 April 17 - The Story of Tech Startup LiquidPlanner
Join us on Friday, April 17 to hear the story of LiquidPlanner the first and only online project management software to incorporate ranged estimates and statistical probability to deliver schedules that can be trusted.
Watching some of the smartest people in the industry struggle with managing process and projects led two former senior managers at Expedia.com, both experienced technologists, to the realization that dramatically better tools were needed to address today's project realities. Within the eye of that brainstorm, the idea for LiquidPlanner was born. LiquidPlanner has come a long way since its inception in 2006 and was recently named finalist in the category 'breakthough startup of the year' at the 2009 WTIA Industry Achievement Awards.
LiquidPlanner also received a vote of confidence from our local Bellingham Angels who are amongst the financial supporters of LiquidPlanner.
We are pleased to have Bruce Henry recently Director of Rocket Science at LiquidPlanner and now advisor share his 'war stories' and lessons learned for this tech startup. Bruce will talk about the team, learning about sales and consultants, the pricing decisions made, and the features that were built for each step, all in the context of LiquidPlanner's evolving vision for the product. Details >>
This will be a popular meeting so please register today to reserve a seat and lunch.
Date and Time: Friday, April 17 from 12:00 - 1:15 PM.
We encourage you to show up early (11:30AM) to network.
Location: DIS Building, 1315 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA
Cost: Members $10, Non-Members $15. Lunch included.
Register online at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63098.
You can also RSVP and pay at the door.
We thank our Speaker Series Sponsor Fibercloud.
 TAG launches Whatcom Technology Directory: nwtechdirectory.org
The Technology Alliance Group (TAG) recently launched an online comprehensive directory of technology businesses in Whatcom County. The Technology Business Directory, the only one of its kind in Northwest Washington now contains information about 600 businesses in a variety of technology sectors including information technology, equipment and instrumentation manufacturing, and professional, scientific and technical services such as engineering and architectural services.
Company listings in the directory are free. Technology businesses have the ability to manage their information directly through the nwtechdirectory.com website.
The Whatcom Technology Directory was funded by the Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham.
Thank you to VAULTechnology, CCG Inc, and OpenAccess Network Services -all local technology based businesses - for their assistance in the development of the directory.
Read more here>>
'Keeping Local Business Strong' Work shop Series
'Marketing your business in Challenging Times' on Thursday, April 16
This is the second of six free monthly sessions designed to help you keep your business strong and healthy in this difficult economy. Based on feedback from attendees at the March workshop the topic for April and May's sessions will be Marketing.
On April 16 we start with 'Marketing 101' which includes a presentation on the basics of marketing such as situational review, and competitive advantage by Tom Dorr of the Center for Economic Vitality. The workshop will also feature a presentation by Michelle Long of Sustainable Connections on community based social marketing. We encourage you to bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A at the end.
May's workshop will continue on the marketing theme with a presentation on tactical marketing strategies by local marketing expert Jason Lee of Flir Creative. Jason will be joined by a couple of business owners who will share their marketing strategy and experience with different marketing vehicles.
8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. April 16 at the Mount Baker Theatre's Walton Room.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP for the April 16 session to Tara Sundin, City of Bellingham Planning and Community Development, 778-8300 or tsundin@cob.org
The series is sponsored by the City of Bellingham, Sustainable Connections, Center for Economic Vitality (formerly SBDC), the Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington, Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council and the Downtown Bellingham Partnership
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April 8 - .Net User Group Meeting on ASP.NET MVC
On April 8, Jonathan Carter of Microsoft will be presenting on the just released ASP.NET MVC Framework. Jonathan is the technical evangelist for Visual Studio and the .NET Framework at Microsoft Corporation. He specializes in web development and data programmability. His background is in software architecture and design for government organizations and ISVs.
In this presentation we will take a look at what ASP.NET MVC is and discuss why it was created. You'll see how to develop a custom MVC application as well as how to write unite tests against it. Most importantly, you'll learn whether or not ASP.NET MVC is right for you or your company.
