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September 21, 2018
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Belle & Bottle, Laura Huston
A retail wine, tasting room, private events & wine club.

Inglemoor Lacrosse Club, James McNeal
A non-profit Lacrosse Club with Lacrosse programs from kindergarten through high school.  Membership is open to all players in the Northshore School District whose home maps to Inglemoor HS.

Think Twice, Forrest McKai
Think Twice has developed DUI prevention solutions for the hospitality industry that help alcohol selling establishments reduce the risk associated with drinking and driving.

 
Become a Chamber member today! Join the 360+ businesses already supporting the economic vitality of our community and benefiting from Chamber membership! Conveniently join online and your benefits begin right away! Questions? Please contact us at 425.485.4353 or [email protected]  
Thank You Renewing Members!
We appreciate all of our members and would like to thank those who have recently renewed:

 

Gary Irvin CPA
Hollywood Schoolhouse
Northshore YMCA
Red Lion Inn & Suites
The Everett Clinic
Union Bank
WhatsSup Stand-Up Paddle & Kayak
Woodinville Montessori School

Renew your membership online! It's easy and convenient to renew your membership by accessing your member account through the Member Login button on our Home Page Please contact us if you need your password or assistance logging in at: [email protected]

Joint After Hours Social w/Bothell Kenmore and Woodinville Chambers
September 25
5:30 - 7:00 PM 
Alexa's Café & Catering 

Join us after work to socialize and relax while you enjoy delicious bites and beverages. We are collaborating with the Woodinville Chamber for this event so it's double the connections and fun! Guests are welcome and may attend up to three chamber events prior to applying for membership.
  
Special thank you to our host: Alexa's Café & Catering 

September General Meeting
September 27
7:30 - 9:00 AM 
Northshore Senior Center Auditorium  

Join 65-80 other professionals and civic leaders to connect and socialize, hear updates from the cities of Bothell and Kenmore, and the Chamber, meet new members, and find out what is happening around your community. New members will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business to the room.

Special Presentation:
Safe and Secure Bothell, City of Bothell Public Safety Propositions
 
NOTE:  Please bring any auction donation items to this event. Thank you in advance for your generosity and your support! 
 
Free to attend. Guests and members alike are invited. Light refreshments will be served. Thank you to our Refreshment Sponsor this month: Amato Catering   
 
Kenmore Business Networking Open House
October 4
5:30 - 7:30 PM 
Kenmore City Hall   

Get to know your Kenmore businesses in a relaxed environment. Sponsored by the City of Kenmore and the Chamber this is an open networking-style event so bring plenty of business cards to exchange with those you meet.  
 
Free to attend, no RSVP, just come as you are.  
    
Bothell Underground Beer Festival!
October 6
12:00 - 6:00 PM 
Bothell City Hall   

23 Breweries + 6 Cideries + Live Music + Food Trucks = 
An Awesome Event!
 
Come celebrate with us and enjoy great beers & ciders, delicious food, and live music at the 5th annual Bothell Beer Festival! Due to overwhelming requests we are again holding the event underground in the Bothell City Hall Garage!! Bring your friends and come experience this cool rain-free urban-industrial environment!
 
This event tends to sell out so act now and buy your tickets here!   
 
Huge gratitude to our sponsors:  
 
     
Chilifest!  
October 16
5:00 - 7:00 PM 
Lifetime Celebrations by Washelli    

Get your spice on! Taste up to 15 pots of chili, help raise money/food for a local food bank, and watch the chefs compete for prizes!

Our distinguished panel of judges will be awarding categories of Mr. Meaty, The Green Bean, Judge's Choice, The Burnt Spoon and more. There's also a People's Choice award that is selected by those attending.

The event is free to attend, but for every $1 or nonperishable food item you donate, you get one vote for the People's Choice award. All proceeds benefit the Northshore Senior Center Food Distribution Program! So bring a few bucks/food and your appetite!

Special thanks to Dale Amundsen, Ceremony Masters & Lifetime Celebrations by Washelli     
 
Please Donate To The Chamber's Holiday Dinner & Auction Fundraiser
                                
We greatly appreciate all items large and small!  
    
This important event is the Chamber's  major fundraiser for the year.

Funds raised help keep our dues low for members, support our local economic development efforts, provide business resources, and support the Chamber's 50+ events we organize annually - most of which are free to our members.
 
To Donate: Please fill out this Donation Form and email it to [email protected], drop your donation off at our office, or contact us for other arrangements. Thank you in advance for supporting the Chamber!  
 
Tickets are on sale now for our 2018 Holiday Dinner & Auction event! This year we're adding live music, a dance floor, photo booth & more. Come celebrate this fun and fabulous event with us. Get Tickets Here!  
Advertising Opportunities At Chamber's New (coming soon!) Website
                                
Our shiny new website is coming very soon and you will have great advertising opportunities!  
    
For our members seeking a little more exposure we will offer highly visible space on our Home page, lodging, dining and local attractions pages, as well as  featured event opportunities!  
 
Give your business prime visibility by emailing Elizabeth Tackett, Marketing Manager today for more details and to secure your spot. Hurry... limited spaces are available!  
Member Announcements
City Of Kenmore News & Events

City Approves Building Permit for The Lodge at Saint Edward Park  
 
The restoration of the Saint Edward Seminary will begin this month!  The City of Kenmore has completed the building permit process for the future 81-room lodge and associated public amenities including casual and restaurant dining and a wellness spa.  
 
Daniels Real Estate has shared that the construction fence will be moved further outward to create a safe construction perimeter. The city will share The Lodge construction updates when possible, but encourage you to visit their project website.         
 
