This month, the Office of Economic Development officially debuted its new online business services portal, growseattle.com. The easy-to-navigate portal helps small- and medium-sized businesses quickly access business services offered by local, state, and federal governments and their partners. Services available through the portal include business planning and technical assistance; business financing and loans; permitting support; [...]
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Local member of National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
It’s a big day for U.S. innovation strategy. The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship is holding its first official meeting at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., today. Tom Alberg, co-founder of the Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group, is one of the 26 members of the Council. Read more on Xconomy.
Transforming a neighborhood block by block
The concept: take a portion of a neighborhood that has unrealized potential, recruit volunteers, business people and civic officials to transform it for a short time into a lively, inviting public space. If people enjoy it, maybe good things can happen to transform the place permanently. Read more about it at Switchboard.
Ballard Farmers Market voted best in the state
The Ballard Farmers Market has won an online contest, presented by American Farmland Trust, naming them the best farmers market in Washington State. The University District Farmers Market ranked fifth best. Read more here.
10 Sales Strategies For Uncertain Times
Geoffrey James of BNET posted an article about sales strategies for uncertain times. Whether we’re headed for a double-dip, finding a new normal, or heading back up, these sales tips are useful.
STRATEGY #1: Cultivate Your Inner Sales Guru
STRATEGY #2: Reaffirm Your Firm’s Viability
STRATEGY #3: Recraft Your Corporate Message
STRATEGY #4: Retune Your Solution Message [...]
Resilience & the power of slow change
From Seth Godin’s blog:
Most existing systems (organizations, cities, careers, governments) are resilient to external shocks. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t still be here. Earthquakes, edicts and emergencies come and they go, but the systems remain.
And yet, it’s the emergencies we pay attention to.
No single event demolished the music business. It was a series of slow [...]
In local news…
Nighttime behavior law considered by Seattle City Council: In an effort to curb public nuisance behavior at bar closing times, the city council is considering authorizing the police to enforce behavior standards. read more
Small Businesses being targeted by Smash-and-Grab burglars: South end businesses are being targeted by a group smashing storefront windows, [...]
Multicultural Biz Wiz Conference – Sept. 9th
[ September 9, 2010; 11:00 am; ] The Multicultural Biz Wiz Conference, on September 9th, is the place to learn about small business resources and effective cross-cultural communications, while networking with other small businesses and leaders in our business community. The deadline to register is August 27th. OED Acting Director Steve Johnson; Mayor of Bellevue Don Davidson; Javier Palmera, the Executive Producer [...]
CHBA Member to Show at Wallingford Art Walk
[ August 4, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] CHBA member Cinny Burrell, the artist for our wonderful directory covers, is showing at the Wallingford Art Walk Wednesday the 4th of August, 6-9 pm. Her art will be on display at 4426 Burke Ave, the office of Naturopath Amy Wells.
Job Sector Survey
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a survey of Seattle area economic activity. SMBC has been asked to circulate the survey. Responses from the survey will support a broader public discussion about local business conditions.