Pizza is sponsored by Logos Bible Software.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2009. 6:00 PM.
Where: St. Luke Health Education Center.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP: www.bellinghamdotnet.org/rsvp.aspx
 Washington's Innovation Summit 2009, on April 9
Washington Technology Center // Washington's Innovation Summit 2009 brings together innovators and thought leaders driving industry development in sustainable energy, innovative materials & manufacturing, urban sustainability, and healthy ecosystems with keynote addresses by Brenda Metropolit, director of sustainability initiatives, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, Gifford Pinchot, co-founder and president emeritus, Bainbridge Graduate Institute, The Honorable Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator for the State of Washington, and Thomas E. Plimpton, vice chairman, PACCAR.
April 9, 2009, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue; 206.685.1920;
$230 regular rate after 3/6/09. Reception Only, $45; watechcenter.org/summit.
The summit features presentations by Bellingham-based companies: Andgar Corporation and Ryzex. TAG will participate with an exhibit and we encourage you to volunteer to help man the booth. TAG members qualifies for a discount. Please contact Anna for details and carpool opportunities from Bellingham.
April 16 - Are you a local business looking to create a presence on the Internet?
Join the team from Tatango, this year's Startup Business of the Year winner, for a crash course seminar in what you should be doing for your business on the web. Whether you are looking to attract new customers, retain current customers or build brand equity, this seminar will provide you with all of the tools needed to do this online. The team from Tatango will be outlining a step-by-step process taking you through everything from Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, E-mail and Text Messaging.
Tatango in less than a year has leveraged social media to become one of the hottest text messaging internet startups, with nationwide reach and hundreds of thousands of loyal users. Join them for a three hour seminar to learn exactly what your business should be doing online.
You'll walk away with step by step instructions on what you need to do today to enhance your business presence online. Space is limited and registration is required. Class takes place April 16, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m at Room2Think, downtown Bellingham. Cost: $50
For more details and to register >>
Sustainable Connections' Spring Conference on April 17, 2009
The Spring Business Conference and Green Building Conference are joining forces to bring you -- The Future of Business: Green Jobs and Sustainable Industries for the 21st Century. “We’re experiencing fundamental shifts in the cultural, economic and environmental landscape; studies show these changes aren’t likely to reverse anytime soon. Learn what changing consumer attitudes, the current economic turmoil, and a new administration mean to your business.” If you’re interested in some of the fast growing “green jobs” segments from energy efficiency to renewables to green building services this day should be educational and inspirational. Speakers include regionally and nationally recognized experts and a newly added session on Energy Independence features a panel of local innovators.
Admission is $149 for the whole day including lunch.
Where: Whatcom Community College, Syre Student Center
Planning to attend the TAG meeting on April 17 but don't want to miss the Spring Conference?
If you are interested in attending both the Future of Business and TAG's monthly luncheon you can take advantage of a special reduced rate ($119) which includes the morning session and afternoon session at the Future of Business Conference. Contact Anna for carpool opportunities from downtown to Whatcom Community College.
Morning and afternoon sessions: $119 (choose “TAG member rate“)
For more details and to sign up >>
Linuxfest Northwest April 25-26, Bellingham, WA
Please join TAG in attending the biggest technology conference in Northwest WA in the last weekend of April. Linuxfest Northwest (LFNW) hosted by Bellingham Technical College attracts about 800 people annually from all over the Pacific Northwest. It is always a fun and interesting event for anybody interested in software technology and open-source technology in particular.
As always some of the top names in technology in the world will be there. There is something for everyone including a variety of seminars that run throughout the day and exhibits from technology companies and hobbyists.
For young folks there will be robots, a model rocket exhibit and conceptual programming.
All linuxfest activities are free. Delicious lunch prepared by the BTC culinary program will be available for purchase.
For a detailed schedule please visit linuxfestnw.org.
Do you have ideas for TAG programs? Want to get more involved? Please contact us.
TAG, Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington
1315 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-4220
Contact: Anna Ehnmark
Thank you to our funding partners:
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