Friday, May 09, 2008
Annual Gala Auction - Presenting Sponsor Aegis Living; Sponsors Puget Sound Energy, Hallmark Realty and Frontier Bank
Location: The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

This year’s Annual Gala Auction will take place on Friday, May 9th at The Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington. An evening of fun, fine food, spirits and big bids! Each year, the Chamber partners with a community organization, reinvesting thousands of dollars in the arts, education and human services. Our partner this year is the Kirkland Fire Department and benevolent fund and equipment needs. Dress attire, Black Tie Optional. This is a prepaid event. Please contact the Chamber office with your payment request.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Business Networking Luncheon
NW University's Graduate & Prof. Studies Bldg. - 6710 108th Avenue NE
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Business Networking Luncheon is held every second Tuesday of the month at the Northwest University’s Graduate & Professional Studies Bldg (accross from the Houghton Starbucks) from 11:15-1pm.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Juanita Business District Meeting - Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy
Massage Envy - 11620 97th Lane NE
8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM

The quarterly Juanita Business District Coffee Meeting will be held at Massage Envy. Both chamber members and non-members are welcome.

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Business After Hours - Hosted by Lotus Spa
Location: Lotus Spa - 268 Central Way
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Business After Hours are a fun lively way to do business while getting to know more about the host’s business. This month’s host is Lotus Spa in Downtown Kirkland. Come join the fun!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Membership Luncheon - Sponsored by Kirkland Lodge at Lakeside
The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point (Olympic Terrace)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Topic: Making your Business Newsworthy

This month´s luncheon will feature George Erb, Editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal; Arlene Bryant, Eastside Editor of the Seattle Times; Jordan Lindstrom, Editor of the Kirkland Courier Reporter and Joe Kennedy, Publisher and Editor of Eastside Business.

It is the Chamber’s policy to bill for reservations made but not kept or cancelled 24 hours in advance of the luncheon as reservations require us to place a non-refundable catering guarantee.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
CANCELLED - Business Connections/Small Business Workshop
Lake Washington Technical College, 11605 132nd Avenue NE, Rm E-144 Next To Cafeteria
7:30am - 9:00am

This meeting has been cancelled. Our next scheduled Business Connections/Small Business Workship is Tuesday, June 24.

As usual, our networking portion will take place prior to the workshop. You will have an opportunity to give a 1 to 2 minute presentation about yourself and your business, hand out business cards and flyers to all in attendance, and socialize prior to and after the meeting.

Thursday, May 29, 2008
Postponed - Houghton/Carillon Point Business District Meeting-Sponsored by Puget Sound Energy
Location: Omega Financial, 10827 NE 68th, Suite 200
8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM

The quarterly Houghton/Carillon Point Business District Coffee Meeting update will take place at Omega Financial. Both members and non-members are welcome.