVOCACY &amp; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
&amp;lt;br&gt;   1. Chamber urges Seattle City Council to put unrealistic viaduct options to rest
&lt;br&gt;   2. Chamber delegation attends Death Tax Summit in Washington D.C.
&lt;br&gt;   3. Chamber monitoring potential 2006 ballot initiatives
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &amp; NETWORKING EVENTS
&amp;lt;br&gt;   1. Expand your potential&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#148;and your network&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#148;at Toast of Seattle on May 26
&lt;br&gt;   2. Save the date: Seattle Chamber&amp;#195;&amp;#162;&amp;#194;&amp;#128;&amp;#194;&amp;#147;Virginia Mason Annual Golf Classic on July 24
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;COMMUNITY NEWS
&lt;br&gt;   1. New discount program to save you time and money
&lt;br&gt;   2. Last chance to register for MBO to MBO Trade Conference, May 19
&lt;br&gt;   3. Washington Policy Center annual Health Care Conference, June 6
&lt;br&gt;   4. Chamber accolades
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=602</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2006 17:52:46 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - May 4, 2006</title>
      <description>Business Advocacy &amp; Community Development
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Philadelphia study mission returns with new tools for regional challenges
&lt;br&gt;2. First Gentleman Mike Gregoire announces Hire-A-Vet Challenge
&lt;br&gt;3. Meet business colleagues from Alaska on May 25
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;Professional Development &amp; Networking Events
&amp;lt;br&gt;1. Meet the Seattle Storm and support girls athletics in Seattle Public Schools
&lt;br&gt;2. Bring balance to your life with the Young Professionals Network on May 11
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;Community News
&lt;br&gt;1. How to get involved with a Chamber committee
&lt;br&gt;2. Chamber Tradeshow another huge success
&lt;br&gt;3. Don&apos;t miss Jeff Bezos at the Technology Alliance luncheon on May 15
&lt;br&gt;4. Welcome new Chamber members
&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/ahome/newsletter_detail.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=592</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 May 2006 11:00:11 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Message from the President - Nov 18, 2005</title>
      <description>Chamber&apos;s Membership and Business Directory</description>
      <link>http://www.seattlechamber.com/pls/starter/newsletter_portlet.read_pdf?v_newsletter_id=469</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 17:18:14 -0700</pubDate>
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