    
New Arts of Kenmore Exhibit Now until November 8   
     
The Arts of Kenmore Gallery is now hosting the Northwest Collage Society's 2018 Summer Show, Collage Squared. Go by Kenmore City Hall to see 40 amazing juried artworks by 30 artists.  Open to the public Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. More Info  
City Of Bothell News & Events
 

It's Your Tax Dollars - Get Involved

Mark your calendars - the City of Bothell wants your input on the biennial budget. The first of several opportunities are below. The City Council must adopt a balanced budget by Dec. 31. All meetings below take place during the 6pm. City Council meeting at City Hall.
 
Oct. 2 - Capital Facilities Plan Public Hearing
Oct. 9 - Budget kickoff
Oct. 30 - City Manager's budget presentation 
 
2018 Events At Country Village Shops
Country Village Shops, 23718 Bothell Everett Hwy., Bothell

The  Country Village Shops are hosting many 2018 events! Here's a sample of what they've planned so far!

Farmer's Market  Fridays 6/1 - 9/28
Craft Station  Fridays 6/8 - 9/28
Indoor Pumpkin Patch 10/6 - 10/31
Safe Halloween 10/31
Taste of the Holidays & Wine Walk 11/10
Gingerbread House Weekend  11/17-11/18
Santa's Workshop  11/23 - 12/24
Small Business Saturday 11/24 - 11/25
Free Public Workshop: "Adding Clean Solar Electricity"
September 22
10:00 AM
Northwest Electric & Solar

Northwest Electric & Solar is sponsoring a free workshop about adding clean solar electricity to your home with a focus on residential and commercial installations. Workshop will address:
*    how solar electricity works
*    federal, state and utility solar incentives to recoup your cost
*    Made in WA solar panels
*    charging an electric vehicle (EV)
*    Tesla Powerwall backup battery

Held at the new Kenmore location of Northwest Electric and Solar, where you can see solar in action and charge your EV for free if you have one. RSVP to [email protected] or 206-356-0601.
Eye Of The Needle Winery Is Nominated For Prestigious Award

Congratulations to Eye Of The Needle Winery for being a finalist for the Rural Small Business Of The Year Award.  The King County Executive Annual Small Business Awards celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit in our region, and recognize our regional small businesses for their extraordinary accomplishments.

Eastside Baby Corner Holds Diaper Need Awareness Week 
September 24 - 30
Woodland Terrace   

Help EBC spread the word on diaper need during Diaper Need Awareness week and all year long. Giving diapers to families in need is really important. There are so many ways that this can be done.

"Giving a family diapers means that the parents have more money for rent, food, medical bills, energy bills - the basic necessities of life. At the same time, supplying a family with diapers means they can change diapers often enough to keep their baby healthy and comfortable. We often take so much for granted. But our clients do not." Quote from Nancy, an agency partner provider of EBC.  Visit their website or view more information.  
Woodland Terrace Presents Senior Downsizing Workshop
September 29
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Woodland Terrace   

The Senior's Guide To Eating An Elephant... Downsizing from your long-time family home, one "bite" at a time! Head to Woodland Terrace for a free presentation. Learn about the current Eastside real estate market
conditions, the four must-have conversations before moving, your senior housing options, what to do with all your stuff, and "the preparation" to sell your home.
  
Please RSVP Emiko Greenidge [email protected] or call 425-205-2526  Event Info
Home Buyer Class Free! By Team Troy Real Estate
October 9
6:00 - 8:00 PM 
Caliber Home Loans - Bothell

Free event. Troy Real Estate Group and Cody Touchette with Caliber Home Loans come together to teach this free home buyer class. Say goodbye to your landlord!

Whether you've bought a home in the past or looking to for the first time. You'll learn about the current home buying process from start to finish, loan and financing options, down payment options, and what you need to know about the current real estate market. Plus bonus ways to save money in the process. Snacks and refreshments provided! Call 206-504-3660 for questions. RSVP here. Bring a friend and they'll see you there!

UW Bothell Seeks Vendors For Upcoming Fair
October 10
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cascadia College, Mobius Hall   

The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) at the University of Washington Bothell is having a Diverse Supplier Fair. They are currently looking for businesses who would like to have a table/booth at the event. This event provides the opportunity for businesses to meet purchasers at the University. Participate in this outreach event and meet UW decision makers from across campus! This opportunity will give you a chance to showcase your company's goods & services to their campus departments and programs, and it will provide a forum for networking and interacting with potential clients. Registration here is required. 
Spine Institute Northwest Holds 2018 Fall Open House 
October 17
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Spine Institute Northwest / Regenerative Aesthetics & Lasers NW


You're invited to the Spine Institute Northwest's Fall Open House event! Specializing in Regenerative Medicine and Aesthetic Laser services for skin & body, join them to explore the latest treatment solutions for regenerative health and beauty.

Open House event will include:

-Raffle Prizes
-Live demonstrations  
-Exclusive Open House specials - lowest pricing of the year!
-Meet their staff!
-Drinks/refreshments
-Introducing their newest service: truSculpt 3D, a non-invasive fat reduction and skin tightening procedure!

First 50 guests to arrive will receive gift bags at the door!  RSVP on their Facebook event page link or give them a call at 253-888-4206.  They can't wait to see you!  More Information

Partner With UWB Students & Faculty


University of Washington Bothell students can work with your organization to complete new and ongoing projects as part of their community-based learning.  
 
Want a new mobile app or product designed, but don't have the capacity? Have a big event, vision, or physical space that you want to develop? Submit an RFP to work with student groups in UW Bothell's Business Consulting and Interactive Media Design courses this fall!