RENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; E-VENT & INFORMATION WEEKLY

Great information about events happening around town!

RENTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
E-VENT & INFORMATION WEEKLY
PRESENTED BY: MARCIE MAXWELL, WINDERMERE REALTOR

UPCOMING EVENTS
You are invited to attend the following events for member businesses in Renton. For more information, call 425-226-4560.

Verizon Wireless at The Landing, 800 Park Ave N., Ste. 104A, Renton
Friday, March 14, 4:00 pm, Ribbon Cutting

**COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR**
The Renton Chamber of Commerce is currently compiling a Calendar of Community Events for Chamber members. This list will to be published in the 2008-2009 Chamber Business Directory, Pocket Calendar, Renton Visitor’s Guide and will also be featured on the Chamber website.
There are many wonderful events happening in our great City that deserve publicity; however, due to limited space, the Chamber cannot include all events. Please keep this in mind as we try to accommodate as many requests as possible.
Please note the following guidelines for submitting your events:
1. Must be 30 words or less (may be edited)
2. Text & photos are welcome
3. Event name, date, time and location
4. Cost of admission (if applicable)
5. Event contact information
6. Exciting features that help advertise the event
Event information should be sent to natasha@GoRenton.com

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Gold Sponsor: Full Throttle Xtreme Sports Bar & Restaurant
Thursday, February 21, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
3701 East Valley Rd, Renton
Network and enjoy free hors d’oeuvres.
To register and for more information visit www.GoRenton.com

NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Gold Sponsor: Gencare at the Lodge at Eagle Ridge
Friday, February 29, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
1600 South Eagle Ridge Dr, Renton
Join us for an interesting presentation by Maurice Brooks of Brooks Institute of Hypnosis, who will teach a simple hypnotic technique to reduce stress in the workplace. Maurice is a clinical hypnotherapist, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, talk radio show host and CEO and founder of the Brooks Institute of Hypnosis in downtown Renton.
To register and for more information visit www.GoRenton.com

**Register Now**
2008 STATE OF THE CITY’S ECONOMY
Presenting Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy
Speaker Sponsor: Ticor Title & Escrow
Platinum Sponsor: First Savings Bank Northwest
Silver Sponsor: McLendon Hardware and IKEA
Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Holiday Inn Select, One S. Grady Way, Renton
This annual event will feature Renton Mayor Denis Law who will address members of the Renton business community. Topics include new development and annexation of the Cascade/Benson Community and other various issues pertaining to the city. Get the information you need to know as a Renton business owner or employee during this informative luncheon meeting.

To register and for more information visit www.GoRenton.com

**NOMINATE NOW!**
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Business Excellence Awards. Once again, we have made the nomination process even easier by allowing you to submit your nominations online. To get started visit www.GoRenton.com and click on the “Business Excellence Awards” link, located on the homepage in the upper right corner. Deadline for nominations is March 23.

The Business Excellence Awards Banquet, held this year on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008, will publicly recognize some of the outstanding businesses and organizations that contribute to Renton’s image as a great place to work and do business. Submit your nomination today, and give a deserving business the opportunity to be recognized. For more information contact Kellie Jordan or call 425-226-4560.

Shooting Star Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy
Gold Star Sponsors: First Savings Bank Northwest , Merrill Carlson & Co., The Business Report
Silver Star Sponsors: McLendon Hardware, The Renton Printery and Wal-Mart
Program Sponsor: Cat’s Eye Group Photography Sponsor: Morningstar Photography
Video Sponsor: Puget Sound Access

CALENDAR
Click on the above link to view our monthly pull-out calendar.

GOT A SPECIAL EVENT OR NEWS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?
Submit to natasha@GoRenton.com to be featured in our Member News section of next month’s newsletter. Deadline is March 15.

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